Angry Republicans request meeting with governor over appointment

San Diego Tribune ^ | 12/7/05 | Tom Chorneau

[calcowgirl]

But my caution to Republicans that are talking about rather drastic measures (is) they are overreacting. They should judge the governor on how he governs, and that's all that matters."

Yep. That's all that matters. Record spending increases, record borrowing, a leftist environmental platform (taxpayer subsidized hydrogen highways, taxpayer subsidized solar roofs, global warming, etc.), "assault weapon" bans, less than 50% Republican judicial appointments, attack on property rights (Sierra Nevada Conservancy), leftist appointments (Reiss, Tamminen, Henning, Kennedy), etc.

[SierraWasp]

"Don't have a cow, man."

Are you kiddin? With my waspish waiste, I ain't built for THAT!!!

[calcowgirl]

He is successful at exactly WHAT???

Ditto to that question. I'm interested in the response.

[SierraWasp]

"Let's go back to Perot."

Let's just don't and they say we did, ok? Geeze! Are you series? (snort!)

I din't enjoy them Bill & Hitlery years much, did you?

[Mr Rogers]

McCain is the most popular politician in the country, except possibly for Rudy Giuliani.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[SierraWasp]

"Proud to have not voted for this fool."

You and me both!!!

[SierraWasp]

"One of the most significant elements in how a person governs is the appointments they make."

Precisely! And their view of the proper role of government in the citizen's/people's lives!!! (or out of their lives)

[Publius]

I don't want any third parties when we can't even get our danged elected officials to honor the Parties we have, nor their stated platforms!!!

Over the past 30 years, the party platforms have been drawn up by the fringes of each party. People in the practical world of politics who have to run for office tend to run away from these platforms the way Dole did in ‘96.

Precisely how many of the above described "independents, RINO's and DINO's have ever gone down in history as ever accomplishing ANYTHING meaningful to anyone in this nation?

That question is irrelevant. Since Jackson and Van Buren instituted our modern party system in the 1830's, the goal of American political parties has been to win and wield power, not to necessarily accomplish anything meaningful. Whenever parties try to accomplish something meaningful, we end up with things like civil war (Lincoln) or galloping democratic socialism (FDR and LBJ).

The American electorate averages out in the Great Middle, and that middle won’t go for candidates of the extremes unless there is an extreme situation, like the Great Depression. People don’t like radical change unless there is an obvious crisis.

I din't enjoy them Bill & Hitlery years much, did you?

Polling studies done after the ‘92 election showed that Perot did not elect Clinton. What Perot did was deny Clinton a majority, which destroyed any chance Clinton had of claiming a mandate. In that sense, Perot did the Republicans a favor by tying Clinton’s hands.

[SierraWasp]

"How do you pronounce Bebith?"

Uhh... I think that's "Be Bich" with a lisp, ain't it???

[goldstategop]

But we do have something the big party donors don't... our feet and our votes. If we all stay home next November, do you think they will get the message? We may not be able to buy an ear but without our vote, the CAGOP sinks into complete irrelevance in this state. There, let that sink in.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[goldstategop]

The major difference between the Governor and Democrats is he prefers to borrow and they prefer to tax. Even that distinction may disappear next year. I'd love to hear then how the party brass will justify it.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[calcowgirl]

What better place is there for someone to get to intimately know the workings of Sacramento, to build a network of supporters, to learn the issues, than the Chief-of-Staff slot? ... Why would Schwarzenegger deny the CA GOP the benefits of holding that position?

He is grooming a future leader--for the other team.

[SierraWasp]

You, as usual, are stunningly perceptive!!!

[goldstategop]

ROFL. The CA situation is the reverse of Texas. Here the Democrats have a deep bench. The Republicans aren't even in the minor leagues and they don't hold two statewide offices - one appointed. In January 2007, I'd look for California to be an even deeper shade of blue.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[calcowgirl]

Can't something similar be said of Bush too, I mean, he's twice the Republican that Arnie is, but Bush is still a RINO.

If Bush were eligible for reelection, perhaps that would be a worthy discussion for a separate thread.

[SierraWasp]

Let Arnold see your vote on Sacto TV Poll Re: Clemency (and comments welcomed)

Look for "Clemency Poll" about half way down the left side of the page. (I think it lets ya vote more than once, with comments via e-mail every time)

[SierraWasp]

Dang it! Denny Crane said somethin new last Tuesday and I was gonna make a note of it and I forgot!!!

Now I'ma wrackin my brane!!!

[calcowgirl]

Will the decision on clemency for Stanley Williams 
affect your support for Gov. Schwarzenegger? 

Choice   Votes  Percentage of 293 Votes  
Yes      217    74% 
No        76    26%