Those Hollywood elitists are too busy caring about the environment and animals and other people (especially the poor) to support the GOP!

That's what's wrong with America today.

Those Hollywood elitists are too busy pretending to care about the poor and stupid who buy tickets to their crap.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, may not make the trip. Schwarzenegger has said that state business may keep him in Sacramento.

"State Busines" = getting reelected because of a perceived distance from the Republican party, something that is happening to a lot of Republicans in tough re-election fights. Pussies.

Charlie Daniels...oh, man, that's some weak shiat....

BooBoo23: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, may not make the trip. Schwarzenegger has said that state business may keep him in Sacramento.

"State Busines" = getting reelected because of a perceived distance from the Republican party, something that is happening to a lot of Republicans in tough re-election fights. Pussies.

In fairness to Arnold Schwarzenegger (Jesus fark, who would have thought I'd ever say that), he's never really been lockstep in GOP policy. He's a Republican, but he's actually been, dare I say it, not horrible in California.

Wait, if Stallone was behind McInsane during the Pimraries to counter Huckabee and Chuck Norris...they can't get those 2 to show up?
Priceless

They's better make the GOP convention into a telethon for Hurricane Gustav pretty damn quick. SUMMON JERRY LEWIS!

Bloody William: In fairness to Arnold Schwarzenegger...

True- from what I've read, he's actually done pretty well. However, I would imagine that (regardless of his actual policies) appearing cozy with the GOP faithful won't exactly help his electoral chances for his state office- much like my own Senator, Elizabeth Dole, a GOP "rock star" who won't be attending either, due to a "busy week scheduled in NC"....

Why do they need "big stars" at the convention?

Glasgowsfinest: Why do they need "big stars" at the convention?

Because they want it to "help" with their favorablility ratings.

Why, what did you think modern conventions were for? Picking a candidate?

MacEnvy: Why, what did you think modern conventions were for? Picking a candidate?

*Sob* You've shattered my illusions.

God, it's like we exist in the future of a comedic sci-fi movie made in 1994.

"Governor Schwarzenegger today announced...."

/Liberal friends in Cali don't complain to much about him, though.

BooBoo23: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, may not make the trip. Schwarzenegger has said that state business may keep him in Sacramento.

"State Busines" = getting reelected because of a perceived distance from the Republican party, something that is happening to a lot of Republicans in tough re-election fights. Pussies.

California governorship has term limits.As a result, Arnold's not running again (next Governor is expected to be Dianne Feinstein or in a longshot, Jerry Brown). The "state business" is signing a budget. It's the same reason California passed at the delegate counting, since many among the original Dem delegates were also state assemeblymen & senators.

Bloody William: BooBoo23: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, may not make the trip. Schwarzenegger has said that state business may keep him in Sacramento.

"State Busines" = getting reelected because of a perceived distance from the Republican party, something that is happening to a lot of Republicans in tough re-election fights. Pussies.

In fairness to Arnold Schwarzenegger (Jesus fark, who would have thought I'd ever say that), he's never really been lockstep in GOP policy. He's a Republican, but he's actually been, dare I say it, not horrible in California.

Also to be fair to him, he terms out in 2010. Although there are rumors that he'll run for senate against Boxer in 2010. That'd be a shame; what we really need is to get Feinstein out.

Aeonic_Blue: God, it's like we exist in the future of a comedic sci-fi movie made in 1994.

"Governor Schwarzenegger today announced...."

/Liberal friends in Cali don't complain to much about him, though.

Because Arnold's a Republican simply because he's a fiscal conservative. Socially, he's liberal. I didn't vote for him, but I can't really complain about the job he's done, particularly in comparison to his predecessors.

Bloody William: In fairness to Arnold Schwarzenegger (Jesus fark, who would have thought I'd ever say that), he's never really been lockstep in GOP policy. He's a Republican, but he's actually been, dare I say it, not horrible in California.

Rush Limbaugh and Hannity hate his guts, so he can't be all bad. I dunno how good that makes him, though, but I don't live in CA. So, it's not up to me anyway.


As to the article, I think the "fundraiser" gimmick is probably the best idea for them. It'll give the albeit somewhat illusory appearance both of classiness (and hopefully it can actually do some good), and of bucking "politics as usual."

Seems like a net positive if they go that route.

RevMercutio: next Governor is expected to be Dianne Feinstein

Ughhh.

BooBoo23: Bloody William: In fairness to Arnold Schwarzenegger...

True- from what I've read, he's actually done pretty well. However, I would imagine that (regardless of his actual policies) appearing cozy with the GOP faithful won't exactly help his electoral chances for his state office- much like my own Senator, Elizabeth Dole, a GOP "rock star" who won't be attending either, due to a "busy week scheduled in NC"....

It'll be her first busy week in the damn state

FuriousGeorge945: Bloody William: BooBoo23: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, may not make the trip. Schwarzenegger has said that state business may keep him in Sacramento.

"State Busines" = getting reelected because of a perceived distance from the Republican party, something that is happening to a lot of Republicans in tough re-election fights. Pussies.

In fairness to Arnold Schwarzenegger (Jesus fark, who would have thought I'd ever say that), he's never really been lockstep in GOP policy. He's a Republican, but he's actually been, dare I say it, not horrible in California.

Also to be fair to him, he terms out in 2010. Although there are rumors that he'll run for senate against Boxer in 2010. That'd be a shame; what we really need is to get Feinstein out.

Babs has considered retiring after her last term. It's not outside the realm of reason she does decide to retire in 2010. Certainly, I can't imagine Feinstein running again in 2012, especially since she's considering trying for the Governorship again.

FuriousGeorge945: RevMercutio: next Governor is expected to be Dianne Feinstein

Ughhh.

She's considering running. But she'll be 77 years old when she does it. Frankly, the most likely choices for Gov are both Senators. I don't see a Republican making waves for it, yet.

RevMercutio: Babs has considered retiring after her last term. It's not outside the realm of reason she does decide to retire in 2010. Certainly, I can't imagine Feinstein running again in 2012, especially since she's considering trying for the Governorship again.

She announced that she's gonna run for re-election last year, has a campaign website up already and has been doing a good deal of fundraising.

RevMercutio: She's considering running. But she'll be 77 years old when she does it. Frankly, the most likely choices for Gov are both Senators. I don't see a Republican making waves for it, yet.

Actually, I wouldn't mind her too much as Governor, since that'd take her out of the senate and she wouldn't have any real say in foreign policy issues. I don't mind most of her domestic record, but she's just been awful on national security/foreign policy stuff.

FuriousGeorge945:
Actually, I wouldn't mind her too much as Governor, since that'd take her out of the senate and she wouldn't have any real say in foreign policy issues. I don't mind most of her domestic record, but she's just been awful on national security/foreign policy stuff.

Frankly, if she runs in 2010, she's a pretty likely winner. That frees up her Senate seat for Arnold.

I always base my decisions on who should run the country by the number of celebrities a candidate attracts. If a candidate is good enough for Madonna, George Clooney and at least one of the Olsen twins, why, that's good enough for me. Go, Barack.

RevMercutio: Aeonic_Blue: God, it's like we exist in the future of a comedic sci-fi movie made in 1994.

"Governor Schwarzenegger today announced...."

/Liberal friends in Cali don't complain to much about him, though.

Because Arnold's a Republican simply because he's a fiscal conservative. Socially, he's liberal. I didn't vote for him, but I can't really complain about the job he's done, particularly in comparison to his predecessors.

THIS! It may come as a surprise to some libs but Republicans are not automatons. They're not all clones of each other.

Limbaugh and Hannity are not "Republicans". They classify themselves as Conservatives. There are plenty of moderate/liberal Republicans out there, believe it or not. Arnie's just one of the more prominent ones. It doesn't mean they are hated. It's the beauty of America, everyone can think for themselves and (in theory) wouldn't be vilified for it.

A Darth of air heads and Manicans ? So What !
Reality Tag

Meatzilla: Oh man, that sucks.
Because I really really REALLY wanted to have two celebrity pop rockstars to choose from. And I really really REALLY think that's what is
really really REALLY most important when deciding
whom is best qualified to be President of the USA



REALLY

Translation:



"My candidate is a boring old fart. I wish my guy was as cool as yours. No FAIR!"

RevMercutio: next Governor is expected to be Dianne Feinstein or in a longshot, Jerry Brown

In related news, Arizona home prices are on the rise...

The no talent, non-douche baldwin may be there. There will be no stars to play Poker
Who gives a Fark, Burn Hollywood Burn!

Meatzilla: Oh man, that sucks.
Because I really really REALLY wanted to have two celebrity pop rockstars to choose from. And I really really REALLY think that's what is
really really REALLY most important when deciding
whom is best qualified to be President of the USA



REALLY

Sorry your candidate (and party) sucks.

Gulper Eel: RevMercutio: next Governor is expected to be Dianne Feinstein or in a longshot, Jerry Brown

In related news, Arizona home prices are on the rise...

McCain selling off some extra houses? ;p

Mustang Driver: I always base my decisions on who should run the country by the number of celebrities a candidate attracts. If a candidate is good enough for Madonna, George Clooney and at least one of the Olsen twins, why, that's good enough for me. Go, Barack.

So true! After all, they are smart, hard-working, and talented enough to become a celebrity. That does put them several notches above you in every category.

The Beach Boys are going to be there. I wonder if they'll play "Bomb Iran".

Nevermind, that's not till October.

Meatzilla 2008-08-31 07:51:32 AM
Oh man, that sucks.
Because I really really REALLY wanted to have two celebrity pop rockstars to choose from. And I really really REALLY think that's what is
really really REALLY most important when deciding
whom is best qualified to be President of the USA


This.

//After all, McCain isn't quite the "celebrity"
//Although if Mathews and Keith OReilly get all hot and excited and just can't control themselves on the air then maybe Obama has to be guy

If Schwarzenegger can't go because of all the work he has to do for my state, I think he should go and chat things up with Palin. She could give him some tips on being governor based on her success and wealth of experience.

McCain: What happened to you, Arnold? You used to be someone I could trust.
Arnold: I woke up. Why don't you?


McCain: Sarah. Sarah! The other day, I was going down on my wife, I said to her, "Jeez you got a big pussy. Jeez you got a big pussy." She said, "Why did you say that twice?" I said, "I didn't."

bulok:
Limbaugh and Hannity are not "Republicans". They classify themselves as Conservatives. There are plenty of moderate/liberal Republicans out there, believe it or not. Arnie's just one of the more prominent ones. It doesn't mean they are hated. It's the beauty of America, everyone can think for themselves and (in theory) wouldn't be vilified for it.


They CLASSIFY themselves as conservatives, however, they're not. They're either nationalists or progressives. They want to see more gov't involvement in too many areas of life. They want to fight foreign nation building wars.

Pat Buchanan, Bob Barr, Ron Paul . . . they're conservatives. Bush & co. . . not so much


/republican party REALLY needs to split
//Maybe McPancakes will help that

What Would Whoopty Do: The Beach Boys are going to be there.

By which we mean "Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, and a half dozen other guys in hawaiian shirts."

In '04 at the RNC, I got to meet The Big Show and saw Bo Derek
(who still looks quite fine), and missed the chance to meet Ric
Flair at a party I decided to skip out on.

Bartman66:
//After all, McCain isn't quite the "celebrity"


The guy who parlayed his notoriety as a P.O.W. into a run for Congress? Just because you don't remember it, doesn't mean it didn't happen.

well, I'm gonna vote for the party that has the most celebrity endorsements.

They're our heart and soul.

Rosario Dawson was dancing to Stevie Wonder at the DNC. Unless the RNC can convince her to do the same at their place -only topless- they're simply not going to win this contest.

There's gonna be a "Christian" band playing a song called "Jesus take the wheel."

That's leadership for you.

I got banninated from Sean "Hannie-Pie the Tin Man's" site for calling him out on being "intellectually honest" with himself and his listeners.

If he were a true conservative, like he claims, he would be supporting Bob Barr. But he won't, because he's firmly planted in the Republican Party.

Bob Barr has more conservative notions in his little finger than McCain has, had or ever will have in his entire body.

/The republican party left me years ago.
//I'll give the libertarian party a whirl.
///can we please get rid of this two party shiat?

RevMercutio: Aeonic_Blue: God, it's like we exist in the future of a comedic sci-fi movie made in 1994.

"Governor Schwarzenegger today announced...."

/Liberal friends in Cali don't complain to much about him, though.

Because Arnold's a Republican simply because he's a fiscal conservative. Socially, he's liberal. I didn't vote for him, but I can't really complain about the job he's done, particularly in comparison to his predecessors.

This.

I think he's been one of the greatest governors of recent times. (remember that impeached hack Grey Davis?) A huge problem that Guvanator has is every time he attempts to cut spending somewhere, some interest group ends up kicking and screaming over it. Spending needs to be cut, but no one wants to cut funds that go to them.

I say hack away at the education budget a bit more. When I was in school about a decade ago, I remember all kinds of propositions and measures that passed to increase funding to our local schools. I was still using textbooks that were from '89 and going to classes in hoopty-ass rooms.

...but our sports programs were florishing with new equipment and a new ball field under construction on campus. I would've loved to see exactly where all those funds went at the time, though I probably wouldn't be suprised.

bulok: There are plenty of moderate/liberal Republicans out there, believe it or not. Arnie's just one of the more prominent ones. It doesn't mean they are hated. It's the beauty of America, everyone can think for themselves and (in theory) wouldn't be vilified for it.

Um, I kinda have to disagree here. I think you could have made this statement in 2000, but the sad fact is that many moderates in the GOP were vilified under Rove/Cheney, and many (like myself) left the GOP. Or, like McCain, went further to the right (I doubt Palin was his top choice).

After, it's the moderates who are more likely to skip the festivities in St. Paul this week.

Meatzilla: Oh man, that sucks.
Because I really really REALLY wanted to have two celebrity pop rockstars to choose from. And I really really REALLY think that's what is
really really REALLY most important when deciding
whom is best qualified to be President of the USA



REALLY

Sounds like someone's jealous that the Dems have a guy with functioning bowels. At least you have Corky's mom/grandmother to buck up your spirits.

[insert] all

Bartman66: Meatzilla 2008-08-31 07:51:32 AM
Oh man, that sucks.
Because I really really REALLY wanted to have two celebrity pop rockstars to choose from. And I really really REALLY think that's what is
really really REALLY most important when deciding
whom is best qualified to be President of the USA


This.

//After all, McCain isn't quite the "celebrity"
//

Saying "THIS" is queer.

"After all, McCain isn't quite the "celebrity"

He's not quite the "Mummy", but he's freakin' close.