We did the right thing . . .
Ahnold gave his statement on the state of the State this evening and he did a damn good job. He's a good speaker, clear and concise, and animated enough that the thick accent doesn't really get in the way.
Gird your loins though, Cahleefohrneeahns, we are about to take another
buttload onslaught of abuse from the cynical and unimaginative in other states after they get an earful of Ahnold's speech. Our Governor spoke of Optimism. and Pride. and Hope for the Future. Confidence in Ourselves. Realistic Perceptions and Self-Discipline. Hard Work, Responsibility, and Focus. He told the legislators and politicians to stop squabbling and do their job of making this state a good place to live. That oughta give the rest of the country something to mock -- and envy.
My Favorite statement:
"We here in Cahleefohrniah are the launching pad for the extraordinary."
More faves:
"We don't have a budget crisis, we have a spending crisis."
[tax revenues have risen 10% in the last 10 years while spending has risen 43%]
"We cannot give what we do not have. ...A bankrupt Cahleefohrniah cannot support anyone."
"We must get on with the promise that beckons."
"UC Merced" ?!? Why not?
"I don't want to move boxes around -- I want to blow them up!" [referring to plans to consolidate the redundant, abolish the unnecessary and modernize the archaic in government systems.]
"I will be the Job Czar. ...I am by nature a salesman, ...and Cahleefohrniah is the easiest sell ever." ["If I can sell tickets to ...
Last Action Hero -- I can sell anything."]
on Workers' Compensation Reform: our cost basis is 2 times the national average. Our governor wants to get injured workers back on the job by concentrating on MDs not JDs. [
that oughta please the trial lawyers' assn...]
on the Energy situation: build power plants, not energy agencies.
Environmental concerns: Ahnold used the term "Hydrogen Highway," we'll hafta see about that one. Proposing to include solar power in new homes and retrofit older buildings.
"Economic growth and the Environment can coexist. ...Want to see it? Come to Cahleefohrneeah!"
Ahnold mentioned uniting the Cahleefohrneeiah Delegation [of national representatives] to fight for equitable federal funding for state Homeland Security issues, and, interesting phrase, "Criminal Aliens." Mayhaps he and GWB have a little disagreement about "undocumented
wetbacks workers." hmmm? He is also working actively to prevent base closures and stated pride in the role Cahleefohrneeiah has had in training the best military force, ever.
Ending with a Reagan quote about "America is an Empire of Ideals." Ahnold took it a step further to state that
"Cahleefohrneeiah is an Empire of Hope and Aspirations." [That certainly has been the history of the "Golden State." That moniker was only in a minor way about the mineral found in Sutter's Mill. . .
[...intended] ]
So far [50 days] I think we've made a positive step in going through all that drek with the recall. We now have a leader who is willing to go out on a limb, take action, recognize that difficult changes must be made and not give a shit if anyone likes him or not as long is he is making this state better and stronger. I'm satisfied so far. You?
Posted by
Claire on 01/06 at 12:10 PM
Actually you’re friend Raging Dumbass is the troll. Have a look at him conspiring last night.
Posted on January 5, 2004 @ 9:52 pm by Raging Dave
OK, I have an idea. I’m going to walk the dog, have a smoke, and then I say that everybody go on over to dear Pimp Geoffry’s blog, and commence shitting wildly all over the place. I think it would be fun to see how long it would take before all the IP’s get banned, and just maybe Pimpy Boy Geoff would reign in his bitch.
Anyone up for it? Seems like a fun thing to do.
Posted by
on 01/07/04 at 04:25 AM
Boys, boys—please go play outside, now. We’re discussing grown-up things.
[And, Gordy? The word you’re [you are] looking for is “your."]
Posted by
Claire on 01/07/04 at 04:36 AM
I don’t follow politics or know much about them, but I did, and do, support Arnold. I call him Arnold not because I know him personally but because I cannot for the bloody life of me spell his last name correctly more than once and I hit that quota day before yesterday.
However, be that as it may, his motives are the least suspect of any politician I’ve seen. Money? He’s already rich out the wahzoo. Power? He had plenty of that as a movie star. Higher political plans? He can’t run for Prez, now can he? I believe he has a good heart, good intentions, and I really don’t care if he played grabass with half of Hollywood. Like any other politician never tried it?
Yep, I’m quite satisfied (and longwindedly so) so far.
Posted by
LeeAnn on 01/07/04 at 10:46 AM
Who’s his speechwriter? Some echoes of Camelot in there.
Posted by
on 01/07/04 at 11:18 AM
Yeah, Bill—that’s that *optimism* stuff. Ain’t it refreshing?
Posted by
Claire on 01/07/04 at 12:41 PM
Funny - Gordon (or, more likely, the troll pretending to be him) posted the same crap on my blog, too.
Posted by
Xrlq on 01/07/04 at 02:23 PM
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