Posted on 02/14/2007 9:22:08 PM PST by PhiKapMom
HotAir has a must see video of Rudy Giuliani talking about the senselessness of non-binding resolutions and what's wrong with Washington from the Mayor's appearance on Lary King Live. In case you haven't seen him make this case in the last few days, this is must see viewing:
http://hotair.com/archives/2007/02/14/video-rudy-on-non-binding-resolutions/?s=video
Transcript:
GIULIANI: I mean, you can look at the practical and common sense conclusion on that anyway you want. But there's something more important than that. We have a right of free speech in this country and we elect people to make decisions. Here's what I would prefer to see them do, though, if you ask me what's my view on that. The nonbinding resolution thing gets me more than are you for it or against it. I have tremendous respect for the people who feel that we either made a mistake going to war, who voted against the war, who now have come to the conclusion, changed their minds, they have every right to that, that it's wrong, you should, in a dynamic situation, keep questioning. What I don't like is the idea of a nonbinding resolution.
KING: Because?
GIULIANI: Because there's no decision.
KING: But it's a statement.
GIULIANI: Yes, but that's what you do. That's what Tim Russert does and that's what Rush Limbaugh does. That's what you guys do, you make comments. We pay them to make decisions, not just to make comments. We pay them to decide. The United States Congress does declarations, the war…
KING: So if you feel that way, withhold funds and that's the way you feel?
GIULIANI: The ones I think have a better understanding of what their responsibility is and are willing to take a risk are the ones who are saying we've got to hold back the funds, we've got to vote against the war or we're for the war. And maybe it's because I ran a government and I tend to be a decisive person. I like decisions. And I think one of the things wrong with Washington is they don't want to make tough decisions anymore. Nonbinding resolution about Iraq, no decision on immigration, no decision on Social Security reform, no decision on what to do about energy independence, no decision. You know why that happens? Because it's unpopular.
If McCain wins, I may not vote R.
Yes.
That's why the Supreme Court is so important.
Good evening, Jim.
Your tagline is suitable for framing.
Work comes early!
I learned my lesson with Perot...anyone who has read any of my posts on the subject, know I despise John McCain. If, God forbid, he's the nominee.....I will vote for him. Nothing scares me more than a Hildebeast or any of her ilk having Presidential power.
If the Republican party writes off the pro life, pro liberty, pro gun planks, well, let's just say it will lose a great deal of respect, and I'm predicting a great deal of support. I can just about guarantee you that Free Republic will become much more anti RINO, anti liberal, anti big government than it's ever been. If we are left with no conservative leadership and no conservative majority to worry about maintaining, then I think it'll be open season on all RINOs from the top down and there will be a complete overhaul in the works.
Yeah, but your posts sound panicked, as if somehow the black helicopters are going to force a nominee on you. Liberty is competition, which by definition includes the genuine possibility of losing. If I didn't know better, I would read your posts to mean you demand a guaranteed win for the candidate of your choice, which is antithetical to our system.
But dont most the RINO's come from liberal districts anyhow? How would conservatives get rid of these people?
Look, that's my assessment. He is more than capable of debating his position all by himself.
This is a forum and I can answer-don't panic.
Can she do any more ILLEGAL junk for the once burned Hasidim? NOPE!
Not only is N.Y. state in play, with Rudy, but so is Pa., N.J. Ct., and Ohio. Lots of states in the South are also impressed by him. Ca. is absolutely in play and that makes it very much harder and costly for a Dem to just concentrate on a few places.
She is programed, doesn't do well without a script; even with a script, for that matter. OTOH, Rudy does very well with or without a script and he;s used to DAILY press conferences, with a VERY hostile press corps.
Who do you think, amongst the known GOP candidates could do better?
But I hope and pray we don't go with the liberal superstar. I'd like to think we're smarter and more capable than that... and that we learn from recent mistakes. Hello Arnie.
Hi nopardons.
>>>>>When conservatives argue so forcefully for this liberal bilge water, you've got to wonder when did some members of FR make a left turn into la la land.
Conservative BUMP!
You got that right. And that's why we should be determined to keep an abortionist, Roe vs Wade supporting, Ruth Bader Ginsberg admirer out of the White House.
Agree. It will be a great debate.
I disagree with your view of Giuliani, having gotten to know him over many years. I also think the "blasting" and "hammering" people over the head goes entirely the other way. But like many debates on FR, this one will be resolved and we will be on the same side in the battle for America's future.
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