What Goes Around Comes Around...

There's an old Indian proverb that I haven't used in a while... because quite frankly it sounds pretty cruel...but it makes the point: "I sit by the bank of the river and wait for the body of my enemy to float by." Basically what it means is...all you have to do is be patient...because people who put out negativity...in the end always will get bitten right on their own behinds.

Look at now ex-presidential candidate, Rudy Giuliani. Today he bowed out of the race. And I say...better late than never. It's pretty clear to me that Rudy ran a campaign built upon arrogance and smoke and mirrors, and the voters quickly found out that the image of "the nation's mayor" didn't match the reality of the man himself.

I am loathe to say this, but since starting my show last summer, I've interviewed and talked to so many people who now have convinced me beyond a reasonable doubt that Giuliani used the 9-11 tragedy to elevate his profile and turn himself into this manufactured hero while turning his back on the real heroes...those first responders who have died as a result of or continue to suffer from the effects of that tragic day.

My seven-year-old nephew Tyson would say: "That's not right." I say it's when the lights and cameras are off and the World Trade Center site is a memorial to the dead that the living need you to show you care about them more than ever.

In his presidential campaign, Giuliani turned his back on the initial primary states. Basically he told the people of Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada, and South Carolina that they didn't matter. His delegate count of a grand total of one screams loudly that every vote matters... as does every voter. I learned a long time ago that "all politics is local," and if you as a candidate don't care about me where I live, eat, and make my life, why should I sign on to your vision of my future?

Then there's the issue of family values. The Republican Party is built on them...allegedly. But Rudy definitely was not their poster child. After an adulterous affair, he walked away from his family and left it in tatters to the point where his own children wanted nothing to do with his campaign.

What goes around...comes around.

Now keep in mind... payback doesn't get you only in politics. Look at the sports world. Ex-giant Tiki Barber, now a regular on NBC's Today Show, should be the logical one to lock up his former teammates, the NFC champion New York Giants, for any interview leading up to the Super Bowl this weekend...but word on the street is he's persona non grata!

You'll remember it wasn't that long ago that he trash talked Eli Manning and was insulting to the team. Another proverb...this one also Indian: "The enemy's own punishment is his envy."

Not that he needs it, but I'll repeat the advice I gave to Eli way back in the beginning of the season....the only way to get back at Tiki is to go get you a ring...that he'll never get the privilege of wearing.

So there you have it...it is true what they say: Karma is a you-know-what. But because my grandma recently told me that an educated lady needs to "mind her mouth"...I can't say that word anymore. However, I know you get the message.

Star Jones is an attorney and host of the "Star Jones Show" on TruTv (daily at 3pm EST./PST.)

Comments

[aroundthewaygirl]

Sounds like the adage also has relevance to your recent situation, nuff said...yo go girl!! It is funny how it is an Indian saying, the Seminoles here in Florida are making money hand over fist with gambling, which is slowly deteriating a lot of lives...there goes the bodies. I recently went to the Hard Rock in Ft. Lauderdale to the restaurant Council Oak and was amazed that most of the waiters were minorities as the restaurant is on the pricey side, at least they share the wealth. Lastly, I love grandma's saying...new motto for my New Years resolution. Big up to you Star.

[MrCoffeeCup]

Miz Jones: it is so true about the Republicans and values. Rudi did not represent anything near what is held sacred in the Grand ol Party!

Divorce and constant adulterous affairs is out. Walking away from your family...out! Being a good manager in time of crisis ok but what is your core made of? Rudi the crisis in your family/wif­e/children­/adultry ='s NO Do not desert your family!!!
Wanna see a mench: Jeb Bush Gdubys brother! His daughter, drug addicted/law breaker/ mentally problemed/ HE STICKS WITH his family and doesn't desert them. A Man's Man! To bad his didn't want to run this year! Maybe 2012 if the world doesn't end.

Obama is a man's man. Straight shooter. Wife lover! Properly married man/woman bond! Loves his children. Basic Core beliefs. Basic goodness.

Hillary/Bill well who knows what their core values are. Why say that? Well what in hell was Hillary doing when she came to collect delegate in Florida. Remember she comdemned them? Now is she playing Virgin Mary in trying to redeem them? No she's in it for $$$$ and Delegates. Screw Florida.

[bella6]

yo star you are right on.....i could not have put it any better, i thought guiliani was not in the race from the beginning,, we all know he glorified himself in 911, how sad, he is no hero, the men in the police force and the fire
dept , all the civilians that helped the people of new york survive are the big heros, we lost so many peoplein that tradegy, we pray this never come to lite again,
star, you are awsome god bless you.you are right on

[gardenbookie]

There were a lot of us Indians sitting on the river bank ~ waiting. And of course it finally happened. Did Giuliani honestly believe he could make it? What an ego! Is he done with politics altogether? Maybe he doesn't think so, but.........

[rektruax]

That Indian proverb rocks! It's my new favorite proverb.

I swear woman the hotter you get, the smarted you get.

[gilda92]

Yup,Star. You say 'I learned a long time ago that "all politics is local"' but from what I (a Canadian) see of the U.S. electoral system, that is far from true! Your system elected George W. Bush in spite of the fact that he was not favoured by the electorate.

[liaisonsus]

I could not but agree with you more dear Star.
When you were still on the "View", Rudy had moved his then, Girlfriend, at his family's house and what infuriated me the most is that nobody made a comment on the show.
I am glad we will not have to see his arrogant face on the small screen for a while. I hope forever.

[JFaye]

Superciliousness defined is Rudy G... From the very beginning I did not understand how this nacissistic son-of-a-gun thought he could fool any significant number of our citizens to vote for him. The good news is he did not; the bad news is he'll rake in millions more as a consultant from the exposure; more so from him aligning himself with McCain ... should the Republicans get stuck with the mac.

[hopeless277]

It's amazing he didn't get the nom. Let's see, total ineptitude, warmongering, hates the poor and middle class, supports no regulation of any kind on donors to his campaign, hell, he's the poster boy for the GOP. I think it was the baldness. If he'd just had a piece, he would have won.

[StanAccrington]

> now convinced me beyond a reasonable doubt
> that Giuliani used the 9-11 tragedy to
> elevate his profile and turn himself
> into this manufactured hero

Well, duh.

In other news, water flows downhill.

[PlanetKansas]

Rudy never intended to win the nomination. He used the platform to increase his name recognition and make money. He spent his time in Florida more like a vacation than a campaign. The less he spends from it, the more he can keep when he withdraws from the race. He will now cash in as a commentator, speaking engagements and board appointments, which should keep Judi G. in furs until one dumps the other.

Though cynical and repugnant, most 4th to 6th level candidates "run" for the similar reasons. I liked Kuncinich, but he knew he never stood a chance. He got the free campaign publicity to keep his house seat. The same strategy applies to Ron Paul. Brownback has run twice to keep his Senate seat, but he might not be so lucky in 2010 when our Governor Sebelious will run against him.

[rabun666]

Great post, thanks Star. Now I know why I appreciate you.

[mouselion]

Your Indian proverb, I've never heard before. But, its meaning has definitely been my sentiments all along about this creep. I've been saying that he'd never make it -- all it would take would be for him to open his mouth in front of enough people and he'd be done. That's exactly what happened. The creep revealed himself for what he is.

[bach]

...and by implication, all Hillary has to do is sit by the bank of the river...

[ICUP]

I never cottoned to Rudy, but let me get this straight. Jones sees Rudy as a self-aggrandizing egomanic, but somehow Bill Clinton is a noble statesment. Whether you support the Clintons' or not, you have to admit that Bill and Rudy are two sides of the same coin. Each man loves the sight of himself on TV and glories in the sound of his own voice.