posted on May 26, 2003 05:05:04 PM new
By The Associated Press
RADNOR, Pa. - Arnold Schwarzenegger says he may think about running for California governor after the summer release of his new movie, "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," — but his family will have a say in the matter.
"When I get to that point that I say, 'I want to run,' I will have that conversation with my family and with my close friends," Schwarzenegger told TV Guide for its May 31 issue. He said the advice of his wife, NBC correspondent Maria Shriver, a Kennedy cousin and a Democrat, will be especially significant.
"She has to give the green light and feel comfortable with it because she moved away from Washington to get away from all that kind of stuff," Schwarzenegger said.
"I'm not thinking about it (now), but I might start thinking about after "Terminator 3" is released," said Schwarzenegger, a Republican. He says the movie is his top priority for now.
"So much has to be done for marketing, publicity, commercial tie-ins, and the merchandising," he says.
posted on May 26, 2003 07:01:56 PM new
But Bear - how is this actor with political opinions different from others... like say Sarandon or Robbins? Or is he simply palitable because he is a republican? If this article had said that Tim Robbins was considering a run for govenor would you have said the same thing?
posted on May 26, 2003 07:37:49 PM new
Arnie is different. After all he married into the Kennedy clan and stayed a Republican.
He hasn't critized US military policy & from what I've seen, isn't worried about being politically correct, he does drive the worlds ultimate SUV, a Hummer. Gets what 6 MPG.
He makes action movies, with politically incorrect firearms.
He eats red meat not veggie burgers. He is just what California needs, a non liberal, to stir things up.
posted on May 26, 2003 07:43:50 PM new
So in other words you don't mind actors beling politically active and their views do have merit despite their occupation as long as they are views which you agree with?
posted on May 26, 2003 07:47:05 PM new
BTW - Considering the hideous job Davis was doing, California could have had a non liberal stirring things up after the last election had they not picked someone so corrupt hat even the Rebublican committee turned their back on him halfway thru the race.
posted on May 26, 2003 10:24:42 PM new
I am not a Gray Davis fan however it is clear that his administration has been sabotaged by a lack of funding from DC and manipulation of California energy markets by Enron aka the Texas GOP. NY's Gov. a Republican is in the same financial position as well as 31 other state governments.
As to Arnold he seems a charismatic guy with no experience in the political arena. Although highly electible I do not believe he has the ability to govern.
posted on May 27, 2003 06:33:51 AM newSo in other words you don't mind actors beling politically active and their views do have merit despite their occupation as long as they are views which you agree with?
What kind of question is this? Any rational thinking human being wants people speaking who agree with their views...
posted on May 27, 2003 10:27:06 AM new
Twelve - I asked the question because during the war there was great outcry against entertainers who publicly expressed their political views. They had no brains, they had no expertise, they were jesters, not politicians, they needed to just shut the hell up and act/sing, yadda yadda yadda.... I was trying to point out the hypocrasy of the attacks when you consider that many of those that were attacking entertainers for expressing opinions then now supporting a possible run from Arnold.
If you are going to dismiss the political views of a liberal entertainer based on their profession then shouldn't that same arguement apply to the conservative entertainer?
posted on May 27, 2003 12:37:07 PM new
Neon - yep, that seems to be the logic.
by the way to whomever said that Arnie could possibly become the next Ronnie....it can't happen. Ronnie became President. Arnie can't he wasn't born here.
posted on May 27, 2003 02:43:59 PM new
Clive......Wake up & get out your history books, We aren't talking about Arnie becoming President of the US. I was refering to Arnie becoming govenor of California. After all Ronald Reagan WAS govenor of California BEFORE becoming president.
Neon.....I am opossed to anyone that critizes the US. I don't care if they are liberals, conservatives, independents or whoever the hell they are, especially now.
And conservatives seem not to change the rules in mid stream or cry 'foul' (like Gore) if things don't go their way.
[ edited by bear1949 on May 27, 2003 02:47 PM ]
posted on May 27, 2003 02:57:20 PM new
I'm well aware that Ronnie was a gov. before becoming president. All I'm saying is governor is as far as Arnie is going to go. Just an observation, no need to go on the defensive.
I understand you not liking anyone criticizing the US, however that's pretty much one of the things that makes our country great. We can do that. We can have our opinions and critique our government. The day we stop looking at and making comments about our government is the day we stop being the Land of the Free.
posted on May 27, 2003 03:17:43 PM new
Defensive ? No, just pointing out the obvious (or maybe not so obvious).
At this time in history and considering the state of the world, anyone a position like Robbins, Moore, Farrell, Asner & Streisand that critized the US is as much a threat as Bin Laden/AQ & other terrorist org.
posted on May 27, 2003 04:07:52 PM new At this time in history and considering the state of the world, anyone a position like Robbins, Moore, Farrell, Asner & Streisand that critized the US is as much a threat as Bin Laden/AQ & other terrorist org.
This is just about the most ridiculous and anti-American statement I've run across today ... I mean, it would be horribly offensive if it just weren't so resoundingly dumb.
posted on May 27, 2003 08:55:28 PM new
Hey, bear! Sometimes I agree with you, but on this business of no criticism of the U.S., you're talkin' bullpuckey. Criticism is not treason. It's the free exercise of our right to free speech.
posted on May 28, 2003 09:39:41 AM new
Bear: You said: Neon.....I am opposed to anyone that critizes the US. I don't care if they are liberals, conservatives, independents or
whoever the hell they are, especially now.
Bear, you are opposed to anyone "especially now." As though the times preclude criticism. I, a liberal, am not opposed to you. I disagree with you. I don't want to take action against you. I don't feel that "the times" preclude your criticizing others who criticize the U.S. Criticize all you wish. Just don't urge that we subvert the U.S. constitution by outlawing free speech (even if it's hateful to you).
Would slavery ever have been outlawed if those who felt it should no longer be allowed by our government had been silenced? Times were bad then, too.
posted on May 28, 2003 12:17:01 PM newThen what everyone is saying is that I too am within in my rights to express criticism at those liberals who are critical of US policy.
But to call them unamerican is the ultimate unamerican activity. It is also hypocritical....
A politician will call you intelligent to keep you ignorant. I tell you that you are ignorant so that you may want to be intelligent - Eugene Debs
