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Doens't matter if it's two weeks, it's still the law. :) And I'm not the one who is making threads on a an issue that should have been settled in that other thread. But whatever. I'm not going to get into it this time. You are as attentive as a brick. :love:
Actually, I created this thread FIRST. Check the dates. So how can this issue be settled in the other thread if this thread was created first? So quit being a hypocrite with your love icons. This thread was created before that other post. So if you don't like me making threads like this, don't post in them and quit being such a baby.Quote:
Originally posted by Tokkiquil
Doens't matter if it's two weeks, it's still the law. :) And I'm not the one who is making threads on a an issue that should have been settled in that other thread. But whatever. I'm not going to get into it this time. You are as attentive as a brick. :love:
I'm going to ask you both to cut it out. Stick to the topic.
Why are you so angry? :(
(that was for dingo_jellybean.)
I think people can be far too opinionated at times. Just my own opinion.
Like I said, and what Yameneko said, I'll stay on topic.Quote:
Originally posted by Tokkiquil
Why are you so angry? :(
(that was for dingo_jellybean.)
Arnold has no qualifications as a governor, does that mean he'll be a bad governor? No, but it does rise his chances of being a bad governor.
As for me being angry, I guess your definition of angry is one who proves you wrong and for stating the truth. Besides, why not just black out your off-topic comments in this thread like you do your pics?
You didn't prove me wrong. You didn't really prove anything, actually. :) And why are you going for personal insults? I can't help the way I look in pictures!
Yams told you both to stop. If either of you say one more thing to each other, and I don't care if its mean or nice, I will ban you on the spot. You shouldn't have to be warned twice.
Well he must be qualified otherwise he'd never have been able to become governor. Here are the qualifications needed:Quote:
Originally posted by Dingo_Jellybean
Arnold has no qualifications as a governor, does that mean he'll be a bad governor? No, but it does rise his chances of being a bad governor.
I think this is a big problem with this country is that we forget that anyone who meet the simple age and citizenship qualifications are qualified to run for political office. Maybe we should start giving "less qualified" individuals the chance to run. It's sad that we feel that we need a career politician to tell us what's good for us.Quote:
I. QUALIFICATIONS
A candidate shall:
A. Be a U.S. citizen. Cal. Const. Art. V, §21
B. Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that
nomination papers are issued to the person. §2012
C. Satisfy the following registration requirements:
1. Partisan Candidates
Be registered with the political party whose nomination he or she is seeking for not less
than three months immediately prior to the time the declaration of candidacy is presented
to the county elections official or, if eligible to register for less than three months, for
as long as he or she has been eligible to register to vote in California. §8001
2. Independent Candidates
Not have been registered as affiliated with any qualified political party within three
months immediately prior to the time the declaration of candidacy is presented to the
county elections official. §8550(f)
D. Not have served two terms in the office sought since November 6, 1990.
That's just my opinion anyway. Sorry eariler for posting in this. I didn't realize it was two weeks old at the time and I now remember that the posting rules are a bit stricter here for old threads. Sorry again. :)
Well, that's not what I meant.
I meant that he had no political qualifications(experience). He just signed a deal with Health and Fitness magazine, I mean he's been a weekly editor(more like a revisor) of the magazine. Although some money will go to the state(about 1.3 million), it's hardly a scratch on the 27 billion dollar deficit. Hopefully he won't get too caught up as vice president(I think that's what he is now after that contract) of H&F Magazine.
It doesn't bother me that he has no real political experience, hell, even Virginia's own governor, Mark Warner, doesn't have much political experience himself. If you know what you're doing, and you do it well, then you're well qualified to be governor. Heck, you can even run for president, but you just need to get recognized and get the majority of votes to actually become governor/president/whatever you're running for.
I voted for Earley :PQuote:
Originally posted by Agent Proto
It doesn't bother me that he has no real political experience, hell, even Virginia's own governor, Mark Warner, doesn't have much political experience himself.
Sorry Folks, but I don't know how many of you actually live in CA- I'll take Ahhnold over Gray Davis any day of the week.
I'm surprised how little information one needs to have before said one makes a bunch of uninformed snap judgments.
As one who speaks a foreign language better than most foreigners speak english, I can say that Arnold's English is as good as it's going to get, which ain't bad. (No need to point out the gratuitous use of the word ain't.. it is noted)
Of course Arnold has political background. He's married to a Kennedy. You don't have to be a senetor to know something about politics. (look at everyone on this board)
Also, as a californian, I can say that he is doing a bang up job as governor. He is a republican, married and in conference with a very prominant democrat, and (important Item:) He's not in it for the money. He actually took a pay cut to be the governor.
It's been a long time since a governor, or other state official has had enough charisma to be able to get the house and senate of the state to compromise and come together to actually get some things done, and the changes and "house cleaning" that he has already done has already benefited california a good deal.
I'm not saying he's a superior being. But he doesn't suck as a governor.
i dont know how well of a job hes doing. all i hear is negative comments from people talking about cuts here and there. other students were complaining about the prices going up for college units. (it doesnt really make much of a difference to me as my dad pays my college tuition for me) but then again.. people tend to over emphasize the bad and leave out the good.
then again... his reputation precedes him. a few of my teachers discussed the fact he won... most negative points like him and adult films, quoting him that women are objects (dont quote me on that though i heard this from a teacher so i dont know if any of it is true or not)behind in his past.
that said IMO he was an actor... perfect candidate to setup as a figurehead. people tell him what to say, if he screws up they just dissapear and leave him to take the fall. yes.. more conspiracy theory. then again... can they directly point out each and every single dollar in the billions of deficit and tell us it was wisely used in ____? i think not. poltitical figureheads always like to say we are going to do this this and this, and most of the time it doesnt happen or it doesnt completely happen. im just wondering if arnold is the lesser or greater of two evils.