The Personal Is Political (Giuliani's propensity for the weird has GOP worried)

Newsday ^ | March 26, 2007 | Craig Gordon

[veronica]

You know what the latest smear against Rudy is?? That he will engage in some sort of world-wide financial manipulation, or other such evil provocation, possibly harmful to the US, in his mad lust for power. LOL!!!

This is the kind of kookery being pedaled.

[veronica]

It's not unusual, or at least wasn't, for some ethnic groups to marry within the clan. The very wealthy too, back in the day. Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt were cousins.

[Lx]

There's only one possible way I'd vote for Rudy and that is if Hillary! is running. Even then I'd have to think about it.

[airborne]

1993 was "back in the day"?

[airborne]

The last time it was Hillary versus Rudy, Rudy bailed.

[Little Ray]

Yup, but remember, he can beat Hillary!. p>

[Little Ray]

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt are supposed to be a recommendation or an excuse for Rudy?

[veronica]

Lesse now. John Edwards in an opportunist for running when his wife has cancer, but Rudy was a coward when he "bailed" due to cancer. Do I have that right??

[airborne]

John Edwards in an opportunist for running when his wife has cancer,...

Your words, not mine.

Rudy was a coward when he "bailed" due to cancer.

I never used the word "coward".

How interesting that you did.

[Lx]

He did have prostate cancer. Supposedly, (this is from his campaign) it was touch and go for a while. Normally I don't believe these things but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on cancer. So, that is the only thing I'll give him the benefit off, unlike things like the 3nd amendment.

[TommyDale]

"You know what the latest smear against Rudy is?? That he will engage in some sort of world-wide financial manipulation, or other such evil provocation, possibly harmful to the US, in his mad lust for power. LOL!!!"

"This is the kind of kookery being pedaled(sic)."

We don't have to peddle this, Rudy has already done a fine job on his own. His ties to foreign enemies like Hugo Chavez and "security" contracts with foreign governments will be closely examined in the coming months.

[veronica]

[airborne]

It was caught at "the early, early stages" (his words)

http://psa-rising.com/upfront/giuliani-dx2000apr27.htm

He had radioactive seed implanted in his prostate, and continued as Mayor, not feeling the need to step down..

It didn't stop him from doing much of anything else, except run against Hillary.

[noname07718]

What wild magical wet dream did you pull that statistic from? His unfavorables are that high?? Please quote your sources before spouting such stupid quasi statements.

[noname07718]

Like Teddy the swimmer??

[wagglebee]

Why didn't Rudy run last fall? Did he still have cancer then?

[airborne]

I wonder.

Is it irony that you compared Rudy to Teddy?

[NYC Republican]

Why didn't Rudy run last fall? Did he still have cancer then?

He would have been shellacked by Hillary in NY. Perhaps not 70-30, but at least 55-45. He didn't want to be embarrassed, as it would have ruined any chance he had at the '08 election.

[airborne]

I can't answer for Rudy.

I could guess, but I'll leave that for each person to decide for themselves.

[noname07718]

As has been made manifestly clear; the Church will waive any rule if the situation ($$) is OK. The Church flagrant violation and sell out on their own rules makes these rules meaningless.(Remember Teddy Kennedy?) The only things where the church teachings are theoretically non-negotiable are “ex Cathedra” rulings which are taken to be the voice of God.

Remember it used to be a mortal sin to eat meat on Fridays? I could go on a whole list of “remember when’s” but that would be too tedious. All I’m saying in most of the issues that every Rudy Basher offers to forward as a reason for his unsuitability are lame and not relevant. A more compelling argument would to promote your choice and not denigrate an opposing candidate. You should not have to advance the advocacy on the backs of an opponent. Your choice should be able to stand on his/her own merits to show their qualifications and electability.

Please don’t try to emulate the democrat party tactics of dragging people to make a weak candidate look better.