Arnold's "State of the State" speech in California. I tell you what, I was a fan before, because I thought he was fiscally conservative and socially liberal. After reading this speech, I'm even more of fan. The guy looks at his state and see problems and tries to find solutions. He doesn't pander to special interests or lobbies, he doesn't care if he seems heartless. He's a got huge budget problem to fix, and he's darn well gonna get it fixed. Up until today, I was against changing the Constitution to allow him to run for President, but, more than any other politician I've seen, he seems to get it.
I think the key may be that he's not a politician, but unlike other celebrities that have been elected to public office, he's also not beholden to his party, nor is he playing it safe. The only people he's beholden to are his constituents, and he knows that what's best for them is not higher taxes, nor tax cuts, nor welfare, nor pork, but proper budgeting to attract business and create wealth for everyone.
Schwarzenegger For President, 2012!
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It was an excellent speech. Thanks for posting it as I hadn't heard it or of it except briefly on the nightly news (that horribly misrepresented). The pension is a big one and it would be nice to rid ourselves of it, but the political fight will be fierce. There was a good article in the Freeman last year about the plan. It is called '3 at 50' if I remember correctly, and government employees get 3% for every year worked at age 50, up to 90%. The unions here have dominated state politics for years and won't give in without a fight.
I've been impressed by the Governator since he came in, and he has been a stalwart for limited government and liberty. The prescription drug card, however, is a rather peculiar exception, and he was very shady on the details. Well, nobody's perfect.
I don't think we need a Const. amendment. I actually think now more than ever, the Founding Fathers' wisdom is apparent. With disdain for America and free markets at a high point, I'd rather that a foreign born person not be able to run for president.
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