BRISTOL, N.H. - Presidential hopeful Fred Thompson said Friday that New York City isn't a model for the rest of the country and that Rudy Giuliani should stop basing his stances on his time as that city's mayor.
Gun rights is a key issue among libertarian-leaning primary voters in New Hampshire.
"(Giuliani) simply supported just about every gun control legislation that came down the pike. I just disagree with him on that," Thompson said. "I saw he was at bill signing ceremonies with (New York Sen.) Chuck Schumer and President Clinton and others for gun control legislation over the years."
Thompson also said the Democrats would do everything they could to end gun rights.
"They were against gun rights for a long time and they paid for it at the polls," he said. "I don't think Americans think taking guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens makes for a safer America"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071123/ap_on_el_pr/thompson_giuliani;_ylt=Aun0EHpInHzsn2mQnBNj1J6s0NUE
2007-11-23 10:14:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, I don't agree with his synopsis.
Rudy has been a proponent of tougher laws regarding gun purchases and made efforts to see illegal gun use meets with the strictest punishment under law.
I support his efforts. Legitimate and responsible gun owners can easily abide by the stricter laws and should support government efforts to keep guns out of reach of criminals.
However, that said, Rudy has nonetheless promised to appoint originalists and textualists to the Supreme Court who would stand behind the 2nd, as opposed to justices that would support the liberal social agenda.
I believe Rudy and also, that this is one area that though it has been brought up repeatedly, bears no reality in truth.
2007-11-23 10:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by wider scope 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
While I certainly wouldn't classify Giuliani as a friend of the NRA.. I don't think that he is an actual enemy.... There are many that are far worse than he is.. tho none among the Republican candidates. Personally I'd like to see Duncan Hunter up with the front runners... it would make for a better race, with more real choice.
2007-11-23 11:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes Rudy is just another run of the mill CFR minion.
He is neither Repub or Dem
2007-11-23 11:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by whirling W dervish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like guns and don't want any restrictions placed on them. Any politician that tries to pass legislation or sponsors legislation that restricts gun ownership, in my opinion, should be shot.
In fact, I think the Democratic party needs to change its stance on guns.
2007-11-23 10:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by cyberfizzle 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Rudy is a bit too liberal for my taste. So I do agree with Fred Thompson.
2007-11-23 10:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Check out the video of Giuliani at the NRA - he doesn't seem to know the 2nd amendment. Good thing he was saved by the phonecall from his "wife"
http://www.undergroundpolitics.com/index.php/2008_u.s._presidential_elections/giuliani_answering_phone_at_nra.html
2007-11-23 10:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by freedom first 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I agree.
Don't forget, Giuliani use to be a Democrat.
2007-11-23 10:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Give guns to every New Yorker from 150th and Amsterdam north.
2007-11-23 10:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, Rudys a liberal at heart.
2007-11-23 10:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't trust either of them. But Gouhlli is more a weasel than Fred. I tire of hearing about 9.11. I don't think Fred has much of a clue either. Good luck.
2007-11-23 10:30:57 · answer #10 · answered by planksheer 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋