This past week Rudy Giuliani experienced intense criticism for taking a fairly moderate position on abortion. The former mayor of New York City, best known for his leadership following the 9-11 attacks, declared his support for a woman's right to choose, although he supported the ban on partial birth abortions upheld this past year by the Supreme Court. Giuliani also opposes federal tax dollars for abortion, and claims that Roe V. Wade being overturned would not be a bad thing. This of course has put him at serious qualms with the majority of the GOP who holds to a dominate pro-life position within the party.
This week also saw the death of one of the far-right's most vocal members the Reverend Jerry Falwall. Also this week, another leader of the far-right, James Dobson blasted Giuliani for his position on abortion. Apparently, Dobson appears to be supporting Newt Gingrich's run for the presidency as the only true conservative. Dobson also blasted Giulian's private life and recent marraiges claiming he does not appear remorseful for the divorce with his second wife.
Hopefully conservatives will be able to examine things in its rightful perspective as we approach election time. The GOP needs to stop relying on the outdated positions of the far-right, and examine for oursevles the issues that really matter to the American people. Just because Giuliani decided not to go on Dobson's radio show and cry for ten minutes, does not mean he is sorry for his divorce.
Regardless , the GOP is the party of better ideas that truly matter to the common people. But if we rely on voices like Dobson's, and formerly Falwell's, our ability to relate to the American people will be lost as the public will turn to figures like Hillary and Barack for the leadership they desire.
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I agree that conservatives need to look at things differently. The conservatives as a faction, has grown out-dated, dogmatic, and almost tyrannical in their opinions and their zeal to enforce these opinions and ideals.
I still would support Newt over Rudy, though, at this point.
I hate it when people do what Dobson did...that is, if someone doesn't appear to have a certain opinion of something, then they *must* have the complete opposite opinion...that sort of outlook keeps people from realizing that there are DEGREES of any opinion or emotion, so while Juliani may have not been bawling in front of cameras, he may have still been upset, internally. Besides, who cares whether or not he cares that he went through a divorce? How does that affect his ability to manage the law? In fact, if he had visibly fallen into major depression, it would most certainly have impacted his ability to do his job. Gah!
Oh, and do you plan to make all of your posts über political? That's no fun, I want to read about your summer!
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