Giuliani Vs Ferrets

Via Lindsay Beyerstein: Rudy Guiliani didn't just use his radio show to attack the mental state of people suffering from Parkinson disease. He also played Dr. Freud with ferret lovers. I couldn't make shit this stupid up if I tried.

A caller wanted to change the law so he could once again walk his ferret. To say that Guiliani's response was over-the-top would be putting it mildly.

"There is something deranged about you. ... The excessive concern you have for ferrets is something you should examine with a therapist. ... There is something really, really very sad about you. ... This excessive concern with little weasels is a sickness. ... You should go consult a psychologist. ... Your compulsion about—your excessive concern with it is a sign that there is something wrong in your personality. ... You have a sickness, and I know it's hard for you to accept that. ... You need help."

Questioning someone's mental health was nothing more than a talking point for Guiliani. He feels threatened by a caller. He lashes out so he doesn't look weak to his radio audience. He could try having a debate based on ideas, but that would be asking too much.