(ThyBlackMan.com) “Many of you have been in the room when the President has delivered speeches where he’s talked about his love for this country, or how the United States is a force for good in the world. In fact, it (the US) is the greatest force for good that the world has ever seen. I could sit here and cite many examples of remarks like that from him, both in this country and around the world. More generally, I can tell you that it’s sad to see when somebody who’s attained a certain level of public stature and even admiration tarnishes that legacy so thoroughly. And the truth is, I don’t take any joy or vindication or satisfaction from that. I think really – the only thing that I feel is… I feel sorry for Rudy Giuliani today.”
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest made that comment about former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Friday during his press briefing. I take no satisfaction from Mr. Giuliani’s verbal quagmire, either. I like him. I’ve long respected him. That’s why I’m so disappointed. I want/need Rudy to come back. Back to his senses.
At a private dinner held Wednesday night for 2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker (R) in NYC, Mr. Giuliani said this to those in attendance: “I do not believe, and I know this is a horrible thing to say, but I do not believe that the president loves America. He doesn’t love you. And he doesn’t love me. He wasn’t brought up the way you were brought up and I was brought up through love of this country.” Jinkies! Rudolph William Louis Giuliani, you know better. You’re a businessman – but your comments weren’t made in good faith or best business practices. You’re an attorney – but your comments were made entirely on opinion and conjecture, not on hard evidence. 
You’re a politician and contributor to the Fox News Channel – yet you failed to heed the hard lessons learned previously by your fellow Republican colleagues like Rand Paul, Mitt Romney, and President George Bush: live mics lead to spikes of ill will and bad press. Politicians – like physicians – are supposed to act and speak on the foundation of one singular phrase: “First, do no harm.” Mr. Giuliani, you not only harmed your own political reputation – but you also potentially harmed the political reputation of Wisconsin’s Governor simply because he was there. Think before you speak. Words matter.
Rudy’s out in the cold. Frostbitten by his own words.
How Mr. Rudy Giuliani came to be in this dark and desolate place is itself one of the biggest American political mysteries of the past 30 years or so. Politically speaking, he used to be a contender. But, alas – never has one elected leader in such a great place, with so much good will behind him done so little and fallen so flat. In my own not-so-humble opinion, being the Mayor of New York City is easily comparable to being the Governor of a large American state. Mr. Giuliani not only served NYC, he served NYC successfully. Although the tragic events of 9/11 occurred on his watch, Mr. Giuliani more than rose to the occasion. Globally, Rudy was seen as the man with a plan. In the months and years following September 11th, Mr. Giuliani was universally hailed as a hero. How Rudy didn’t become a Congressman or a Senator remains a marinated riddle wrapped inside of a chargrilled mystery, served piping hot with a side of paradox sauce.
The Honorable Rudy Giuliani had his eye on a much bigger prize. He wanted to be POTUS. There’s nothing at all wrong with that. This is America – where dreams come true. However, the phrase “failure to launch” best describes Mr. Giuliani’s unsuccessful presidential bid in 2008. Being a Vladimir Putin fan hasn’t helped Rudy, either.
That the once great and powerful Rudy Giuliani has been reduced to being a bastion of racially coded language and dog whistle politics is a travesty. That the legacy of the man affectionately known Rudy – who served as Mayor of the most culturally diverse mega-city on earth – is falling apart at the seams is a tragedy.
Rudy Giuliani used to be consistently sought out by President Bush, and rightfully so. Rudy is now deliberately ignored by President Obama. Also rightfully so.
Mr. Giuliani, do you like pie? I hope so, because having a Brooklyn-sized slice of humble pie is the only way out of this mess you’re in. Sincerely apologize to the President, to NYC, to the American people, and to yourself. Do that today! Don’t delay.
Fix this before the entire GOP gets dragged into your quicksand. Do what’s right.
Mr. Giuliani, you’re not a racist, a grumpy old man, or a loose cannon. Stop acting as if you are. Come back, Rudy. Back to higher ground.
Staff Writer; Arthur L. Jones, III
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