[IslandJeff]

Since this isn't exactly PC Central Station, one doesn't piss off a New York Italian Catholic and expect policy to be directed at "The Religion of Peace". IMHO, Rudy sees the Middle East as a poorly-organized gang of backward Holland Tunnel Squeegie Men funded by the Saudis.

Which, morally, would be an improvement. The only other Repub making national security a centerpiece is, arguably, Tancredo. Hunter's campaign isn't getting any exposure, as much as I like that guy, too. Play the hand we're dealt. We're bigger men, and, more importantly, Citizens of the Republic.

[Mr. Silverback]

Play the hand we're dealt. We're bigger men, and, more importantly, Citizens of the Republic.

With all due respect, I wish the mayor's supporters would be big enough to stop using this fallacious argument. It is simply not true that he's the only one who is strong on this issue, and one reason we haven't heard much debate about it on the GOP side is precisely because all of them want to remain on offense.

Is Rudy the best on this issue? Perhaps. Is he the only viable candidate who has the will and toughness to smack down the jihadis? No, not even close.