Thread: Guliani Linked Financially to E-Fence Contractor

Giuliani Had Ties to Company Trying to Sell Border Technology

By RUSS BUETTNER
Published: January 18, 2008
New York Times

"On the presidential campaign trail, former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani often promotes the installation of electronic monitoring devices at the border to stem illegal immigration, without mentioning that until a few months ago, he was partner in a company trying to market such technology.

Mr. Giuliani and his consulting company were part owners of SkyWatch L.L.C., a closely held start-up company that says it has developed a sensor capable of monitoring illegal border crossings. SkyWatch, in collaboration with Raytheon, a large military contractor, is now looking to market the technology to the federal government and elsewhere.

Mr. Giuliani’s company, Giuliani Partners, was invited to join the venture more than two years ago by Abdol Moabery, then the chief executive of SkyWatch’s parent company, who went on to help the Giuliani campaign raise money in Florida.

As part of its work, an executive of Mr. Giuliani’s company met several times with development teams at Raytheon. But the financial relationship ended in September when Giuliani Partners gave up its ownership stake in SkyWatch without compensation.

For nearly a year, Mr. Giuliani has extolled the benefits of a technological approach to border security. Among his efforts has been a radio advertisement, which went on the air in August, called “Fence,â€

Another reason not to vote for this open borders, pro-amnesty zealot.

And don't forget, in a few weeks or so after he wins some states and delegates, the MSM will be calling Giuliani a "genius" and he'll be the flavor of the month. Hope I'm wrong, but this scenario could well play out. I'm already seeing some pundits covering their butts in case this happens.

Rudy seems to have a lot of conflicts of interests between private industry and our government...His law firm also represents Cintra the Corporation who has the contract for NAFTA super Highway in a couple states one being Texas...

Originally Posted by Populist

Another reason not to vote for this open borders, pro-amnesty zealot.

And don't forget, in a few weeks or so after he wins some states and delegates, the MSM will be calling Giuliani a "genius" and he'll be the flavor of the month. Hope I'm wrong, but this scenario could well play out. I'm already seeing some pundits covering their butts in case this happens.

Yep, you are exactly right!!!

Originally Posted by SOSADFORUS

Rudy seems to have a lot of conflicts of interests between private industry and our government...His law firm also represents Cintra the Corporation who has the contract for NAFTA super Highway in a couple states one being Texas...

Rudi has as much baggage or even more than Hillary

Originally Posted by usanevada

Originally Posted by SOSADFORUS

Rudy seems to have a lot of conflicts of interests between private industry and our government...His law firm also represents Cintra the Corporation who has the contract for NAFTA super Highway in a couple states one being Texas...

Rudi has as much baggage or even more than Hillary

He has more baggage than LA international.

And, nobody has really been going after Guliani's baggage because he has not been in the limelight.......that will definitely change if he becomes a front runner again.