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Peryn · 10-08-2003, 03:35 PM

Everyone thinks arnold is stupid and cannot govern that state. But look at his campaign. He was by far, the smartest strategist. He figured out how to appeal to teh largest amount of voters. He took a position that republicans can respect, on his economic plans. He took a stance that democrats accept on his social issues. He was the only candidate that could adequately appeal to BOTH parties. i haven't seen recent figures but as of last night, 25% of teh people that voted no on recall voted for arnold. What other politician has been able to get that kind of cross-party support? He is also the perfect man to get california back on teh right track. He surrounded himself with very intelligent people. He can begin to get teh state back on track with the support of both republicans adn democrats. At the end of his term, he can then put himself behind a strong republican like Mcclintoch. He can succesfully transition the state over to another party without causing much damage. The voters wont go from one political extreme to another, and get angry with him and he wont polarize the state. Even if he does a bad job and teh democrats get back in, it will be better off than if he hadn't gotten elected at all. The republicans will be happier, as they had their chance in office, and teh democrats will be happier so they can say "i told you so". All around, it is a win-win situation.

As for college age student not voting for teh recall....im the exact opposite. Attending a community college, which were hit very hard, i saw first hand teh effects of davis/bustamante cutting money to teh schools. I saw many of my classes being cut, i saw tuition increase, i saw a lack of counselors, i saw almost all the of part-time faculty have their jobs threatened or lost. I saw teh computer classes not allowed to print because we couldn't afford the paper. The complaints of education cuts weren't just some bean counters talking about theory this time...

10-08-2003, 03:35 PM	#74 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	Everyone thinks arnold is stupid and cannot govern that state. But look at his campaign. He was by far, the smartest strategist. He figured out how to appeal to teh largest amount of voters. He took a position that republicans can respect, on his economic plans. He took a stance that democrats accept on his social issues. He was the only candidate that could adequately appeal to BOTH parties. i haven't seen recent figures but as of last night, 25% of teh people that voted no on recall voted for arnold. What other politician has been able to get that kind of cross-party support? He is also the perfect man to get california back on teh right track. He surrounded himself with very intelligent people. He can begin to get teh state back on track with the support of both republicans adn democrats. At the end of his term, he can then put himself behind a strong republican like Mcclintoch. He can succesfully transition the state over to another party without causing much damage. The voters wont go from one political extreme to another, and get angry with him and he wont polarize the state. Even if he does a bad job and teh democrats get back in, it will be better off than if he hadn't gotten elected at all. The republicans will be happier, as they had their chance in office, and teh democrats will be happier so they can say "i told you so". All around, it is a win-win situation. As for college age student not voting for teh recall....im the exact opposite. Attending a community college, which were hit very hard, i saw first hand teh effects of davis/bustamante cutting money to teh schools. I saw many of my classes being cut, i saw tuition increase, i saw a lack of counselors, i saw almost all the of part-time faculty have their jobs threatened or lost. I saw teh computer classes not allowed to print because we couldn't afford the paper. The complaints of education cuts weren't just some bean counters talking about theory this time... __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.