Topic awaiting preservation: Schwarzenegger Announces Calif. Gov. Bid (Page 3 of 3)

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Through Davis' mistakes we, the Californians, are paying the price. I really don't think anyone that doesn't live in California and is going through this has much room to say whether or not they think So and So would be good govenor or whether there should be a recall at all. The point is, Davis screwed up and we're paying the price.

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do you not realize that a bit of what goes on in california affect the rest of the pacific northwest (and further i'm sure). that loverly lil energy crisis yall got goin down there has jacked power prices in montana, washington, oregon and idaho. it's not the only thing mind you...but it's one of them! the port in l.a. is the busiest port in the u.s. so if that's not moving how it should, then business in other states suffer. i could go on and on with this, but i think you get the point.
believe me...i'd love nothing more then to set your whole state afloat...but since i can't, yous hafta deal with people having an opinion on what's goin on there!

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Snookumz: I haven't worked out why you think we shouldn't have an opinion on this (the goings on in one of the most important states in one of the most important countries in the world - the 'one of' bit is optional). OK so one guy has made a mess what you need to think about is whether the person you are rooting for will be better or worse.

An interesting article:
www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1057412,00.html

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I think you all should voice your opinion about our fiasco out here. In fact, I think it would be fun to hear how each of you non-Californians would vote.

So yes/no on the recall.

And who would you vote for in case the recall makes it?

. . : slicePuzzle

Well, first explain this 'recall' to me...what is it exactly? What does it mean in the american politcal system?

No to the recall as it was all dirty dealings from the power companies.

Who would I vote for amongst that sack full of liars and cheaters? Now there is a pickle indeed. Was Gary Coleman still in the race?

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Haha, Gray Davis has been Terminated!

Finally, proof that the system *can* work. So many times we get screwed by politicians, it's amazing to finally see a system that says "you fuck it up, and you're gone." Congratulations to all the good people of California, hopefully everyones lives will be better for it. This should be implemented in every government, at every level. This is the ultimate way to force governments to be accountable to the people.

Bugs, Yes on recall, thumbs up for Arnold (he may not of been my top choice, but the race was between him and the word 'no', voting for anyone else [except Davis - 'no'] would hurt the entire recall vote).

Skaarjj, the recall is a vote brought on by the people, because they felt (accurately) that their governer was doing a piss-poor job. What the special vote does is forces out the old governer before his official term is up, so that he can do no more damage.

Give it up for Governer Ahhhhhnold!!

Yes, he won. Seriously. Ozone thread.

in austria (my home) the newspapers wrote already yesterday that Arnold is governor. They are very hasty!

And accurate!!! Woohoo!!!

I am thrilled that we have a second chance at this! Now it is time to see the recall delayed for months because of all the legal challenges that have already been prepared by the opposition. I can only hope that the courts quickly decide that the people have a right to be heard.

Emps, please don't judge the entire process by that one article. I really don't think that is fair at all. The people of "kullyforya" wanted this to happen. It couldn't have happened without a whole lot of signatures and ultimately a whole lot of votes for the recall and for Arnold. I went to the polls this evening and I have never seen such a turn out before. There was a line around the building! A friend of mine had the same experience and he voted at this lunch hour. Turn out was huge and I think Arnold really has the people optimistic about our future once again.

Anyway, I am just euphoric about this. Now I'm off to watch more of the analysis and such on TV. Good night all

. . : slicePuzzle

Like it or not, know it or not... it's the start of a new day for California, and hopefully the end of a long night.

Bugs, I share your euphoria...