Ah-nold For President

By Acheron February 9, 2001 12:01 PM

(MSNBC)Ok, so maybe not for President, but Arnold Schwarzenegger is considering a run for the California governor's seat in the upcoming election, partly because of the energy crisis that Governor Gray Davis can't seem to get control of.

Schwarzenegger(R) apparently got pretty upset about an article that LA Times political columnist, George Skelton, wrote about current Gov. Davis' reelection prospects. ?So much so, that he called in from his movie set and spoke with Skelton about the problems with Davis' leadership and the energy crisis, and alluded that he may run for the political office.

?It?s upsetting to everyone right now. ... People are taking their companies out of state because they?re worried [about electricity]. ... And then someone cannot make up their mind what they really want to do. ... You cannot make great decisions if you?re just worried about your re-election,? said Schwarzenegger.

It's not too surprising to me. ?Though I wouldn't say that I've been following Arnold's career closely, but I have noticed his growing interest in politics. ?So, even though this may be pure speculation, there's a good chance that he may run. ?He would not only be following Ron Reagan's footsteps in leaving the stage for politics, he would likely have some of Reagan's policies, as he sees Reagan as a role model.

?I saw in the last 10 years that I?m getting much more pleasure out of [helping people] than making money and making movies. And it?s increasing my desire to do that. It can lead ? and will lead, probably ? to some political office. I haven?t really said this is the time. But, you know, the bottom line is if Davis goes on the way he is ? then eventually there will be a vacuum in a year and I could,? Schwarzenegger told Skelton.

I, for one think that he would make a great governor. ?He's knowledgable of the system and has a genuine interest in helping people, and there's a great problem in the state as it is right now. ?But hell, what do I know? ?I'm not even from California. ?So if there are any Californians in the audience that would care to chime in, then please feel free below.

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RE: Ah-nold For President   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 6, 2001 8:09 PM

"But Governor! That is a HORRIBLE decision if I might say!"

"Yoo haf a prah-blem?"

"Yes, I just don't think part three of your idea is feasible."

"Kiss my ASS."

"Excuse me?"

(Sound of gun magazine loading.)

"Hasta La Vista, Baby."

"WAIT!!"

(Sounds of repeating gunshots.)

(Body slumps to the floor.)

"Nooo-baady messes with tha governer!"

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Posted by Acheron (denny@dtheatre.com) on February 6, 2001 8:31 PM

you've been terminated...

RE: RE: Ah-nold For President   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 7, 2001 10:39 AM

Missed joke oppurtunity: Arnold shoulda said "altavista dot com, baby"

Meh?   reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on February 7, 2001 1:19 PM

This Joke has been Terminated

RE: Ah-nold For President   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 7, 2001 9:45 PM

Isn't there a law or something stating that if you're from a foreign country, that you can't decide to be in another country's politics?  I don't think that came out right, but you all get my point.  No offense Arny.

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Posted by Acheron (denny@dtheatre.com) on February 7, 2001 10:18 PM

Arnold's an American Citizen.  The only political office that is only available to American born citizens is the presidency(and possibly a supreme court position -- but I doubt that).  You can even be VP and be foreign born.

Arnold's got nothing to worry about in that department.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 8, 2001 1:32 PM

He'll be back.

RE: Ah-nold For President   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 8, 2001 1:38 PM

Who's Ron Regan? Do you mean Reagan?

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Posted by Acheron (denny@dtheatre.com) on February 9, 2001 11:59 AM

um yeah...my mistake.

RE: Ah-nold For President   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 11, 2001 1:44 AM

I am pretty sure in demolition man Arnold was the president (with the help of an amendment).. Personally I think Magnum PI will be there before Arnold, but one can only hope heh.

spif

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 12, 2001 10:21 AM

President:  Jesse "The Body" Ventura

Vice President: Arnie

and Carl Weathers as "The Beaver"