Rudy strikes a chord with a wide range of voters who are hungry for a powerhouse tough guy leader. (And are horrified by GWB's "islam is a religion of peace and love BS).
I think that's his greatest strength. And that's why none of the moral criticisms will stick.
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Well, let's look at Rudy's words:
Mr. Giuliani instead praised the New York City's choir of religious voices, and he lauded the imam's message of tolerance and moderation.
"What means something is how we're connected as children of the same God," he said. "What means something is the fact that we're all human beings, and we have to get along together, work together. Your religion teaches that."
Have you missed the numerous times Giuliani has referred to Islam as a great religion that has been "hijacked" or the references to "fringe Islamic radicals". After his GOP convention speech Giuliani was criticized for parroting the same mealymouthed rhetoric about Islam that the current administration is known for. If you're looking for straight talk about Islam you're not going to get it from Giuliani.