To clarify: You have several things on that post. To me, the worst by far is Rudy's apparent participation in the "gay pride" -- meaning, gay-activist -- breakfast, especially one commemorating the Stonewall Rebellion, a 1969 riot that took place in NYC!
Do any other FReepers have any input on this very unfortunate point? Did Rudy back out of the event? Criticize it? Repent of his participation?
In the interests of full disclosure, though. I must tell you that I have not committed to any candidate as yet. I hope that as Republicans, we are adult enough to move beyond the Rudy-bot name calling, and will debate the candidates honestly.
For example: there is the "Judge appointment" canard that is doing the rounds. The Mayor in NYC is required to choose from candidates that are nominated by a nominating board or committee. This committee is run by Democrats. Can Rudy change the composition of the committee? He did, although admittedly, it remained heavily partisan.
However, in fairness to Rudy, one must point out that city government in NYC is heavily Democrat. No surprise there. If anyone wants to get anything done in NYC, he/ she had better be prepared to play ball to an extent.
The fact remains that Rudy turned NYC around. Ask any FReeper that lives or lived in NYC before and after Rudy. He was a very successful and effective Mayor, despite the hysteria that we witness on FR everyday now.
Sorry for the long-winded post.