Posted on 12/13/2012 2:35:06 PM PST by nickcarraway
In a new interview with Esquire, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reflects on his time in public office and shares what he’s learned about politics.
“You can’t learn charisma,” said Schwarzenegger. “The power of influence is one of the most unique powers that you can have. It’s not the power of controlling people. It’s developing a certain skill of communicating what you want to accomplish so that people will follow you.”
Schwarzenegger also said, “Be a public servant. Not a party servant,” a statement that isn’t surprising given the fact that his own views weren’t always in line with Republican doctrine.
Speaking about taxes, Schwarzenegger’s got no problem paying them, he says. “I always tell my accountant, If you’re in doubt about taxes, pay more. No Cayman Island offshore investments. No gimmicks. I love paying my taxes!”
There were a number of moments during Schwarzenegger’s time in office that caused him to scratch his head.
“I remember when I went into politics, the legislature wanted to create a blueberry commission. Who’s gonna say no to a blueberry commission? Well, I said no. I thought they should fix the budget before they do the fu—king blueberry commission.”
And: “Politicians admire the military people who go to Iraq and risk their lives. Well, how about having just 10 percent of that courage?”
“We must teach the future leaders that political courage is not political suicide,” concludes Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger is making a return to movies: “Last Stand,” in which he plays a sheriff trying to prevent a fugitive from entering his town, hits theaters in January
Schwarzenegger - I lived under this jerk as governor for 7 years. He turned out to be a gutless wonder who couldn’t run away fast enough from the union leaders and Dem legislative leaders after he lost his first battle to them. What a POS.
Hey Arnold how did you enjoy screwing your ugly housekeeper in the same home as your wife and children? Then you go on TV talk shows trying to get your reputation back. Well Arnold, you sure do have one hell of a reputation, and you will never live it down as it is justly deserved.
He must have a guaranteed waiver
Ahnold was supposed to save the CA GOP from itself, but the hapless vehicle is still sinking in the quicksand of defeat for as far as the eye can see.
It is just impossible to explain to the American people that it is the “little people” as Leona Helmsley may have called them, who pay the costs for the elites. People truly think they can become happy by “taxing the rich.”
Even AHHHNolds Tax Payment will not fund Mochelles next Vacation. just sayin
TT
Love That Asshat
Since I really have nothing to fear at present, I may very well stop doing that.
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