When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Saturday, August 09, 2003
I didn't know anything at all about Arnold's political views, or even if he had any. If I had had to guess, I would have said he was on the liberal end, since he married into the Kennedy clan (his wife, Maria Shriver, is a neice of Pres. Kennedy).
My daughter, who pays attention to these things, assured me, however, that he is extremely conservative.
Today I got an email from a European correspondent who remarked that he is a Democrat in Republican's clothing.
Hmmm, I said, and pensively clicked open Google to see what I could find. I came across one article that said Pres. Bush had endorsed him -- if true, that would clinch that he's VERY conservative.
Then I came across another item that warned conservatives away from supporting him, saying his governorship would be a disaster for the GOP for a variety of reasons.
All I know is the guy tends to play violence-prone power-driven characters in movies and he's pro-war. If I were a California voter, I would shy away from such a man. But if he is loyal to Bush and not too concerned with principle, he would do as a challenger to the current Democratic governor, for the president's purposes.
Can you smell the sweet odor of concidence, or the more rotten stink of a plot in this recall movement?
I hope California voters are aware they may be contributing to the loss of free elections in this country if they support a Bush man.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
Who is Schwarzenegger, why is he?
I didn't know anything at all about Arnold's political views, or even if he had any. If I had had to guess, I would have said he was on the liberal end, since he married into the Kennedy clan (his wife, Maria Shriver, is a neice of Pres. Kennedy).
My daughter, who pays attention to these things, assured me, however, that he is extremely conservative.
Today I got an email from a European correspondent who remarked that he is a Democrat in Republican's clothing.
Hmmm, I said, and pensively clicked open Google to see what I could find. I came across one article that said Pres. Bush had endorsed him -- if true, that would clinch that he's VERY conservative.
Then I came across another item that warned conservatives away from supporting him, saying his governorship would be a disaster for the GOP for a variety of reasons.
... Another big problem is that Schwarzenegger is not a conservative. If someone can tell me some issues where Arnold takes the conservative position, please inform me because I can’t think of any.--Elaine Long in ChronWatch
His first foray into California politics was a ridiculously irresponsible measure to increase spending on after school programs. Before that, he was a spokesman for personal fitness under the Bush 41 administration.
Other than supporting the war on Saddam Hussein (which isn’t really too conservative since most Americans do, too), I’ve never heard him complain about over regulation or too high of taxes. On social issues, Schwarzenegger is an avowed liberal. He’s in favor of abortion, homosexual rights, and seems to support unlimited immigration and not doing anything to stop illegal immigrants. Is this the kind of guy that we want to be one of the most prominent faces for conservatism? ...
All I know is the guy tends to play violence-prone power-driven characters in movies and he's pro-war. If I were a California voter, I would shy away from such a man. But if he is loyal to Bush and not too concerned with principle, he would do as a challenger to the current Democratic governor, for the president's purposes.
Can you smell the sweet odor of concidence, or the more rotten stink of a plot in this recall movement?
- One of the main reasons the state and its governor are in trouble is because of the energy crisis that hit a couple of years ago.
- It appears that Enron, the Texas energy company headed by Bush pal Ken Lay, deliberately manipulated California's energy market. Enron was the leader of a group of companies, many based in Texas, that were profiting hugely as electricity prices soared in California in 2000. Gov. Davis pleeaded for a cap on energy prices, but Bush refused till a primary supplier in California, PG&E declared bankruptcy and the state was near bankruptcy.
- Enron was a primary contributor to the Bush campaign.
- Did you notice how helpful it was to Bush to control Florida in the last election? Wouldn't it be nice for him if he also controlled California the next time.
I hope California voters are aware they may be contributing to the loss of free elections in this country if they support a Bush man.
Palema
8:36 AM
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