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kpete

(71,901 posts)
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 07:44 AM Aug 2016

WAPO asks: Is Rudy Guliani okay?

FROM behind the firewall, WAPO:

Is Rudy Guliani okay?

WE ARE a little worried about Rudy Giuliani, the Republican former mayor of New York. Is “America’s mayor” okay?

During his 15-minute speech at the GOP convention last month in Cleveland, it was notable that when he said Donald Trump loves “all people, from the top to the bottom,” Mr. Giuliani animatedly gestured toward his knees as he said “top,” and above his head as he said “bottom.” Also, why did he say that he and his wife, Judith, have been friends with Mr. Trump for 30 years, though he met his wife in 1999, only 17 years ago?

Also — we’re noting this purely out of concern — during his speech he often licked his lips, indicating dry mouth, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, can be a symptom of nerve damage, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. At the end of his address, beads of sweat were visible on his pate — did that not suggest heart disease?

Mr. Giuliani is just 72, but he seemed slightly stooped as he walked to the lectern, where his wide stance made us wonder if he’s unsteady on his feet. Then there was his slurred diction, as when he referred to “jushtified” police shootings and Syrian “refyoongees.” More evidence of a stroke?



http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/8/24/1563627/-Washington-Post-editorial-board-has-fun-with-America-s-Mayor

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brer cat

(24,402 posts)
8. very well played.
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 08:33 AM
Aug 2016

They had me for a moment when I first started reading it. I think it is going to sting!

liberal N proud

(60,302 posts)
3. It took them a month to realize that he didn't know the top from the bottom
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 07:56 AM
Aug 2016

And other strange things about his speeches.

Good to see they are finally calling out these things.

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
5. I'm sure Rudy's grateful for the 'concern.'
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 08:09 AM
Aug 2016

Maybe that guy who said Hillary would be dead in a year should have his medical status examined as well.

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