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mucifer

(23,371 posts)
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 10:12 PM Aug 2016

WE ARE a little worried about Rudy Giuliani, the Republican former mayor of New York.

During his 15-minute speech at the GOP convention last month in Cleveland, it was notable that when he said Donald Trump loves “all people, from the top to the bottom,” Mr. Giuliani animatedly gestured toward his knees as he said “top,” and above his head as he said “bottom.” Also, why did he say that he and his wife, Judith, have been friends with Mr. Trump for 30 years, though he met his wife in 1999, only 17 years ago?

Also — we’re noting this purely out of concern — during his speech he often licked his lips, indicating dry mouth, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, can be a symptom of nerve damage, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. At the end of his address, beads of sweat were visible on his pate — did that not suggest heart disease?

Mr. Giuliani is just 72, but he seemed slightly stooped as he walked to the lectern, where his wide stance made us wonder if he’s unsteady on his feet. Then there was his slurred diction, as when he referred to “jushtified” police shootings and Syrian “refyoongees.” More evidence of a stroke?


By Editorial Board August 24 at 5:26 PM

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/is-rudy-giuliani-okay/2016/08/24/4eb134f6-6a28-11e6-ba32-5a4bf5aad4fa_story.html?utm_term=.64d021fa6da8



OK I Seriously LOVE the Washington Post! They are doing an amazing job lately of going after trump and tearing apart the false crap the right wing is flinging at us.
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niyad

(112,424 posts)
1. well, that and the fact that no terrorist attacks took place under chimpy. amazing, since
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 10:15 PM
Aug 2016

the ghoul's entire popularity seems to consist of his being mayor of nyc during 9/11.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
7. Wow! Dear WaPo Editorial Board: G's bizarre ranting,
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 08:29 AM
Aug 2016

which is frequently crossing well beyond what are considered politically safe limits, seriously made me wonder too. Glad to know it's not just me. Just maybe this means he'll drop dead soon.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
8. someday America may have an emergency that requires stamina in their Leaders. We know Clinton
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 08:56 AM
Aug 2016

can stay alert for 12 hours of intense scrutiny. She recently did in front of congress over republicans email questions.

These Republicans have never demonstrated to Americans IN PUBLIC, they have enough mental stamina to do the same. I don't think any of these Republicans would last a week with a work schedule similar to Obama, Biden or Clinton.

mucifer

(23,371 posts)
9. I think some could. I think some democrats in congress are light weights and don't want to work
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 09:08 AM
Aug 2016

The point is they lie and lie until it sticks.

I am hope that Hillary can get out there the good her foundation does and contrast that with trump college. But, that lie that trump university is the same as The Clinton Foundation seems to be sticking for now anyway.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
10. Sticking with who?
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 09:13 AM
Aug 2016

Despite all the M$M yammering, there's no evidence the right wing slurs are hurting her. The next polls will reflect what's really going on.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
13. Clinton doesn't need to 'defend' the Clinton Foundation. It's a very successful charity, IRS info is
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 09:44 AM
Aug 2016

posted in public. Republicans can take 'their created lies' to court if they want. They will not.

I don't think Clinton should spend any time on this current 'distraction' by Republicans.

mucifer

(23,371 posts)
14. Yes she does. Who would have thought they would go after John Kerry's war record successfully?
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 09:48 AM
Aug 2016

The AP is considered by most people to be a reputable source. That wasn't an investigative piece by brietbart.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
15. Who would have thought a Republican who runs for President would call woman "Fat Pigs"?
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 10:29 AM
Aug 2016

The Foundation can run and defend its self. It's a huge 'global' Foundation that follows IRS charity laws. It will be around long after the original founders are gone.

One of the 99

(2,280 posts)
12. Rudy has become your old racist uncle who
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 09:39 AM
Aug 2016

gets drunk at Thanksgiving and starts spewing out crazy stuff.

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