Posted on 05/03/2007 10:33:31 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued
I think Rudy Giuliani will be a superb president. There are many reasons I support Mayor Giuliani's candidacy – his leadership after September 11th, his turning around of New York City and his fight against crime – but what I most admire is his record of fiscal conservatism.
As Mayor, Rudy Giuliani cut taxes 23 times while turning a $2.3 billion dollar deficit into a $2.9 billion surplus. He saved taxpayers more than $11 billion by controlling the projected growth of city-funded spending, and he created a smaller, more efficient government by cutting the number of full-time city-funded jobs by nearly 20%, excluding cops on the street and teachers in the classroom.
When Americans choose their next president they need a proven leader who can get things done. Rudy Giuliani is that leader. Like I mentioned in a recent op-ed I wrote, Rudy Giuliani is not afraid of trying to do big things. He successfully tackled the welfare mess in New York City, even before the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. By the time he was through, welfare rolls had been cut nearly 60%. It's clear Rudy Giuliani is not afraid to pursue major structural changes, even in the face of the conventional wisdom and an entrenched status quo political establishment.
Moreover, Rudy Giuliani realizes no issue is more important to our nation's security than winning the terrorists war on us. He is the man to keep our country on offense, not defense.
(Excerpt) Read more at redstate.com ...
Along with "Only Rudy can beat Hillary", this is another false direction.
Our greatest threat is not from foreign terrorists. They cannot defeat this nation.
This nation's biggest threat is our own people, especially those in governement who take away liberty to provide safety.
We have to concentrate on candidates who are concerned about personal libery and free enterprise. when we have those, no terrorist can conquer us.
Right you are.
Some people just take politics personal.
Hooded.
Keep smiling - you seem to be a very happy person.
No - really - you’re quite pleasant.
I’m as happy as can be. These kind of threads are now the exception here, rather than the rule. Big smile on my face.
Glad to hear - must be that new Colostomy Bag - I remember you telling us how much that improves your day.
Yuk Yuk...
Having an opinion that doesn’t meet with the manager of FR.
Considering the site is paid for by the posters it’s rather unethical, but there you have it.
Putin and you, perfect together. Purge the opposition!
Do you think folks who frequent your local restaurant have the right to trash it, because they’re customers?
“Openness to liberal views is hardly a virtue.”
There’s a difference between openness to supporting a public official and openness to liberal views. Not the same thing.
And while I am not committed to Giuliani, he has achieved conservative results as Mayor and U.S. Attorney. That can’t be denied.
The use of the word “purge” is dishonest.
Sure it can, and has been thousands of times on FR.
Where have you been, on a desert island?
That is not an honest answer.
It was a mass exodus and some of the rudest ones decided to show their true colors. Here’s the famous thread.
Will FR embrace socialism to make way for Rudy Giuliani as a Republican presidential candidate?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1821435/posts
Another dishonest answer. Why do you have to lie? If you grieve over the process, take it up with JimRob. And if you’re unhappy here, there’s now a new website we can recommend. So deal with whatever it is inside causing all that turmoil and stop lying.
Why don’t you stop with the personal attacks and try to support whichever candidate you like in the race?
There’s plenty of rudy supporters still on FR, but the rude ones have been smoked, and if you keep this garbage up you’ll probably get booted as well. So, settle down and discuss issues. If you can’t, why not just leave right now, you’re so unhappy with Free Republic.
Jim, I have a question about Free Republic.
There used to be a blurb that said something like, “NO Profanity, NO racism, NO personal attacks” or something like that, right there below the posting screen. I don’t see it any more. Has there been a change in policy?
Considering how far left NYC was and is, that Rudy accomplished some conservative results is no surprise.
Are they enough to qualify him as POTUS, considering most of his liberal views, stances, and actions? Not even close.
Ping to read later. My employer has blocked redstate.com. Hmmm.
However, the part posted said the same thing as Steve Forbes’ LAST opinion editorial telling us Rudy was the right man. Don’t know if it’s exactly the same words, but when you have to repeat your own endorsement editorial every few weeks it’s not a good sign.
Oh gosh Mr. Kevmo - you sure told me.
Gosh - I better fall in line - do you have a brown shirt I can borrow?
Hey Skippy - read my posts - I discuss issues - and with the exception of McCain - I have never EVER had a harsh word for any GOP candidate.
NEVER
And the 2008 Election is not life or death for me - I promise you.
Ok tough guy?
Please: NO profanity, NO personal attacks, NO racism or violence in posts.
Right below the "Word Wrap: ON" button.
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