Liberally stupid

David Greenberg stands back in amazement while the media describes Giuliani as "a liberal Republican."

When Bush ran for president, his slippery slogan of "compassionate conservatism" convinced many Washington journalists that he was a moderate. When he then pushed a right-wing agenda, they were stunned. They hadn't looked hard enough at his record. Likewise, if Giuliani becomes president, he will probably emerge as an unabashed social conservative -- as seen in his judicial appointments, his efforts to aid religious schools, the free hand he gives the government in fighting crime and terrorism, and an all-around authoritarian style. Let's not get fooled again.

Yes, read it for a brief history of Giuliani's "liberal" term as mayor of New York.

He's Bush/Cheney. On steroids.