2008 Woodie Awards
The Political Corner
Who can act as the best California's governor?
Brandon Biegert
Issue date: 11/18/05 Section: Opinion
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Responding to voter's overwhelming rejection of his reform agenda, Governor Schwarzenegger said, ``If I would do another 'Terminator' movie, I would have 'Terminator' travel back in time to tell Arnold not to have a special election.''
Well, I, for one, am glad that he is working hard to come up with such practical plans to reform California.
Two years ago, Californians kicked then-Governor Davis out of office, and voted in Schwarzenegger, whose qualifications include mediocre actor, steroid-assisted body builder and fitness model.
When faced with this impressive resumé, the voters of California concluded that this was the man to run the most populous state in the union, and one of the largest economies in the world.
Who would have thought, with all that practical experience, he would do so poorly?
So far he has attempted to cut education funding, eliminate survivors benefits for widows and orphans of fallen firefighters and police, and attacked public employees, teachers and nurses.
In recent weeks, the long-silent democrats have finally pitched in with an idea to solve Californians' problems.
The problem, as they see it, is that Californians elected an inexperienced, unqualified Republican actor to be governor.
Their solution: an unqualified, inexperienced Democratic actor.
The democrats have been talking about getting actor, Warren Beatty to run against Schwarzenegger in the next election.
If Californians vote for either of them, or any actor for that matter, we will continue to suffer the consequences of our foolishness.
It is time for Californians to see past the glamour of Hollywood and come back to reality.
Actors are qualified for many things. They make good movies, commercials, television shows, and a lot of money.
Actors are not qualified to do many other things. They can't perform surgery, fly jet planes, travel through time, or perform the duties of governor of California.
There are a lot of serious problems to be dealt with in California: poor education, health care, terrible fiscal policy and many others.
Good looks and big arms will not solve them.
We need someone who is experienced, has a proven track record and has the skill necessary to reform California.
Once we find a candidate with those qualities, we can put him or her on the ballot. In the meantime, let the actors stick to making movies.
Well, I, for one, am glad that he is working hard to come up with such practical plans to reform California.
Two years ago, Californians kicked then-Governor Davis out of office, and voted in Schwarzenegger, whose qualifications include mediocre actor, steroid-assisted body builder and fitness model.
When faced with this impressive resumé, the voters of California concluded that this was the man to run the most populous state in the union, and one of the largest economies in the world.
Who would have thought, with all that practical experience, he would do so poorly?
So far he has attempted to cut education funding, eliminate survivors benefits for widows and orphans of fallen firefighters and police, and attacked public employees, teachers and nurses.
In recent weeks, the long-silent democrats have finally pitched in with an idea to solve Californians' problems.
The problem, as they see it, is that Californians elected an inexperienced, unqualified Republican actor to be governor.
Their solution: an unqualified, inexperienced Democratic actor.
The democrats have been talking about getting actor, Warren Beatty to run against Schwarzenegger in the next election.
If Californians vote for either of them, or any actor for that matter, we will continue to suffer the consequences of our foolishness.
It is time for Californians to see past the glamour of Hollywood and come back to reality.
Actors are qualified for many things. They make good movies, commercials, television shows, and a lot of money.
Actors are not qualified to do many other things. They can't perform surgery, fly jet planes, travel through time, or perform the duties of governor of California.
There are a lot of serious problems to be dealt with in California: poor education, health care, terrible fiscal policy and many others.
Good looks and big arms will not solve them.
We need someone who is experienced, has a proven track record and has the skill necessary to reform California.
Once we find a candidate with those qualities, we can put him or her on the ballot. In the meantime, let the actors stick to making movies.