Among Firefighters in New York, Giuliani Is Both Hailed And Hated

Source: New York Times

Among Firefighters in New York, Giuliani Is Both Hailed and Hated
By MICHAEL WILSON
Published: June 17, 2007

“I think they assume that we all love him,” said Robert Keys, 48, a battalion chief and 25-year department veteran, referring to people outside New York. “He wound up with this ‘America’s Mayor’ image. Those of us who had to deal with him before and after 9/11 don’t share that same sentiment.”

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On the campaign trail, Mr. Giuliani frequently invokes the Sept. 11 heroism of “my firefighters,” as he often calls them, as emblematic of American patriotism and resolve. But some firefighters have begun organizing efforts to dispel the notion that they are in his corner.

The International Association of Fire Fighters, an umbrella union based in Washington, spoke out against Mr. Giuliani in March. The group is also preparing a short DVD outlining its grievances that it plans to send to fire departments across the country. Meanwhile, a small group of Sept. 11 family members and firefighters has been protesting outside many of Mr. Giuliani’s campaign appearances.

One of those protesters, Deputy Chief Jim Riches, who lost his firefighter son that day, said Mr. Giuliani did nothing on Sept. 11 to warrant hero status. “He’s making a million dollars a month with his speeches,” said Chief Riches, 55. “It’s blood money.”


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It seems this year that, long before there seems to be any official mudslinging, candidates of both parties are being called into question for their pasts. Giuliani is getting it for his affairs, his "humorous" crossdressing and his stance as "America's mayor." And Michael Moore, certainly no Republican, is calling Hillary Clinton on the carpet in his movie Sicko for taking huge campaign contributions from Big Pharma.

I think the big question will be, will these two - and the other candidates - ever answer the charges levied against them, or will they keep ignoring them?

...you'll notice it's mostly hated.)

Yes it is. Rudy is getting rich and is actually considered Presidential material by many.....all on the backs and blood of the victims of 9/11. What a man! :grr: He did nothing any other public servant would have done in the same situation (many would have done a LOT better) but being the self-promoting egomaniac he is Rudy is riding that wave of blood all the way to the top of the list of Rethuglican Presidential hopefuls. What a guy! :mad:

I hope the NYPD and NYFD are successful in enlightening the American public about the true nature of Mr.Giuliani. Scum. Pure and simple.

"Among Firefighters in New York, Giuliani Is Both Hailed And Hated"

It is clear he is mostly hated by the firefighters.