$9.11 Giuliani Fundraiser

**Ironduke** · 09-26-2007, 06:16 AM

I have to agree, whoever thought this up did so in extremely poor taste:

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Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani has been criticised over a fundraising party at which participants are being urged to donate $9.11.

The International Association of Fire Fighters accuses him of exploiting the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.

Mr Giuliani rose to national prominence as New York's mayor on 9/11.

The Giuliani campaign says it did not plan the event, which is due to take place on Wednesday evening in California at the home of a supporter.

Nevertheless, the firefighters association said the stated theme of the fundraiser - "$9.11 for Rudy" was in poor taste.

"It is nothing short of disrespectful to the legacy of the thousands of civilians and 343 brave firefighters who died at Ground Zero," said Harold Schaitberger, IAFF president.

Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd described the fundraiser's theme as "unconscionable, shameless and sickening."

Responsibility

A Giuliani campaign spokesman said the idea was selected without the campaign's knowledge.

But the host of the party, Abraham Soefer, also said the theme was not his responsibility, and referred other questions to Mr Giuliani's campaign team, the Associated Press reports.

The event is one of several Giuliani house party fundraisers across the US on Wednesday.

Mr Giuliani is seen as one of the frontrunners in the race for the Republican nomination.

But the BBC's Justin Webb, in Washington, says that Mr Giuliani's appeal as the man who led New York through the terrorist attacks is occasionally over-emphasised in his campaign.

This fundraiser looks like a big blunder, our correspondent adds.

BBC NEWS | Americas | Anger at Giuliani 9/11 fundraiser

dalem · 09-26-2007, 16:57 PM

Seems like a pretty tasteless idea to me, whoever dreamed it up.

-dale

Dwarven Pirate · 09-26-2007, 18:25 PM

I suspect this will cause flames here, but to be honest I find it natural and healthy that some people are beginning to relax (or is it rebel against) the rigid view that everything to do with the World Trade Centers is sacrosanct. Different people do have longer or shorter times to mourn, of course. But to make the memory of the event sacred I think is neither rational nor productive.

**Ironduke** · 09-26-2007, 18:29 PM

I've had the feeling for awhile now that Giuliani has exploited 9/11 for political gain. Not outrageously, but exploited it nonetheless. I don't believe the fact that he was mayor of New York during two terrorist attacks makes him more experienced that other candidates in fighting terrorism, as he's claimed. I find no evidence to suggest that he's been "fighting terrorism for over two decades", as he also asserts. I also don't buy his assertion that he's experienced in foreign relations due to his tenure as NYC mayor. The fact that the UN is located there doesn't give one foreign policy experience.

Debbie · 09-26-2007, 22:14 PM

See, this is what happens when you let common sense take a back seat.

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09-26-2007, 16:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
dalem Lord High Hullabalooster *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-23-04 Location: Columbia Heights, MN Posts: 8,325 Country:	Seems like a pretty tasteless idea to me, whoever dreamed it up. -dale

09-26-2007, 18:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dwarven Pirate Contributor Join Date: 08-20-07 Posts: 325	I suspect this will cause flames here, but to be honest I find it natural and healthy that some people are beginning to relax (or is it rebel against) the rigid view that everything to do with the World Trade Centers is sacrosanct. Different people do have longer or shorter times to mourn, of course. But to make the memory of the event sacred I think is neither rational nor productive.

09-26-2007, 18:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ironduke Burgomaster Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 6,802 Country:	I've had the feeling for awhile now that Giuliani has exploited 9/11 for political gain. Not outrageously, but exploited it nonetheless. I don't believe the fact that he was mayor of New York during two terrorist attacks makes him more experienced that other candidates in fighting terrorism, as he's claimed. I find no evidence to suggest that he's been "fighting terrorism for over two decades", as he also asserts. I also don't buy his assertion that he's experienced in foreign relations due to his tenure as NYC mayor. The fact that the UN is located there doesn't give one foreign policy experience.

09-26-2007, 22:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Debbie WAB Cautioner of Poo *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-20-06 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,469 Country:	See, this is what happens when you let common sense take a back seat.

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