posted on October 13, 2001 05:05:40 PM new
Giuliani was sucker-punched.
If the prince truly wanted to make a charitable donation, he would have left the politics out of the gift. As Shosh said, it came across as a condition.
IMO, Rudy was right to reject the gift, on behalf of the victims and victims' families on that condition.
I don't think the attack was political to Guiliani as much as it was personal. He loves New York and is fiercly loyal to it.
How dare someone target his city, landmarks, creating havoc and fear, and kill thousands of people who live and/or work in his city.
That is why he took offense (rightly so) to the prince's remarks and rejected the gift.
posted on October 13, 2001 07:16:21 PM new
Understand this prince- a grandson of Abdul Azziz and a nephew of the present king owns a big chunk of Citicorp, also The Plaza Hotel in NYC. as well as being the 6th richest man in the world. Maybe he was covering his butt by working both sides. If Bin Laden and associates have their way, the heads of his family will roll. Ofcourse, he is in a position to settle in this country or any other.
buyhigh
posted on October 13, 2001 07:39:42 PM newdonnyI only got in because there was no contrary opinion, and I think there should always be one
I look forward to your posts in "The Sky Is Blue" thread
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani will be given an honorary knighthood for his leadership following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, British news reports said Saturday.
posted on October 13, 2001 10:12:10 PM new
Rudy was right.
You don't donate to any tragedy with qualifications or conditions -- either you donate out of the genuine spirit of your humanity and heartfelt concern, or you shouldn't.
The comments from the Saudi guy & his very evident attempt to dramatically link the murder of the WTC victims to the long-standing disputes between Israel & Palestine was boorish at least, and kind of disgusting at best.
posted on October 13, 2001 10:33:33 PM new
I saw the guy in interview, and also found out that he didn't make his comments about policy when offering the check but later held a press conference to do so. That blew any argument that his expressions were of hope for the future made to Guiliani, but were more likely issued under arab pressure. Guiliani said that it was after hearing of that that he decided to refuse the check, and I'd have done the same thing. The later comment about Jewish pressure cheapened the rich jerk even further.
posted on October 13, 2001 10:35:15 PM new
" "donny I only got in because there was no contrary opinion, and I think there should always be one"
I look forward to your posts in "The Sky Is Blue" thread"
Almost, but not quite...
"I only got in because there was no contrary opinion, and I think there should always be one, so if I have one, I give it."
I'm not going to go through the trouble of creating a contrary opinion for you, but if you start "The Sky Is Blue" thread, and I have one, I'll be generous.
