2007-11-09 03:38:50 · 9 answers · asked by Ktcyan 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As in the case of Rudy Guiliani
2007-11-09 03:39:12 · update #1
I'll give the same answer Giuliani gives: 9/11...9/11...and, um, 9/11.
I tend to agree with Chris Rock on the Giuliani issue: “He’s great – in a crisis. But in real life Giuliani’s kinda like a pit bull. He’s great when you have a burglar, but if you don’t, he just might eat your kids.” That statement might be a bit unfair. I happen to know some very nice pit bulls.
2007-11-09 09:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, a mayor would not be qualified to be President. However, New York City which has a huge population and a huge budget is an exception to that rule. Mayor of New York is a huge position and tremendous experience. However, Giuliani is someone unsuited for the job in many many other ways too numerous to mention. Bloomberg, I truly could see as President, though I don't think he'll run.
2007-11-09 03:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by David S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being mayor is great training, as he managed a government (unlike any Senator running). New York City has more residents than 30 states, therefore it is similar to running a large state government.
Anyone that has lived in NYC and remembers the mess Guiliani inherited from Dinkins, will tell you he did a great job overall.
2007-11-09 04:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by patrick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
experience in a powerful position plus a mayor does more than a president. A president has about 20 advisors on EVERY little thing and often make the decisions for the president. CIA do some work George W Bush doesn't even know about
2007-11-09 03:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by GSH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easily. This is an executive position. It is a natural preparation for President. Being a Senator, however does not qualify someone for President, as this is not an executive position. Being the mayor of a major city for many years is certainly a better qualifyer than being the wife of a politician for many years.
2007-11-09 03:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by SithLord 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being mayor has little to do with qualifications as President, unfortunately. Our election system is seriously in need of an overhaul, and that starts, inmyhumbleopinion, with an electorate that is far, far better informed of the issues than we are now - and that's not about to happen with the corporate powers-that-be.
They have little interest in having large numbers of informed voters who rightfully should limit their powers, both economic and political.
Capitalism is out of control, and the poor election system we have now is a symptom that will have enduring effects not just here, but internationally, as well.
2007-11-09 04:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by plenum222 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being mayor (a prominent political figure because of 9/11) isn't the only criteria.
There must be political backing and funding and other issues that come into play.
I only wish it was that simple!
2007-11-09 03:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It disquilifies him no more than being a governor....in the history of the US not one president has been elected that had any experience as a president
2007-11-09 03:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point. I don't like him anyway. He rewards mediocrity and his term as mayor of NY seems like a lie or a manipulation.
2007-11-09 03:45:10 · answer #9 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋