With all of the news coverage about Bernie Kerik's ties to Rudy Giuliani, the indicted Kerik felt the need to talk about their relationship with the press. Why anyone would believe what he has to say is beyond me but the interview is noteworthy for one reason and one alone. It all comes down to loyalty. As both men have mob connections (Kerik's are obvious and Rudy has his family) the most important thing is loyalty, forget about facts, logical reasoning, geopolitical knowledge or any other quality that would make for a fit President. Well, it appears that both men are sticking to each other to the end, as Kerik shows in CBS interview.
From WCBS-TV:
When asked why he thinks Giuliani hasn't run away from him, Kerik said despite likely political pressure to do so, the former mayor is strong in his convictions.
"It's his demeanor, his personality, the way it's always been," Kerik said. "He's going to stand up for what he believes."
Kerik scoffed at suggestions that he was a keeper of Giuliani's secrets.
"There's no secrets about Giuliani," Kerik said. "And you're one -- if there were secrets, you'd know it."
Despite Giuliani's loud mouth, I'm sure there are plenty of secrets. Lies and secrets generally go hand in hand, and we know Rudy tells plenty of whoppers. Although I doubt the two of them (and especially Rudy) obey the law of omertá, loyalty is still the key for both of them and will carry many secrets to the grave.
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