Discussion: Giuliani Gives Huge Endorsement To Uber's Background Checks Amid Sex Assault Dispute

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“When I was Mayor of New York and 9/11 happened, it was Uber that gave me a ride to Ground Zero.”

“Hey, did I mention 9/11?”

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Thanks to Guiliani being their consultant, I will never, ever use Uber.

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Well you’ve got a point. Lyft!

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Um…didn’t Uber have some problems recently with a driver or am I mistaking them for a different taxi service.

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Hey pretty cool liberal blog!

I was unaware of them before this happened!

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Is a Rudy endorsement the kiss of death?

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Uber Consultant Rudy Giuliani Gives Uber A Big Thumbs Up On Background Checks

Isn’t that something akin to letting the referees bet on the games?

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Gee ya got to have a back ground check for Uber…hey Rudy, what about a gun? Douche Bag

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That’s FORMER Mayor Giuliani, btw. Wonder if he makes his underlings refer to him as “Hizzoner”…what a douchecanoe, and he just did all of Ubers competitors a huge favor. Rudy Giuliani, professional tool.

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NYC taxi drivers are unionized, but Uber’s aren’t? If so, no need to look any further for an explanation of his Uber-love.

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“They are tops on security” says the man who put his command post on top of a skyscraper next to a major target.

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Well, there is also the money they paid him.

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Uber has had more than one problem with their drivers, but Uber claims no responsibility as their drivers are “Independent Contractors.”
http://laist.com/2014/01/21/uber_driver_locks_passenger_in_car_gives_himself_five-star_rating.php


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Yeah, they’re all fine. I had my man Bernie Kerik check them out and he says they’re stand-up guys.

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Thanks. I remember the one about the kidnapping a drunk woman. That’s the one I was referring to.

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Wikipedia article on Uber lists some sleazy business practices.