Giuliani’s Dozen: Help or Hype?
It sounds good but like most commitments or campaign promises reality is a President is not a King. A President cannot simply say this is what will be done and it happens. To be fair, all candidates will at some point make similar announcements. It is just part of the game. Now it is the public’s responsibility to test the candidates on such statements rather than nod in agreement or sneer in opposition.
This latest press release by Rudy Giuliani’s camp may indicate he is feeling pressure via the polls and his campaign’s exposure in the media or lack of same. What would have made this an historic proclamation by a candidate is if Rudy had addressed how he would actually get this done or what obstacles he sees in pursuing this grand plan.
Like ‘5. I will impose accountability on Washington.’ How many times have we heard that one? Currently the Democratic majority has claimed victory on draining the swamp (Pelosi) yet the ethics legislation requiring an outside entity to oversee compliance with ethics is suffocating in committee. The bill itself is a joke. The independent status of the ethics body will be entirely under the control of Congress. So, Rudy, how would your effort achieve any more success? Be specific. And offering tax breaks to solve health care issues is totally lame. That is not the problem. The mechanisms that drive the economics of health care is the problem. You get the idea, right?
Stanford Matthews
MoreWhat.com
06-12-2007
Rudy Giuliani Unveils Twelve Commitments to the American People
During a speech at the Old Bedford Town Hall in New Hampshire today, Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced Twelve Commitments to the American people, a bold vision aimed at moving America forward through change and reform, overcoming new challenges and increasing accountability in Washington.
Rudy’s Twelve Commitments are based on the principles of giving people more freedom, more power, and more responsibility over their own lives, while protecting our nation, strengthening our economy, and improving the quality of life.
“I believe America solves its problems best from strength, not weakness, and from optimism, not pessimism,” Giuliani said. “My Twelve Commitments are a promise to this generation and generations to come that we will keep the American dream alive. I believe it’s the kind of leadership and common sense accountability the American people need in Washington.”
Mayor Giuliani will travel the country this summer to detail each of his Twelve Commitments.
The Twelve Commitments:
1. I will keep America on offense in the Terrorists’ War on Us.
2. I will end illegal immigration, secure our borders, and identify every non-citizen in our nation.
3. I will restore fiscal discipline and cut wasteful Washington spending.
4. I will cut taxes and reform the tax code.
5. I will impose accountability on Washington.
6. I will lead America towards energy independence.
7. I will give Americans more control over, and access to, healthcare with affordable and portable free-market solutions.
8. I will increase adoptions, decrease abortions, and protect the quality of life for our children.
9. I will reform the legal system and appoint strict constructionist judges.
10. I will ensure that every community in America is prepared for terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
11. I will provide access to a quality education to every child in America by giving real school choice to parents.
12. I will expand America’s involvement in the global economy and strengthen our reputation around the world.