Volume II No. 08
 10-11-03
 Arnold Schwarzenegger
 { The Naked Governor-Elect Of California
 author: Vance Cureton
 © Copyright 2003

 The political embarassment that was the recall election of California
 Governor Gray Davis is at long, last over. To the surprise of hardly
 anyone, Arnold Schwarzenegger aka "The Terminator" emerged 
 victorious. But instead of this being a crowning moment for the state 
 that is all by itself, "The Left Coast." Arnold's election represents 
 everything that is wrong - and unfair - in America's political system. 
 And this election is perhaps the harbinger of many, sad, difficult, 
 days ahead. Not only for California, but for other states where nascent 
 recall campaigns are already underway.

 There are numerous questions that the politicos will analyze and
 argue about in the months and weeks ahead. Why did Arnold win? 
 What was the magic that he possessed that Cruz Bustamente did 
 not? -- In a state where the Latin population is increasing, and growing 
 in political influence. 

 Why cast a vote for Arnold instead of one of their own?

 Is there any doubt that Arnold's only positive attribute as a candidate
 is that he was an "outsider?" A vague term that in reality means nothing. 
 Especially when taken into consideration the experienced political hats 
 that were on his election team. But, Arnold was in effect the "Anti-Candidate" 
 in this particular election.

 A political hustler who answered few questions with specfics, and offered 
 not even a vague plan to the electorate as to how he intends to revive 
 the fortunes of America's Sunshine State. Arnold's shallow smile was 
 like that of the carnival huckster who holds a bottle of a magic cure-all
 elixir in his hand, and offers only riddles and witticisms when asked by
 an anonymous voice in the crowd, "...What exactly is the secret formula?
 What is the liquid in the bottle?"

 "I cannot tell you that. But, trust me. The power contained in this
 potion is real, and can relieve you of all your pain and sorrows..."

Of course those words are never spoken aloud. But, why would you 
 choose not to believe a man with such a confident smile?

 Arnold Schwarzenegger the "Non-Candidate." The man with the 
 "Kennedy Wife" on his arm. White male priviledge on display. "I will 
 not answer your questions. I will not debate. I will not give specifics. 
 But of course you shall case your vote for me. You will elect me for 
 Governor of California. It is my destiny. I deserve the honor."

 So there you have them now. Arnold and Maria. Camelot West Coast 
 Style. A news anchor's dream.

 * But, what of the women that Arnold groped and fondled. { political mudslinging!}
 * What about his total lack of political experience? { it does not matter!}
 * What about the true political "conservatives" in California that did
    not endorse the  governor-elect. { don't need them!}
 * What about the democrats in the California legislature who don't trust 
   Arnold -- and never will, because he represents the same cabal that started 
   the recall process. { a bunch of sore losers!}

 Ahhhh, but a governor must have a political machine behind him to be 
 effective. Ask Jesse Ventura. He was one and done.

 Arnold has no true constituency in California. He lacks a  political base. 
 His celebrity is what got him elected. And although, he may attempt to 
 govern in what the rest of the country laughingly refers to as "La, La, Land." 

 California is not some wispy mirage disconnected from the rest of the
 political reality that is the United States of America. 

 California is a real state. With real problems. 

 So you may ask, can a governor govern without clothes? 

 For the good people who live on the "Left Coast." -- We certainly hope 
 so.
 

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