Schwarzenegger is finally running for governor. It's obvious I'll be voting for him, but what's confusing me is the few people I've met who won't.
Say WHAT?
How is it possible to pass up the chance to have the mutha-fuckin' Terminator as your governor? The guy is rock-solid! He's always been a loyal and strong-willed American who doesn't waffle - EVER!
If you've ever seen him interviewed, you'd see in two seconds why this guy just has to be governor. He says what's on his mind, he is uncompromising in his ideals, and he loves this country! I mean hell, who understands better how hard it is to make a living than a guy who was a touring bodybuilder from a foreign country? He knows about being one of the teeming masses AND about being a famous figure, and you know what? He's bridged that gap superbly. He's still friendly and polite and humble in public.
I saw him on Howard Stern's show (amazing, since most A-list celebrities don't ever go on his show) and he was perfect, deflecting the most raunchy stuff with funny jokes and just rolling with the whole goofy nature of the show. One of the interns there wanted to meet him and Howard told the intern he could have 3 words and that's it. Arnold told the intern to come on over and sit down! This intern was shaking like a leaf and Arnold just talked to him about Conan or whatever without batting an eye. It was so different than most of the celebrities who are just there to promote things and they don't even want to talk to anyone longer than their agent says they have to.
*cough* he's also a republican *cough*
So I can't wait to find out where the campaign office is so I can start mailing letters or whatever the hell they do to make sure people win elections! Hot dog!
Posted by Matt at August 7, 2003 04:47 PMI can only laugh when I hear people judging political performance based on "eloquence." If you want a good speaker, go to a comedy club. I'm more interested in a guy who is resiliant to the democratic mob, so that when tough choices need to be made I can trust that they will.
Dubya is probably the worst speaker I've heard on TV, but he gets the job that I think needs doing done. I think Arnie will be the same way.
Posted by: Matt at August 8, 2003 12:52 PMAs far as I've heard (I am not completely in the know on this one) he is running as an independant. Arnold is also a centrist, at least in the sense that he is pro-choice and supports gun-control. That being said, I would not be surprised in the least if after the election is over and he *did* win that many of those factors didn't mean much. I only hope people can keep their heads on when he starts quipping "I'll be back" at the turn of the next election. What a great election gimmick...
Posted by: inging at August 8, 2003 10:43 AM"He says what's on his mind, he is uncompromising in his ideals,"
The crazy homeless guy on Broadway says whatever's on his mind, and although refreshing narrative, I certainly wouldn't endorse him for governer, either.
A quote from the would-be governor.
-- "I will fight for the environment. Nothing to worry about."
Makes George W. sound as elequent as Tony Blair in comparison. Please stick with your self-imposed ban on voting. If Arnold wins, I'm going to have to leave the state.
Posted by: Theodore at August 8, 2003 10:32 AMi didn't know you voted.
i agree its one of those things, that once the idea is floated, there is no way it will not come to pass: Terminator for governor is irrisistable, inevitable even. but that doesn't make it a good idea. from here, California just looks insane.