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Figrin D'an
Aug 6th, 2003, 10:09:56 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/08/06/candidates.announce/index.html


Schwarzenegger announced on "The Tonight Show" that he is going to run for governor of California in the recall election of current governor Gray Davis.

Daiquiri Van-Derveld
Aug 6th, 2003, 10:11:29 PM
...and I would vote for him! Go Arh-nald!! :-D

Dae Jinn
Aug 6th, 2003, 10:24:02 PM
Springer is apparently running in some..other state :) Or at least, he talked about it on CNN today ^_^;

Ryan Pode
Aug 6th, 2003, 10:27:46 PM
Springer was going to run for the senate, but now he is not.

Although, what we really are missing here is that Gary Coleman is running too.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/08/06/candidate.coleman/index.html

Sorreessa Tarrineezi
Aug 6th, 2003, 10:53:00 PM
Galleghar and Flint too, why god why? >_<

Ryan Pode
Aug 6th, 2003, 10:57:02 PM
I'm happy I live in a normal commonwealth.

Figrin D'an
Aug 6th, 2003, 11:05:15 PM
The difference is that people like Coleman, Gallagher and Flint have no change at winning. Schwarzenegger has the popularity, the campaign capital and the public political persona to win. Now that he's in, the race is over. If Gray Davis is indeed recalled, Schwarzenegger will be the governor of California. October 7th will be an interesting day, indeed.

Lilaena De'Ville
Aug 6th, 2003, 11:26:58 PM
That's it I'M MOVING BACK! HOORAY! ;)

sirdizzy
Aug 7th, 2003, 12:18:28 AM
if i lived in cali, i'd vote for him

regardless of his acting career the guy has a lot of good political issues and i like a lot of his platforms

Uziel
Aug 7th, 2003, 12:38:23 AM
He has my vote...

Daiquiri Van-Derveld
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:17:36 AM
Ditto, Dizzy. I truly believe Arnold is a genuine all-around nice guy who knows his way (mostly) in the political arena. There may be a few surprises for him since this will be his first office held.

Darth Viscera
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:38:41 AM
http://www.gongoozler.com/images/arnold.jpg

Ronald Reagan II

I'd like to know what he thinks about the war on terrorism, considering the large middle eastern population in his state.

Lilaena De'Ville
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:46:51 AM
lmao

vote for me if you want to live.. :lol

darth_mcbain
Aug 7th, 2003, 08:01:11 AM
Visc - that image is awesome... :lol

Ryan Pode
Aug 7th, 2003, 09:22:13 AM
What is his platform? I haven't been able to find a link. :\

Jedi Master Carr
Aug 7th, 2003, 09:45:17 AM
There are so many people running it is ridiculous. You have a former Baseball commissioner, the Lt Governor of Califorina, Arianna Huffington, and perhaps her ex husband as well. Also what are the rules of this thing? Do they have to get so many votes or else Davis stays as Governor. To me it is ridiculous and embarassing, I am glad I don't live in Californina.

Charley
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:16:07 AM
Schwartzenegger is as good as any celebrity candidate out there. He has experience in politics and such, so I would feel decently comfortable that he was competent in the task.

Wylde Krymsin
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:22:42 AM
I love Arnold to death, but I'm holding out about voting for him until I hear all he has to say. But I am glad he's running. :)

Figrin D'an
Aug 7th, 2003, 11:14:55 AM
Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
Do they have to get so many votes or else Davis stays as Governor.


The group organizing the recall garnered enough petition names to make the recall official some time ago. Basically, Gray Davis name, along with the name of the other candidates, goes on the ballot for the October 7th special election. Whomever gets the most votes (although I believe there is some kind of "% separation" clause) becomes the new governor.

Davis is as good as gone. Arnold is going to crush him, and I wouldn't be surprised if at least one other candidate tops Davis as well.

ReaperFett
Aug 7th, 2003, 12:33:54 PM
Schwarzenegger vs Coleman, TO THE DEATH! :D


I hope he doesn't get it, so he does King Conan, True Lies 2 and Terminator 4, but I don't think he'd be bad :)

Ryan Pode
Aug 7th, 2003, 12:38:44 PM
Would he still be making movies will governor?

CMJ
Aug 7th, 2003, 12:43:28 PM
This whole thing is the biggest joke in the world. Not Arnold per se, but the whole big mess in the first place. All I can say is I may LIVE here, but I'm not a Californian. :p

Jedi Master Carr
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:04:54 PM
I feel sorry for you CMJ. I just heard it on CNN what it is you get a choice of Yes or No for the recall on the ballot and you pick who to choose either way. Arnold is no shoe in, Davis could suvive this. Regardless this is going to ruin the state, IMO it is going to cost 70 million just for the election. Californina is in debt where is the money going to come from? This is a bigger joke than the Florida debacle that is all I can say.

Charley
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:06:37 PM
Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
I feel sorry for you CMJ. I just heard it on CNN what it is you get a choice of Yes or No for the recall on the ballot and you pick who to choose either way. Arnold is no shoe in, Davis could suvive this. Regardless this is going to ruin the state, IMO it is going to cost 70 million just for the election. Californina is in debt where is the money going to come from? This is a bigger joke than the Florida debacle that is all I can say.


You do realize that in relative terms, 70 million isn't too terribly substantial, don't you?

ReaperFett
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:08:23 PM
But isnt the state only 60 million in debt? Wasnt the big reason the other guy is out?

Jedi Master Carr
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:09:33 PM
But still its a joke it makes Californians look morons. So CMJ has it right I wouldn't claim I was a californian either :p

CMJ
Aug 7th, 2003, 02:48:04 PM
I actually think Davis will hold on - though the 2 defections in the party could cause him the recall vote.

I'll always be a Texan...screw these people. ;) I didn't even vote for Davis, but this is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

Figrin D'an
Aug 7th, 2003, 03:02:30 PM
Originally posted by ReaperFett
But isnt the state only 60 million in debt? Wasnt the big reason the other guy is out?


California is about $34.8 billion in debt, which is greater than the combined deficits of the other 49 states.

ReaperFett
Aug 7th, 2003, 03:03:14 PM
ahh, billion :)

Nevlonniel
Aug 7th, 2003, 06:16:08 PM
Well, personally, I hope Davis gets the boot... and it's Uncle Arnie's boot that does the trick. I'm sick of him raising taxes every chance he gets.

<- Is NOT looking forward to paying 3x the amount for car registeration come January. >_<

I swear... I'm close to moving out of this state. AZ is starting to look REALLY good right about now. |I

Charley
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:30:36 PM
If you hate high taxes, consider Alabama...ours are abysmally low.

Sorreessa Tarrineezi
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:35:41 PM
so can't wait to see Davis go if he does, he spents millions if not billions(I forget which) on a stupid coaster expansion due out in a few years that no one uses now and that 3x car registration is gonna be a pain in the ___

imported_Marcus
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:36:00 PM
How the hell is anyone inept enough to virually bankrupt a state like California? 34 US Billion is HALF the total GDP of Australia!

That's an extraordinary amount of money and an extraordinary amount of stupidity. It should never have gotten that bad.

Lilaena De'Ville
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:43:09 PM
Larry Flynt is going to raise money by putting slot machines by ATM machines or something... :uhoh Maybe he's on the right track.... ;)

Lord Soth
Aug 7th, 2003, 10:43:32 PM
Amen Nevlonniel...The crap is getting REAL old and tired! Taxes are the main issues with me, however. Davis short term and long term plans for Cali have been the "real joke" all together. I'm surprised the guy can even balance his own check book for Pete’s sake. The only thing he’s accomplished and managed to do thus far is rape the people of California…And no, I didn’t vote for the monkey either when he first came around. >_<

And Davis still having a chance in the "Recall”,...Ohhh helll noo!!!

Arnie is going to spank Davis like red headed step child at the poll's...(Watch and see) :)



"Hear me now, believe me lat'da...And if you don't vote for me,...I'll rip your arm from your torso! OOwwoOOwW." :lol

Darth Viscera
Aug 8th, 2003, 02:21:50 AM
Originally posted by Marcus
How the hell is anyone inept enough to virually bankrupt a state like California? 34 US Billion is HALF the total GDP of Australia!

That's an extraordinary amount of money and an extraordinary amount of stupidity. It should never have gotten that bad.

According to the CIA, the 2002 estimate for the GDP-purchasing power parity for Australia is 528 billion USD.

California's GDP was 1.33 trillion USD as of 2000, so 34 billion seems like a moderate debt. Los Angeles county alone seems to be the pot of gold, probably worth 400 billion in GDP today.

Amazing, though, that one US state is worth more than all of Russia (1.27 trillion). I mean, holy cripes. I hope Arnold knows what he's doing, he'll be more a president than a governor.

imported_Eve
Aug 8th, 2003, 06:15:05 AM
While Davis can be held responsible, the CA debt can not totally be pinned on him. He's the head, but not always the decision making authority. Being the head means answering for it, though.

Everyone blames Bush for the national debt and the low job-rate, but if you have any understanding of economics, and what 9-11 did to the economy, you wouldn't be so arrogant.

I really wish economics would re required for everyone in school, every year. Not because it's fun, but because it's essential.

So...

I like Arnold. I'd vote for him. He's been involved in politics for a long time, on the side. He's also been thinking about running for a long time. And we know he has more money than god, so he won't be running any criminal campaign raising schemes. Cheers to that!

I wonder what happens to the next two Terminator films, etc?

Flynt - I dunno, but porn is America's largest industry, and people love gambling (which has always been a prosperous thing). So - there ya go.

It is a circus. Save a few, the candidates are showing disrespect for the state by even running, IMO.

CMJ
Aug 8th, 2003, 10:03:18 AM
I kind of agree with Eve. The gridlock in Sacremento has been the true cause of this mess. To pass a budget you need two thirds of both chambers in California...and that is a nightmare.

Neither side has been willing to compromise at all(not to mention the factions in both the Republicans and Democrats that formed). What really bothers me about this recall effort is it was started in FEBRUARY. In other words Davis had just been re-innagurated, having won re-election in November.

The GOP didn't even give him a chance this time around. Having a recall pending further poisoned the people's buisness in Sacremento. Afterall why should either side agree(especially the Republicans) if the Governor is gonna be recalled? That is a blatant mis-use of the recall mechanism IMHO.

Again I didn't vote for Davis...but this whole thing plain <smallfont color=#FF0000>-Censored-</smallfont>es me off. I'll probably vote for him to stay in office this time, just because this is such a travesty.

Dutchy
Aug 8th, 2003, 04:00:11 PM
The Governator! :) :)

Nevlonniel
Aug 12th, 2003, 06:53:05 PM
And Davis still having a chance in the "Recall”,...Ohhh helll noo!!!

Actually, I heard somewhere (forgot where) that legally he can't run for govenor in the recall. Maybe someone here with more know-how on this matter can set this issue straight.


And, no, I didn't vote for Davis, and I won't this time either.

His fixer-upper idea of getting CA out of dept is TAX THE PEOPLE. Screw that! If anymore taxes are taken from the ppl, EVERYONE will be living in cardboard boxes. It would turn into a freakishly ugly revolt.


(And, yes Charley, AL had been on my list of potential low-tax states :))

Charley
Aug 12th, 2003, 06:59:16 PM
Davis will be able to run.

Rie, I empathize. Our governor is trying to do the same. While I think that some tax increase could be a good thing, they're doing it with the cleverness of a two year old, so my mind boggles.

Ryan Pode
Aug 12th, 2003, 06:59:42 PM
Would you rather he give you all tax cuts?

Senator Kensington
Aug 12th, 2003, 10:21:49 PM
Official List of Candidates from the SecState California (http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/candidate_status_report_detail.pdf)

It's pdf.

Figrin D'an
Aug 12th, 2003, 11:26:42 PM
Originally posted by Ryan Pode
Would you rather he give you all tax cuts?

I think the point is two fold, being that California's income tax and property tax rates are already really high compared to the national average, and that California actually had a budget surplus just a few years ago. Now, like Eve said, it's not entirely Davis fault. The big beef most people seem to have with him is that he lied to the constituency about the state's debt problems, and avoided making any real lasting decisions about the energy crisis and the budget. He seemed to take the stance of "wait and see" on the big issues a little too far for most peoples' tastes while continuing to let spending increase, and is basically a lame duck now because of it.

JediBoricua
Aug 13th, 2003, 10:11:17 AM
The right of the people to 'total recall' (;)) a candidate is legitimate and should be uphold. From what I've read, Davis is doing a horrible job, but the way this is being done is unbelievable.

I mean here you will have two questions, Do you want Davis recalled? yes or no.
If you answered yes, then who do you want for governor?

It's ridiculous! Davis can be recalled with a 50.1% vote and the winner of the election (considering the broad spectrum of candidates) can win with say 15-20%.

And what about the requirements for running. Some 3,000 dollars and 500 signatures, or something like that! 500 signatures on the most populated state in the US! Mindboggling. Here, with only 4 million population, you need 10,000 signatures to run for governor.

This is really embarrasing for politics in general IMO.

Lilaena De'Ville
Aug 13th, 2003, 12:24:34 PM
Everyone is raising taxes...here in Oregon they're actually trying to get a sales tax passed, in addition to one of the higher income/property taxes in the states.

They said they'd lower the income tax after they get their sales tax, but I'll believe it when I see it.

CMJ
Aug 13th, 2003, 12:27:35 PM
Boricua...no kidding. Really the winner of the recall could conceivably win with less than 10% of the total votes cast. Say the recall barely succeeds 50.1 - 49.9 and then say Arnold only recieves 15% of the recall vote(with nealry 200 candidates, it is possible)...that would be roughly 7 and a half percent of the total votes cast.

And he would become governor. This is ludicrous.

AmazonBabe
Aug 13th, 2003, 04:24:17 PM
Wow... looking at that list of names makes me laugh! :lol

At any rate, I'd rather see someone in office that says they will get things done and DO them. Not just sit on their larauls and basically say "wait and see".

Daiquiri Van-Derveld
Aug 14th, 2003, 10:55:41 AM
Too many politicians say 'they'll get the job done' and unfortunately the 'job' they do is on their own constituency.

Quite a few years back the Illinois govenor 'Big' Jim Thompson kept voting and voting to raise taxes. For his efforts, his office was flooded with tea bags :)

AmazonBabe
Aug 14th, 2003, 05:53:54 PM
:lol!!!

I think, in this case, we should flood Davis' office with... SUVs!!! >D :lol

Senator Kensington
Aug 14th, 2003, 07:07:12 PM
My school, in Michigan, just cut all extracurricular activites except sports and band. Man... don't blame Granholm, blame the old farts on the lakes who keep voting down the bills to raise the school budget :mad

Figrin D'an
Aug 14th, 2003, 11:34:50 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/08/14/schwarzenneger.shultz/index.html

Looks like Crazy Arnie is going have some big names working with him if he gets elected. I have to admit, it'll be quite a tandem heading up his economic advisory committee. If I lived in California, I might vote for him just because of Buffet and Shultz being the brain trust of the economic recovery plan.

Lord Soth
Aug 15th, 2003, 12:21:04 AM
I might vote for him just because of Buffet and Shultz being the brain trust of the economic recovery plan.

Kool...I had a feeling he'd have some "power shakers" backing him on all this. I believe he'll do well...Arnie defiantly has his work cut out for him if he's elected, that’s for sure. With all the pressure and with what the resident's of Cali are expecting from him, "if" he were to get the spot as governor, I believe will provide the door of opportunity for him to show his true mettle and a purpose to do his best for taking that office in the first place and for the best interest’s of the people here. I suppose it all boil’s down to the “faith” you have in the person you elect, and what he preaches in his campaign…lol

It would be unreasonable for anyone to think he's going to straighten all this mess out any time soon, (Raising tax's in other areas to confiscate for interest group deficit’s)...That's going to take some doing…This is what I’m interested in seeing. However I heard that he would be going in with a balanced budget...What he does with it and how he stabilizes the economy amongst other thing is yet left to be seen.

I just think people are afraid of the gamble, a little gun shy, but it has to be a hell of a lot better then what we have now that’s for damn sure.

BUFFJEDI
Aug 19th, 2003, 12:28:56 PM
Heck I would vote for arnie Just because he got me interested about Pumping up!!!!!no more no less. Besides wouldn't it be cool to be able to say My Gov. can beat up yours:D (of course that's if you live in Cal. )

AmazonBabe
Aug 19th, 2003, 06:46:05 PM
On a side note... I heard Davis is trying to repeal his OWN bill that increased the car registeration by 3x, saying he didn't want it that high (oh, like that makes it better??). :rolleyes

All I gotta say is "too little, too late"... but please, do repeal it. :lol

Lord Soth
Aug 19th, 2003, 11:42:07 PM
Heck I would vote for arnie Just because he got me interested about Pumping up!!!!!no more no less.


You know what, Arnie is defiantly the "main reason" why I've been into body building since I was 16...There are many movement's and exercises that Arnie did back in the day I use quite often in my own personal regiment, including dieting and other efficient/effective concepts of thought regarding the “body as a whole” he’s pioneered...

He's not only an Icon and a multiple Mr. Unaverse champion in the sport, but a "wickedly smart business man to his credit." Often time's I've seen people label and stereo type "body builders" as nothing more then big ole lug’s or meat head's...lol...This may be true in some cases...However, over all and the truth be told, if your into the sport and you know anything about it, and if a person really what’s to be successful with it, you defiantly can't be stupid!...That's a fact! There’s a lot to it...And I mean a lot!

The man is defiantly "driven" and I think Buff Jedi can understand and vouch for the point as to where I'm coming from when I say that...(ex…Pumping Iron the Movie) He's NOT one to give in when he has his mind set on something and that’s a good thing, especially when it all plays into politics...Like all his contemporaries use to call him in the gym..."The Oak"

Lilaena De'Ville
Aug 20th, 2003, 12:09:02 AM
My roommate's ex-husband is the now former Mr. Colorado. /random comment

BUFFJEDI
Aug 20th, 2003, 09:35:01 PM
Originally posted by Lord Soth
You know what, Arnie is defiantly the "main reason" why I've been into body building since I was 16...There are many movement's and exercises that Arnie did back in the day I use quite often in my own personal regiment, including dieting and other efficient/effective concepts of thought regarding the “body as a whole” he’s pioneered...

He's not only an Icon and a multiple Mr. Unaverse champion in the sport, but a "wickedly smart business man to his credit." Often time's I've seen people label and stereo type "body builders" as nothing more then big ole lug’s or meat head's...lol...This may be true in some cases...However, over all and the truth be told, if your into the sport and you know anything about it, and if a person really what’s to be successful with it, you defiantly can't be stupid!...That's a fact! There’s a lot to it...And I mean a lot!

The man is defiantly "driven" and I think Buff Jedi can understand and vouch for the point as to where I'm coming from when I say that...(ex…Pumping Iron the Movie) He's NOT one to give in when he has his mind set on something and that’s a good thing, especially when it all plays into politics...Like all his contemporaries use to call him in the gym..."The Oak"


Lord Soth ,Hit it right on the head The man IS driven. If he sets his mind on something by George he WILL achieve it. The man is awesome. I look at it this way(my own twisted perspective) If a man can convince Big Lou that who was bigger and as defined as Arnie that he has NO chance ar beating him, Arnie can convince Cal to elect him. Look like Lord Soth was saying Arnie has a head for business. He went from Nothing to 7 time MrOlympia (Lee hay 8) Arnie went into a producer's office.Told a Producer he wanted to be the worlds biggest Star. Producer Heard Arnie talk and pretty much laughed at him (who's laughing now) He invested his money and made a fortune in the game of business.Look at it this way George Bush was/is a business man. Made millions of dollars and became the Pres. The diff between Arnie and Bush is Bush had a head start His family was already filthy rich Arnie wasn't. Ok so i got a little side tracked but I think ya'll get my drift.

Jedi Master Carr
Aug 24th, 2003, 12:10:40 PM
It looks like right now that the LT Gov is in the lead according to the LA Times it is 35%-22% Also Davis could still survive 45%are agains the recall so its possible he might not be ousted. Also I hear the democrats are doing vote no for the recall and yes for the Lt Gov. which might be why he has a big lead right now. Still its a mess and could lead to Chaos in other states if this works out.

imported_Eve
Aug 25th, 2003, 06:23:35 AM
Well lets get back to body building. Even if you're just doing some cardio...

Now it sounds simple, but think of it: how much better would everything be if everyone worked out all the time? We'd all be thinner, happier, and have more energy. We'd be kinder to each other, more easy going, and more efficient (quick and precise). It's proven that working out helps the body and mind. This simple work-out notion alone would solve alot of problems.

Dutchy
Oct 7th, 2003, 11:26:21 AM
Will he win? It's gonna be close.

I wouldn't have voted for him. It's a nice gimmick, but let's get real. :)

Master Yoghurt
Oct 7th, 2003, 11:45:04 AM
Any voting day polls up?

CMJ
Oct 7th, 2003, 11:58:20 AM
Originally posted by Dutchy
Will he win? It's gonna be close.

I wouldn't have voted for him. It's a nice gimmick, but let's get real. :)

Ronald Reagan was an actor originally. I wouldn't call his time as governor or president a gimmick.

Master Yoghurt
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:03:35 PM
From Reuters:


The Davis survey was at odds with the latest independent statewide poll, issued Sunday by Knight Ridder newspapers and an NBC affiliate, which found a double-digit point spread between recall supporters and opponents -- 54 to 41 percent. A separate nonpartisan survey released Saturday by the Stanford University-affiliated Knowledge Networks found support for the recall running 59 percent to 41 percent.

Jedieb
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:39:28 PM
If you're a Californian and you haven't been to the polls yet then I have some information that may be of interest to you. Back int early 90's I was groped by Arnold. I've kept my painful silence all these years because I just couldn't stand the humiliation. Arnold was an animal! I was powerless against his muscled torso! I still bears the scars of the sandpaper shower I took after the incident.

Please think of this when you head to the polls today.
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Honey, is the money from Davis in our PayPal account yet?

CMJ
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:41:49 PM
:lol :lol

No kidding. What a shameful campaign engineered by Davis...yet again.

Jedieb
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:48:51 PM
The sad part is the allegations are serious enough to be an issue, but the timing of them just wreaks of political dirty tricks. Still, to be honest, there was a certain tenderness to Arnold's touch....

Dutchy
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:49:57 PM
Originally posted by CMJ
Ronald Reagan was an actor originally. I wouldn't call his time as governor or president a gimmick.

I don't remember Reagan's campaign, but I can't image it being as silly as Arnold's.

Master Yoghurt
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:51:36 PM
I think the voters are able to see through those tactics. Eventually, it will all backfire back on Davis, and Terminator will be the next Governor. Just wait and see :)

CMJ
Oct 7th, 2003, 12:52:47 PM
It actually hasn't been silly. Maybe it's been protrayed that way on the outside, but he's had standard TV ads, and standard stump speeches. Nothing has been way out there.

I'm sure it's being covered that way overseas though. Heck it's being covered that way outside of CA, but it's been a serious campaign.

Dutchy
Oct 7th, 2003, 01:02:57 PM
True, true. We only see some fragments of it.

Overhere all we hear is that Arnold only says stuff like "You terminated the education system and you terminated health care, now it's time to terminate you". And of course he ends every debate with "I'll be back".

Yes, that makes it look silly and like a gimmick from our point of view for sure. :)

CMJ
Oct 7th, 2003, 01:06:17 PM
Well of course the most baffoonish sound bytes will make their way overseas.

Master Yoghurt
Oct 7th, 2003, 01:10:46 PM
Dutchy: All sillyness aside, check out his political program. While you may not agree with it, I would say there is more to his campaign than just the gimick. IMO, he should be just as carefully concidered as the other candidates

http://www.joinarnold.com/en/agenda/

Commander Zemil Vymes
Oct 7th, 2003, 01:12:02 PM
Originally posted by Dutchy
Will he win? It's gonna be close.

I wouldn't have voted for him. It's a nice gimmick, but let's get real. :)

You're just sad cause Arnold blows up commies like yourself :)

Dutchy
Oct 7th, 2003, 03:21:47 PM
I hope he wins. :)

Darth Viscera
Oct 7th, 2003, 03:47:23 PM
So wait, have we completely lost all hope that Mary Carey will win?

Dutchy
Oct 7th, 2003, 03:49:36 PM
I have no doubt she comes in first. :p

Ryan Pode
Oct 7th, 2003, 04:06:42 PM
But I wanted Gary Coleman to win!!!!:(

Darth Viscera
Oct 7th, 2003, 04:38:53 PM
It's a shame, Mary Carey would really have been a breast of fresh air.

Master Yoghurt
Oct 7th, 2003, 04:49:09 PM
Yeah, after the overwhelming success of 'Glitter', I thought she would move to new fields of glory :)

imported_QuiGonJ
Oct 7th, 2003, 04:51:37 PM
Yeah, she's the anti-Terminator.. offering a feel to anyone who votes for her. heheh

but, as Arnold is not Gray Davis, and might very well do okay, I will be voting for him.

Darth Viscera
Oct 7th, 2003, 06:02:30 PM
Originally posted by Master Yoghurt
Yeah, after the overwhelming success of 'Glitter', I thought she would move to new fields of glory :)


FOOLISH HUMAN!

:headbash

That's Mariah Carey! Mary Carey is a pornographic movie actress.

Master Yoghurt
Oct 7th, 2003, 06:36:17 PM
Ahhh... HER. I completely forgot she was running. I thought you were joking about Mariah.

It should be interesting to see how much votes she and Howard Stern gets :lol

Commander Zemil Vymes
Oct 7th, 2003, 08:54:30 PM
They're all better than Arriana Huffington. If I had to watch one more insipidly awful flash cartoon, I would shoot her in the eye with a bazooka.

Darth Viscera
Oct 7th, 2003, 09:32:19 PM
flash cartoon? what?

Commander Zemil Vymes
Oct 7th, 2003, 09:33:43 PM
Her website featured terrible flash cartoons that tried to poke fun at Arnold and the other candidates, but instead showed what an absolute moron she is. They're the kind of stuff you'd find in an average newgrounds video.

Figrin D'an
Oct 7th, 2003, 09:34:49 PM
Based on projections I'm seeing from the major news outlets, it looks like Davis is going to be recalled and Arnold is going to win.

Still early in the precinct reporting, but the numbers are solid in favor of those outcomes.

Darth Viscera
Oct 7th, 2003, 09:44:43 PM
Originally posted by Commander Zemil Vymes
Her website featured terrible flash cartoons that tried to poke fun at Arnold and the other candidates, but instead showed what an absolute moron she is. They're the kind of stuff you'd find in an average newgrounds video.

link?

Darth Viscera
Oct 7th, 2003, 10:04:58 PM
btw, didn't she used to be named Zsa Zsa Gabor?

Marcus Telcontar
Oct 7th, 2003, 11:02:58 PM
That porn star is fugly. YUK.

FYI, the biggest news story in Sydney is the possible arnie win. There's been a great deal of interest, probably just cause of whose running.

Figrin D'an
Oct 7th, 2003, 11:33:17 PM
Davis and Bustamante both conceeded. Arnold is giving his victory speech.

Darth Viscera
Oct 8th, 2003, 12:46:09 AM
This is going to be a close one. The numbers have been drifting down on the vote to recall. It's at 54% yes, 46% no right now, and 62% of the votes have been counted so far, with more coming in every minute.

Los Angeles county voted 49% yes to recall, 51% no.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that Arnold can keep those 4% for the remaining 38% of the polls that still need to be collected.

If the vote to recall fails but the vote to elect Arnold succeeds, the gubernatorial vote is rendered null, right?

Dutchy
Oct 8th, 2003, 12:48:00 AM
Over here he's already been declared winner.

How come you say it's still close?

Dutchy
Oct 8th, 2003, 12:48:19 AM
Anyway, congrats to the Governator!

Marcus Telcontar
Oct 8th, 2003, 01:02:16 AM
When you get 60% counted , the result is clear and callable. Davis I note has conceded. Those numbers have been consitent all day in news reports here, so I think it's more than safe to say arnie is elected

Lilaena De'Ville
Oct 8th, 2003, 02:33:42 AM
Arnold won. :D

Pierce Tondry
Oct 8th, 2003, 07:16:05 AM
UND HE IS GOING TO CRAHSH YOU VITH HIS UBER-BIG MAHSCLES! (sentence ends in loud Austrian-accented mumbles)

I'll be keeping an eye on this 'reign' of his because I'm very interested in seeing whether he performs any better than "the usual brand of politician". I have a theory that he might.

Master Yoghurt
Oct 8th, 2003, 12:06:05 PM
I was thinking the same as Pierce. I would not be surprised if he does better than the career politicans

Zasz Grimm
Oct 10th, 2003, 04:50:12 AM
I VHANT TO BHLOW YOU AVAY! [/ Sam Kinison]

Sad he won't be doing movie's. At least for 4 years, but by then he'll be a bit old.

Darth Viscera
Oct 10th, 2003, 02:53:21 PM
sean connery is old, and he still does movies.

ReaperFett
Oct 10th, 2003, 03:54:40 PM
From "Ah'll be back!" to "Ah, me back!", as TV just said :)

Jedieb
Oct 11th, 2003, 09:35:17 AM
Davis does Letterman Top 10. Face muscles forced to laugh for first time in decades!

10. ``When you realize you don't know what you're doing, give me a call.''

9. ``Baby oil will stain the mansion's Italian silk sofa.''


8. ``Listen to your constituents - except Michael Jackson.''


7. (Sorry, joke No. 7 was recalled).


6. ``To improve your approval rating, go on Leno; when you get kicked out, go on Letterman.''


5. ``Study the master - George W. Bush.'' (Laughs) ``Ah, I'm just kidding.''


4. ``You could solve the deficit problem by donating your salary from 'Terminator 3.'''


3. ``If things are bad, just yell, 'Save us, Superman!'''


2. ``While giving a speech, never say, 'Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara ... same thing.'''


1. ``It's pronounced 'California.'''

Park Kraken
Oct 14th, 2003, 10:50:39 AM
I would love to see Sean Connery be the governer of Florida.