Arnold: The Running Man

Reasons to support Arnold's run for Governor of California:
- Will probably support Austrian pastries. Mmm...pastries.
- Terminator, Predator, Kindergarten Cop (he got those kids in line - he can do it with Sacramento bureaucracy)
- Only political candidate Gothamist has seen naked. But that doesn't mean we want to see Arianna or Gray naked. Lord no.
- Admitted he got a bikini wax. Metrosexual, yes, but then again, he's man enough to own up to it.
- Ain't our state.
- Savvy manipulator of media, which Gothamist respects.
- Pithy, soundbite worthy speeches

Reasons not to support Arnold's run for Governor of California :
- The Last Action Hero, Batman & Robin
- No political experience.
- Will do anything for money, probably, even though he's crazy rich.
- Hollywood connections lead to more Wag the Dog type possibilities.
- Will have to hear "I'll be back" in re-election speeches. And incessant playing of "Bad to the Bone."
- Suspected ulterior motive: Ruling the world.

All Arnold, all the time: CNN, LA Times, NY Times, SF Chronicle, Washington Post, NY Post, NY Daily News

Arnold's official site: Schwarzenegger.com

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Maybe Liza will throw her hat in the ring, too. Think what she could do for drug reform.

Why does everyone hate the Last Action Hero?

As acknowledgements of life as a cliche go it was absolutely amazing. Arnold basically made a movie saying 'I've gone as far as I can go in this genre and thats that. Now, if you give me $20 million a pop I'll do it again, (and again and again and...) Heck, I wanna rule the world someday, and I need those ample $20 million dollar disbursements, and limited Kennedy status of course, to do so. So nyah.'

And when else are we going to see Arnold doing Shakespeare? It wasn't a great movie, but damn if it isn't a great way to spend a Wednesday afternoon while you should be at work.

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my vote (not that i actually have one), if i was voting to recall davis, would be for gary coleman. his hat is actually in the ring. a small hat at that.

If the recall goes into effect I am not voting for Schwarzenegger or freakin' Gary Coleman. That's it. I'm moving to NY.

Some friends of mine worked for Ah-nold and Maria -- mind you these are small business owners.
After they completed their jobs at one of the Schwarzenegger compounds Ah-nold and Maria dragged their feet for months, ignoring multiple bills and phone calls, never paying them.
When these friends finally brought in a lawyer Shriver acted like the work done was questionable and offered them less than half the amount they were originally contracted to receive.
They asked around with other contractors and it turns out Ah-nold and Maria are notoriously late with payments, if they pay at all, and they try to nickel and dime little guys to death through intimidation.
Seems to me, if you can't act honorably in your own business dealings, and you can't pay your bills on time, then you have no business getting involved with one of the biggest budget messes in the country.

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two of my favorite headlines: GOVERNATOR and TOTAL RECALL. ---- i can say this cos i'm from there: california is so lame. but keep those cheesy headlines coming!!!

What was that Florida bumper sticker?

The people have spoken. Now shut up and listen while the lawyers told you what they said.

I just don't understand how an elected official can get unelected by one rich right-winger.

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Isn't anyone going to mention Twins?

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The key to business is collect early and pay late. Maybe Arnie is just a good businessman.

How fitting...first time I hear metrosexual on TV it's in reference to Arnie, on VH1.

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