Breslin on Giuliani

from DailyKos

When it comes to one-sentence takedowns of pompous politicians, columnist Jimmy Breslin's famous description of Rudy Giuliani is perfect: "A small man in search of a balcony."

Those eight words precisely capture Giuliani's noxious blend of authoritarianism, egotism and vainglory. New Yorkers have long been familiar with his unpleasant traits. But the rest of the US is taking longer to see the reality behind the mask of "America's mayor."...