Comments on: Giuliani: Nathan did not want police protection

By: Russ c

Russ c — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:22:22 +0000

Rudy wants to scare us into giving him imperial power. History is full of such examples.He has the make up of a dictator.

By: Little Miss Sarcasm, Calcutta, OH

Little Miss Sarcasm, Calcutta, OH — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:16:50 +0000

Ken of Suitland MD, you are absolutely right. Go on, you neo-cons, continue to defend Guliani's adulteries. No one notices that you speak out of both sides of your mouth when it comes to your Republican "family values."

By: Jo, ATL GA

Jo, ATL GA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:58:05 +0000

Luis, Jersey City, NJ

Are you related to Rudy? Is he not a divider? You must be dreaming.

the country is polarized. It will always be. GOP has had their president for 7 going 8 years. Enough.

Personally, I don't have a problem having my Clinton years back. Life was good for Dems.

So all the GOP go vote and all the Dems go vote let's see who really has more votes.

By: Bill, Manhattan

Bill, Manhattan — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:51:18 +0000

Maybe Rudy should dress up in drag again and kiss Donald Trump as he did a few years ago. Then, if Hilary runs, we will have two "women" in the race!

By: DeLiRon, Virginia Beach, VA

DeLiRon, Virginia Beach, VA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:35:37 +0000

FINALLY!!!!! The 9-11 fog around Rudy has lifted... This charlatan took 9-11 and the poor souls who perished, were hurt and lost loved ones and proceeded to run with it for his own inflated ego... He should be ashamed of himself... The fact that the only thing he talked about was "9-11" or scaring the American people into thinking we needed him to protect us shows that he thought we were stupid enough to not notice he did not prevent "9-11", instead he took advantage of the fear we had after that horrible day... Shame on you Mr. Giuliani...

By: eleni102

eleni102 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:24:04 +0000

this is to john karston...maybe you've cheated but many haven't including me.

By: Joe, Boston, MA

Joe, Boston, MA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:56:24 +0000

Amanda from Orlando Fl...First Clinton did not use taxpayer's money to protect his mistress....second, the last I looked Bill Clinton is not running for President. Can we finally put his stupid oval office thing behind us all?

Jay in RI...I saw the interview and wondered the SAME EXACT THING. I never heard before that Giuliani was "trapped" in one of the buildings on 9/11 with Kerik. I think that is not true and I hope the reporters will look into that comment he made yesterday. Of course Russert did not follow up with questioning him on it.

By: Ivan, Chicago, Illinois

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:55:02 +0000

Drip by Drip the reasons that Giuliani is unfit for the Presidency is coming out.

By: elliott in NC

elliott in NC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:53:00 +0000

Rudy is a low-life.....he's not presidential material...uh,oops! I guess if you measure him by the Slick Willie Clinton yardstick he actually IS presidential material. Wow.

By: patrick geraghty new market md 21774

patrick geraghty new market md 21774 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:38:49 +0000

hes was and is an adulter.also hes so openly deep in corruption its laughable he even thought he could explain away his past and current character flaws.never has there been a more transparent elitest phoney.

By: Steve, Lyons, CO

Steve, Lyons, CO — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:25:04 +0000

"This should be the new Republican motto,"I don't make many mistakes, but when I make them they're big ones". " They don't make many mistakes? B.S. That's all they've been doing. Sorry your party is turning criminal.

By: Truthteller, Pensacola, FL

Truthteller, Pensacola, FL — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:53:44 +0000

Based on everyone's comments, could it be that Americans are FINALLY waking up to the TRUTH about Rudolph "Sleeziani"? Let's face it people, he is as unqualified to be President as "W" the warmonger.

By: spinstopper

spinstopper — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:52:02 +0000

Rudy successfully managed the 8th largest economy in the world.

By: Ken, Suitland MD

Ken, Suitland MD — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:43:03 +0000

Ahh, the hypocritical right-wing chimes in. Which of you, Chris, Amanda, Rafael, gleefully supported the impeachment proceedings against Clinton? But you are now outraged that people are questioning the character of a republican for infidelity??!! Give me a break.

Unspeakable acts? You mindless hypocrites better look at who you've been voting for during the past 8-10 years for federal office, then take a look at what our fine military personnel have to go through over there in Iraq, how some have died, how some have been maimed....and then talk to me about unspeakable acts.

We are multiple election cycles into this mess, there is much evidence and information out there about the odious nature in which this country has been lead, and yet people still support and vote for the party who tarnishes us with these policies.

Thoughtful people, please vote intelligently this Nov. Please vote to stop our bretheren on the right from leading us back into the middle ages.

By: Angel, College Park, MD

Angel, College Park, MD — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:42:58 +0000

Guiliani has no morals. Granted, his cheating on his previous two wives should be a personal matter, but it does speak to his character and his values; ditto the fact that his own children have basically disavowed him; as does the fact that he allowed taxpayer funds to be used as part of his adulterous activities (paying for police protection, etc.) What is his true and "honest" position on abortion, gay rights, immigration and foreign policy? Does ANYONE (including him) even know this? I will never understand the love affair some Americans seem to be having or want to have with this creature. And why they would even THINK to want to make him President?

Oh, and Amanda from Orlando, FL – no one is holding Bill Clinton to the same standard because (wait for it...) HE'S NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!!

By: Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:24:47 +0000

Rudy Giuliani is once again showing he is a despicable person. He is not worthy of the office of President due to his scabrous character. The man is nothing more than a charlatan trying to score on his 9/11 connection. His machiavellian machinations will not work this time.

By: David, Dallas Tx

David, Dallas Tx — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:17:26 +0000

He has faced charges in recent days that he sought to cover up Nathan's taxpayer-funded security expenses by shifting them to obscure city agencies. He has said that allegation, first reported in the Politico, is inaccurate, and that all expenses were ultimately paid by the New York Police Department. That the expenses were ultimately paid by the NYPD in no way changes that they were routed through other departments to cloud the paper trail. It also ignores the fact that taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for Giuliani's affairs. He could have told the cops, "no" and hired private security. That would've been the second-most appropriate thing to do. The most appropriate thing, of course, would have been to not cheat on his wife.

By: Rafael Richmond VA

Rafael Richmond VA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:02:57 +0000

Fianlly someone with common sence Amanda from Orlando thank you! Can someone please explain to me what is up with the outrage and Giuliani having an affair? People look outside your door and see it is common practice today. It dose not mean is right but it is reality! At least he didn't lie about it like someone I know did in the Oval office. People please find something better to do than to critize people for their personal life. Everyone in this site has made sins before...

By: Amanda Orlando, FL

Amanda Orlando, FL — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:36:06 +0000

Will someone please explain to me why no one is holding Bill Clinton to the same standard? Did he not do unspeakable things to an intern in the oval office of all places? How many women have come forward and claimed they had a piece of Bill while he was still very much married? Don't get me wrong, I've forgiven Bill for all that and I know that he did great things as president regardless. He's doing great things now, regardless. We've all moved on, he's moved on, Hilary's moved on. So why are we all so outraged that Giuliani was involved with another woman when his marriage was already coming to an end? He didn't hide her under his desk or anything. I don't get it. Why all the outrage?

By: Lucem ferre LeVan, Thorndale Pennsylvania

Lucem ferre LeVan, Thorndale Pennsylvania — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:30:20 +0000

Other than self-righteous and hypocritical Republicans, who cares what Bill Clinton did. Most Progressive Democrats do not care about the personal life of their neighbors, their politicians or in some cases even their pastors because most Progressive Democrats prefer everyone get out of their personal lives. But those dang-blasted morally superior fanatical Republicans just can't get enough of this stuff. If you want to blame someone for Guillianni's fall, blame him for having the affair, blame him for hurting his wife and children, blame him for flaunting his mistress, blame him for using taxpayer money to "protect" his mistress and blame the Christian Right becuase had they not tried to destroy Clinton and the rest of the "immoral" country for being human, the Mayor would be having the time of his life and no one would care. Get out of my house, my bedroom, my music, my movies and my life Republican trash collectors. Oh, and have a nice day.

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:11:22 +0000

Excuses for irreparable conduct and coverup by Giuliani just doesn't cut it. And further, Giuliani thinks that if he is president this would be "atonement". There is a place for people like Giuliani and it ain't the White House. Giuliani got away with corruption at the State level and believes he should be allowed to continue on at the highest National level, I don't think so.

By: Robert NYC & Miami

Robert NYC & Miami — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:45:22 +0000

My question is, When is Donna Hanover, his ex-wife gonna speak?

I can't wait for that!

By: Richard, St. Paul, MN

Richard, St. Paul, MN — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:44:23 +0000

Rudy looks more and more like Dr. Strangelove as time goes by....

By: Oliver, Jersey City, NJ

Oliver, Jersey City, NJ — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:37:24 +0000

I don't expect CNN to post this comment because, like the other post I made, it was in favor of Rudy, and that too was omitted. But that's ok, a copy has been sent and moderated by the Associated Press on their story of how these forums are "censored to lean toward a certain political framework" according to an imformant at CNN's New York offices. But I'll say again, Rudy is by far the best candidate for 2008. Enough of the Bush-Clinton regimes.

By: AJ, IL

AJ, IL — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:34:32 +0000

I saw this interview with Giuliani on MEET THE PRESS. Overall, I think he did well except on the security detail for his then-not-known girlfriend, Nathan. We know that Giuliani's personal life is a shamble when you are talking about the presidency of the US. Using taxpayer money to shield his mistress, sounds to much like Bill Clinton infidelities from the 1990s.

By: Tom, New York, NY

Tom, New York, NY — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:24:15 +0000

Hopefully the rest of the country will continue to learn what New Yorkers know about Guiliani... he is a slimeball only interested in power and money... not people and politics...so he is only in this race for one thing... power for himself and his cronies.....

By: John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA

John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:22:34 +0000

I really do not have an opionin on Rudy as of yet, but let me say this. I think everyone here who posted comments about his infadelty, are'nt you calling the kettle black. Most adults that I know have cheated for many reasons. Just because they cheat, does that really mean a person can not be President? REALLY AMERICA, GET OVER YOUR SELF.....sometimes, we as americans, as a group, can act like a freaking 19 year old.....

By: jeff david - new york, new york

jeff david - new york, new york — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:03:05 +0000

unbelievable. how this guy has gotten so far is beyond belief. a total slimeball. always takes credit for everything (ever see him say "we"?) and this hero thing on 9/11? give me a break, he was just doing his job – what a mayor should do. and has anybody noticed what a weird, fake smile he has. (nobody, absolutely nobody smiles like that). basically, before 9/11, he was a total loser to most new yorkers (like myself). and that's the reality of it (another word, like the use of "very, very" he tosses around). rg, please crawl back in your cave.

By: Alan, Gilbert, Arizona

Alan, Gilbert, Arizona — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:00:28 +0000

Right on, Russert! Until Giuliani can sincerely reply to that question, "it was morally wrong for me to have an extramarital affair, and outrageous that a government agency reporting to me spent taxpayer money to support and protect it" he should be rightly assessed as duplicitious.

By: J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA

J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:56:22 +0000

Rudy Giuliani, is indeed a pathological lier. Rudy proved it again on Meet the Press with Tim Russert. Any time before Giuliani answers a question, just observe his face and his eyes. Giuliani is still lying about his life, his family, his extra marital affairs, his business dealings and about Bernard Kerik.
Concerning the gimmick of Mafia-targeting prosecutor, Rudy prosecuted some Mofia members to protect competing Mafia Bosses, the Untouchables. This gimmick also created the artificial security threat and the need to publicly fund the security of Giuliani's extra-marital affairs with tax payers or publicly-funded money.
The way Rudy Giuliani dismissed most important and most difficult questions asked by Tim Russert BY A LAUGH. And now, WE REPUBLICAN VOTERS, will deprive Giuliani the Republican nomination.
Rudy Giuliani you have nothing PRESIDENTIAL.
Amen.

By: Chris, Middletown, CT

Chris, Middletown, CT — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:49:21 +0000

Do we really want a Libertarian anywhere near the White House? (no) As far as a cheater...we had one for 8 years...and the country didn't fall apart....now...the actual policy question we need to ask – do we want a social liberal and fiscal conservative in the white house...answer is yes....and who is the ONLY one running – Giuliani (don't take marital or child rearing advice from him...thats not his forte) He will make an excellent next president.

By: therealist

therealist — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:48:40 +0000

Giuliani vs. Clinton: The battle of the sleazes. America has fallen to an all time new low..

By: Jay, RI

Jay, RI — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:35:06 +0000

Giuliani also stated in yesterday's interview that he was stuck in one of the buildings on 9/11. Is that true? I never heard that before.

Anyone know? I hope if it's not true reporters are looking into to this.

By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:19:11 +0000

The concerns that I have with Giuliani aren't immediately his cheating on previous wives or having questionable reporting of the hours the NYPD did guarding him where ever he went. My first concern is that he moved so slowly to upgrade and move around his police and fire departments prior to September 2001. If the first attack on the World Trade Center didn't happen, then I wouldn't have a problem with putting the central command center there; but there was an attack on the World Trade Center. Why would you put a place like that in a target?

A second set of concerns are about how well he worked with City Council and how willing he would be to comprimise with a Congress that has more oversite responsibilities as well as the powers to toss him in jail. I don't know that his comments and actions truly speak to working with a Congress that is from the other party.

By: Richard, St. Paul, MN

Richard, St. Paul, MN — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:59:31 +0000

Rudy's such a snake oil salesman. I just can't believe a word he says anymore.

By: Bubba, Swainsboro GA

Bubba, Swainsboro GA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:36:45 +0000

What if there were TWO presidential hypothetical mistresses? Could he stretch the Secret Service protection that far? This could boost the sagging economy by creating new jobs for both presidential mistresses and extra agents hired to watch them.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:36:26 +0000

I 100% agree!If people dont know who Ron Paul is and what he stands for they owe it to themselves and their family to "google" Ron Paul and learn the facts.

By: From The North

From The North — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:18:11 +0000

How truly sad that the incompentent, disingenuous, doltish, Caesarism style of leadership that Bush has displayed during two terms in office has belittled leadership qualities to the point where Americans would actually consider the likes of Giuliani, Romney, Thompson, Paul, or any Republican Candidate for President!

Giuliani admitting he has made mistakes is apparently seen as an admirable quality now! Thanks Mr. Bush.

God Help Us All!

By: Howard, NY

Howard, NY — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:10:50 +0000

Giuliani's personal baggage might be a good thing if it distracts everyone from his foreign policy philosophy. One of his top foreign policy advisors is Norman Podhoretz, who is hellbent for war with Iran. A Giuliani presidency might make Bush look competent.

By: Juan Stumofu, Baltimore, MD

Juan Stumofu, Baltimore, MD — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:01:33 +0000

Rudy, you've become an embarassment. You cheat on your wife while Mayor (flashback to a President who did the same thing in the Oval Office) and somehow, by SHEER COINCIDENCE, the costs associated with providing your mistress security end up buried in obscure city agency budgets. And why, if not even your family knew you were committing adultery, did Judy need security??

When you first entered the race I thought I could support you. No more.

By: Tonya, Burlington, North Carolina

Tonya, Burlington, North Carolina — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:56:50 +0000

I have no issue with his declaration that he will not reveal his client list. After all, that likely would fall under some interpretation of the "attorney-client" privelege. HOWEVER, his arrogance in having an affair IN FULL VIEW of the media and his then-wife is inexcusable and a character trait that he will no doubt carry over to the White House. That is specifically the "who-cares-what-you-think-I-am-the-President-and-can-do-what-I-want". It's excercising bad judgement on a colossal scale. Pay attention, America. The best predictor of future behavior is someone's past choices. I don't care that he's had three wives; I care that he had the GALL to carry it out in the full light of day and expect his constituents to 'overlook' his fooling around on "company time". Keep in mind, we only know a hint of the connections between Giuliani, the MOB, and the government officials like Kerik who put GREED before the Badge. We have other less scandal prone candidates. No way would this guy get my vote.

By: John Starnes Tampa Florida

John Starnes Tampa Florida — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:40:40 +0000

Taxpayer-funded protection of his mistress is hardly an issue compared to his catatrosphic decisions as mayor of New York to ignore strident requests he upgrade the police and firefighters' radio and communications network after the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center revealed their antiquated natures, and that he not locate his Command Center at the Twin Towers complex. History shows the tragic results and why both the NYC firefighters and police organizations have released letters speaking for their memberships blasting him for those extremely poor decisions. And he wants to run and "protect" America?

By: JFK, PHX, AZ

JFK, PHX, AZ — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:25:02 +0000

While I commend his 'honesty', I do not think he has what it takes to make major decisions on the Presidential level. I believe he managed 9/11 differently than we were all be led to believe. To locate the NY Emergency Response Center in the Twin Towers after the 1993 bombing was a fatal error that led to more confusion and possible deaths on 9/11. That was a no-brainer Rudy!

By: WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio

WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:22:16 +0000

Well Rudy shows you where he is coming from.
He will use the full wealth and power of the US to protect his friends, at the expense of the rest of us. That sure makes him a Bush clone.

By: JB Boston MA

JB Boston MA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:14:28 +0000

I saw this interview, and, overall, I think he did well. Other than the timeline issue of having security when no one knew she was his girlfriend (Russert made this accusation), he sounded, dare I say, Presidential.

He admitted "MISTAKES". We have all wanted a Pres to admit they aren't perfect for many years now. But, ultimately, I still have the impression he is slimy.

I am excited to see Romney next week!

By: Kim, Dallas, TX

Kim, Dallas, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:13:57 +0000

NO THANK YOU TO THIS CANDIDATE! We need someone in office we can trust with our money. They take enough of it as it is.

By: TC Orlando, FL

TC Orlando, FL — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:13:07 +0000

I don't hate the guy and there are defintitely worse people (what can be worse than the moron we have now) but I think he's just too slimy. A typical politician. After 8 years of pure slime, we need a change. Granted they are all slimy or else they wouldn't be politicians, it's to what degree, and this guy is way up there.

By: jon, houtson, TX

jon, houtson, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:07:31 +0000

Giuliani and partners client list.
Yeah I bet you won't release it you crook.
He represents clients like CENTRA from Spain, the company that will operate the NAFTA super highway toll roads that are being built with our taxes, and members of the elite of QATAR who are known contacts, payors, and harbingers of Bin Ladena dn Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

This country so does not want another neocon. If he gets the nomination it is as good as the GOP throwing in the towel.
Too bad our democracy is rigged.

By: Joe, Wake Forest NC

Joe, Wake Forest NC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:52:53 +0000

Is this Rudy’s “Howard Dean Moment”? Admitting that you make few mistakes but big ones is not going to get you any votes. He should stick to his talking points… I mean talking point (9-11) and that’s it.

By: Betty Webster NY

Betty Webster NY — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:43:46 +0000

And if he became president would his 'big' mistake lead to world war 3?