Comments on: ‘08 has started: Rudy goes exploring

By: trainer

trainer — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:05:02 +0000

Exguru is right on the money…with the added fillup that Rudy is actively anti-2nd amendment.

That said, as a conservative I would probably vote for him for one single overriding reason.

He leads.

I complain constantly about the low quality of our political class, and the total lack of statesmanship in those we elect (it doesn’t help living in New Jersey). Sometimes just listing their names drives me crazy. If he can get past the primaries, he’s got a good chance. That’s a big if.

By: exguru

exguru — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:27:46 +0000

Ronald Reagan proved long ago that the Republican “party faithful” would welcome you if you could win. He was a long-time outspoken Democrat and a divorced man, besides. So that won’t stop Rudy.

What will stop him is his pro-abortion and toleration for same-sex marriage, i.e., his liberal viewpoints. Rudy was an extremely liberal Republican at one time, and elephants never forget.

A good spot for him might be Attorney General under the next president. I think he would enforce the laws.

By: Jane Whitson

Jane Whitson — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:43:53 +0000

After reading Rudy’s book on leadership several years ago, which I highly recommend, I knew he was the candidate I would most like to support if he ever ran for national office. He is the epitome of a real leader. And I support him enthusiastically.

By: ricpic

ricpic — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:15:51 +0000

Wow, is there anything more blinding than ego? Rudy is a dead herring west of the Hudson but his giant swelled head makes him oblivious to the obvious. And speaking of heads, the guy’s deeply physically unappealing as well. Go back to making another gazillion as an “advisor,” and give up on the pipe dream, Rudy.

By: Walter Guest

Walter Guest — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:40:20 +0000

I donít know Guiliani as well as I know Gingrich and Rumsfeld. If he is as smart as them and as good a debater then Iíll be for him.

McCain? He is one of the bravest men America has ever produced. I admire him greatly. But I donít think he would make a good president.

By: Bruce Wechsler

Bruce Wechsler — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:22:11 +0000

And of course, from a pure “politics as entertainment” angle, it’s hard not to root for a Hillary v Rudy matchup. But it will be hard to fully enjoy without knowing for sure she’d lose.

By: Bruce Wechsler

Bruce Wechsler — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:16:59 +0000

I’d likely vote for Rudy, though it was a bit unseemly and petty how he used to pick fights while NYC Mayor with those least capable of defending (e.g. street vendors).

ROger wrote that Rudy is “…not particularly bound by party and ideological cant (a Freeranger, in the new Pajamas parlance).”

So would Lieberman qualify in your mind to run as the Freerange VP runningmate? I’m interested if any of you think that could occur and if so what their chances would be.

By: syn

syn — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:05:26 +0000

Hillary has something Guiliani hasn’t Hollywood/Mainstream media in her pocket. Hillary won’t be out in front attacking any of the candidates that’s what her fiends Barbara Streisand and Katie Couric are for.

Roger, Hillary is a Socialist as are numerous rich and powerful people. That said, out of every dollar spent on entitlement programs (ie Socialism) only .12 cents ever actually reaches the poor the rest goes to Big Daddy guvment’s pocket.

Terrye
‘Most Americans support government assistance with some things. They do not want government breathing down their necks 24/7, but when they need it they damn well expect it to be there. Case in point:Katrina and/or rising healthcare costs”

Since people have different needs which “things” do most Americans expect from the guvment? How are these ‘things’ paid for and by whom? Are you paying the tab for all these “things” or do you believe they’re paid for by money grown on trees?

That said, in around about way you sound like a 16 yr old who wants mommy and daddy to take care of all your problems while you stay out all night partying. I guess I’m not like most Americans, I see the wisdom of Reagan’s Revolution.

Obviously since we have spent billions on Katrina but those areas demanding Big Daddy guvment take care of the problem are still in a mess. Case in point: Ground zero Mississippi, poorer than oil rich Louisiana, has done a far better job of rugged individual survivalism than has the Serfdom of the South.

If Americans are wealthy enough to spend $150.00 on a Bruce Springstein rock concert, $350 on a Madonna Pop show, $50 bucks a pop on game boys, endless money buying DVD/CD’s, cable TV, personal cell phones, etc, etc etc they appear to have enough money to pay for their own health care insurance. See, guvment assistance these days really means that a 16 year old expects Mommy and Daddy to give them all the goodies in life while having the luxury to party all night long.

Encouraging the unwashed masses to depend on lifelong Big Daddy guvment care is cruel and inhumane because all you are doing is creating a nation of hapless serfs incapable of caring for themselves. Case in point: Louisiana created a society of hapless serfs, Katrina brought that insanity out in the open for all to see.

By: exsubmariner

exsubmariner — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:40:41 +0000

Yipppiiieeeee, here’s to Rudy getting enought feedback that says go for it buddy. I haven’t officially worked for a campaign in decades, but would happily join his.

By: Terrye

Terrye — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:21:35 +0000

I like Rudy. I read somewhere that he is one of the members of the Iraq Survey Group that will be coming out. That might have some impact on his nomination in some circles. But over all I think people like him.

I don’t like Hillary or turst her. But I would not call her a socialist, unless you are prepared to call half the country socialist. Most Americans support government assistance with some things. They do not want government breathing down their necs 24/7, but when they need it they damn well expect it to be there. Case in point: Katrina and/or rising healthcare costs.