We need to talk about Rudy. Honestly, I wish we didn’t, at least not under these lurid and frankly gross circumstances. Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney to ex-president Trump, is in the spotlight again, this time as the defendant in a sexual assault, sexual harassment and wage theft
"Giuliani, through a spokesperson, “unequivocally” denies the allegations, adding “Mayor Giuliani's lifetime of public service speaks for itself and he will pursue all available remedies and counterclaims.""
As if Guiliani's "lifetime of public service" automatically excludes him from also being an abuser.
That's like saying, "He can't possibly be a pedophile, he's a priest!"
I appreciate your analysis and, also, that you addressed it without the likely true sexual grossness. It's "follow the money" time. Seeing Giuliani on Borat was plenty.
That is such a vomit-inducing creepy picture. Makes me want to take a shower after just seeing that. Jay, you need to add a cute pic of Hudson at the end so I can get the other one out of my head.
There is something embedded within the psyche of those who are simultaneously desperate for power but also submerged in a sea of self-loathing and all manners of Freudian instability that fosters a resounding need to bleat their dastardly plans, posturing and promenading, supplicating for adulation while assuming twisted dominion over their targets, assigning them concurrent roles of master and servant, whipped together in fantastical perverse finger painting.
On the one hand, I am delighted about this most recent bombshell. On the other hand, I am deeply troubled that the civil process is being used while we still have not seen a criminal indictment. While criminal cases take time, the insidious creeping of fascism continues...
I find it appalling that among Giuliani's reasons for not having accepted bribes for pardons, he said he 'didn't need the money.' As if that's a defense. Plenty of people don't need money yet they commit all sorts of crimes and participate in all manner of corruption in order to obtain it. What he didn't say was even more appalling in my opinion. Nowhere does he say it would have violated his principles or personal integrity. In fact, no one in any of these corruption cases has ever said that to my knowledge. How sad, not to mention utterly disgusting, that our culture has stooped so low that integrity and principles aren't even a topic of discussion anymore.
The IRS should get some good pickin's from all of these people coming forward. It sounds like Rudy did not pay taxes on the bribe money, nor did Trump. I wonder how many other politicians should be investigated for their ties to corruption and non payment of monies they have gotten. Also, non-declaration of people giving out the bribes on their taxes too. Right on for women coming forward to tell their stories. Get money! Bleed these people dry. Less money for them to spend on their White Supremacist activities.
I'm very much disliking so many of these comments that are suggesting that she 'should've known better' 'should've walked away' 'should've had more self-respect' 'she was greedy--it was all about the money' ETC. I'm going to say this again: She was already a victim of an abusive partner. She was already conditioned to be submissive. She was already gaslighted, victimized, and Rudy saw this, knew that he could manipulate her, and as his subordinate, she did as she was instructed. Stop blaming her for not having the backbone to walk away. Look at her now, finally finding the courage (after E. Jean Carroll) to go after the man who sexually abused/harassed/manipulated her. I hope she sues his b**ls off. Stop victim blaming, it's disgusting.
Thanks for your concise analysis. I tried to read the complaint and got bogged down after the first few paragraphs. At least we now have a better understanding of why Giuliani and Orange Jesus became such great buddies. They have a lot in common.
"Giuliani, through a spokesperson, “unequivocally” denies the allegations, adding “Mayor Giuliani's lifetime of public service speaks for itself and he will pursue all available remedies and counterclaims.""
As if Guiliani's "lifetime of public service" automatically excludes him from also being an abuser.
That's like saying, "He can't possibly be a pedophile, he's a priest!"
I appreciate your analysis and, also, that you addressed it without the likely true sexual grossness. It's "follow the money" time. Seeing Giuliani on Borat was plenty.
That is such a vomit-inducing creepy picture. Makes me want to take a shower after just seeing that. Jay, you need to add a cute pic of Hudson at the end so I can get the other one out of my head.
There is something embedded within the psyche of those who are simultaneously desperate for power but also submerged in a sea of self-loathing and all manners of Freudian instability that fosters a resounding need to bleat their dastardly plans, posturing and promenading, supplicating for adulation while assuming twisted dominion over their targets, assigning them concurrent roles of master and servant, whipped together in fantastical perverse finger painting.
And, also, just, blech.
On the one hand, I am delighted about this most recent bombshell. On the other hand, I am deeply troubled that the civil process is being used while we still have not seen a criminal indictment. While criminal cases take time, the insidious creeping of fascism continues...
I dunno, I'd say Giulliani's record of substituting his own racism and idiocy for known facts and basic logic does kind of speak for itself.
I find it appalling that among Giuliani's reasons for not having accepted bribes for pardons, he said he 'didn't need the money.' As if that's a defense. Plenty of people don't need money yet they commit all sorts of crimes and participate in all manner of corruption in order to obtain it. What he didn't say was even more appalling in my opinion. Nowhere does he say it would have violated his principles or personal integrity. In fact, no one in any of these corruption cases has ever said that to my knowledge. How sad, not to mention utterly disgusting, that our culture has stooped so low that integrity and principles aren't even a topic of discussion anymore.
The IRS should get some good pickin's from all of these people coming forward. It sounds like Rudy did not pay taxes on the bribe money, nor did Trump. I wonder how many other politicians should be investigated for their ties to corruption and non payment of monies they have gotten. Also, non-declaration of people giving out the bribes on their taxes too. Right on for women coming forward to tell their stories. Get money! Bleed these people dry. Less money for them to spend on their White Supremacist activities.
Lev Parnas immediately tweeted out his eagerness to get involved.
https://twitter.com/levparnas/status/1658221843096928256
The Trump orbit never ceases to amaze me with their depravity.
Excellent analysis as always! I do wonder if the folks at Four Seasons Total Landscaping, might step in and help out an old employee, I mean pal.
As usual, I am grateful for your insightful analysis. And these claims seem absolutely and sadly on brand for Giuliani.
One thing puzzles me: a salary of $1 million a year (+ expenses + pro bono representation)?
I'm very much disliking so many of these comments that are suggesting that she 'should've known better' 'should've walked away' 'should've had more self-respect' 'she was greedy--it was all about the money' ETC. I'm going to say this again: She was already a victim of an abusive partner. She was already conditioned to be submissive. She was already gaslighted, victimized, and Rudy saw this, knew that he could manipulate her, and as his subordinate, she did as she was instructed. Stop blaming her for not having the backbone to walk away. Look at her now, finally finding the courage (after E. Jean Carroll) to go after the man who sexually abused/harassed/manipulated her. I hope she sues his b**ls off. Stop victim blaming, it's disgusting.
It's a shame these people aren't going to the FBI and Jack smiths team with this info.
Thanks for your concise analysis. I tried to read the complaint and got bogged down after the first few paragraphs. At least we now have a better understanding of why Giuliani and Orange Jesus became such great buddies. They have a lot in common.
This might be a good time for Rudy to file bankruptcy.