What do Californians think of their governer? (Arnold: loan, taxes)

[moved]

Ahnold has now cut the funding to the Domestic Violence programs. Plus he's cutting Welfare to Work, and Health Families. Shame on him, maybe he could part with some of HIS hard earned money to help people. He doesn't know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck, or currently in my case, unemployment check to unemployment check. He needs either a big wakeup call, or a big kick in the butt to get out! Can we do any worse than him?

[Ludachris]

Originally Posted by moved

Ahnold has now cut the funding to the Domestic Violence programs. Plus he's cutting Welfare to Work, and Health Families. Shame on him, maybe he could part with some of HIS hard earned money to help people. He doesn't know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck, or currently in my case, unemployment check to unemployment check. He needs either a big wakeup call, or a big kick in the butt to get out! Can we do any worse than him?

California simply can't afford all the programs. There isn't enough money to keep funding them all. It's unfortunate, but there simply is no other answer except raising taxes even more - which isn't the answer. CA is already overtaxed.

[Western87]

Does what he can, which isn't always good

[Ultrarunner]

Originally Posted by moved

Ahnold has now cut the funding to the Domestic Violence programs. Plus he's cutting Welfare to Work, and Health Families. Shame on him, maybe he could part with some of HIS hard earned money to help people. He doesn't know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck, or currently in my case, unemployment check to unemployment check. He needs either a big wakeup call, or a big kick in the butt to get out! Can we do any worse than him?

I'm not a fan of Arnold and never voted for him...

You are not correct in saying that he doesn't know how to live paycheck to paycheck... much of early life didn't even afford the luxury of a regular paycheck...

No matter what any says about him... he IS a self-made man...

My person for the job is/was Tom McClintock... he was the only one I believe that had a handle on CA financial predicament and he came darn close to being are Governor...

[majoun]

Originally Posted by Ultrarunner

My person for the job is/was Tom McClintock... he was the only one I believe that had a handle on CA financial predicament and he came darn close to being are Governor...

McClintock came nowhere near close to being governor with 13% of the votes. However he did come very close to stealing enough GOP votes away from Arnold to elect Cruz Bustamante governor considering that Arnold's margin of victory over Bustamante was 15%.

If that had been the case, the Republican Party would have ostracized McClintock forever.

McClintock being the leader of the Religious Right wing of the GOP in California makes him unelectable for any statewide post. A more libertarian Republican like Tom Campbell - who's socially liberal and economically conservative - would be a far better GOP choice than McClintock, unless you're bent on CA becoming a one party Dem state (which would not be good for either the GOP or the Dems).

[Ultrarunner]

Originally Posted by majoun

McClintock came nowhere near close to being governor with 13% of the votes. However he did come very close to stealing enough GOP votes away from Arnold to elect Cruz Bustamante governor considering that Arnold's margin of victory over Bustamante was 15%.

If that had been the case, the Republican Party would have ostracized McClintock forever.

McClintock being the leader of the Religious Right wing of the GOP in California makes him unelectable for any statewide post. A more libertarian Republican like Tom Campbell - who's socially liberal and economically conservative - would be a far better GOP choice than McClintock, unless you're bent on CA becoming a one party Dem state (which would not be good for either the GOP or the Dems).

Your right... I shouldn't have assumed the Votes for Arnold would have gone to McClintock if Arnold wasn't on the Ballot...

I don't know McClintock's religious background... He did send out information stating we will have fixed nothing by implementing Arnold's policies and I often wonder where the State would be if he had been elected.

I asked him a question once and he responded and I'm not even in his district...

[Gypsy_Nomad]

"At that point, I didn't think about money. I thought about the fame, about just being the greatest. I was dreaming about being some dictator of a country or some savior like Jesus. Just to be recognized." Rolling Stone 1974

[treedonkey]

I think he was funny in 'Twins'.

[Merl Elton]

Athough not from CA, I can tell you many people in the USA think his policies have not helped CA. As a conservative person, regarding budgets, I know that you cannot have more money going out than coming in; and expect to make a profit; ie; have enough to save and invest; that is simple Finance/Econ 101; and common sense. Conservatives suggest that he hire a team of conservative financial/fiscal experts who have run very successful businsses; and who have had to make payroll for many years. These very wise business persons could best advise him on how to rescue his near terminal budget. Basically, stay away from any type of subprime loans; no matter how the Dems in Washington are pushing them. Protect the citizens of your state. Find out where the leaks are and plug them up; even if it means not always being politically correct. To run a profitable business, you need to think more with your mind: value logic, common sense, conservative business practices; and follow your heart only where it turns a profit.

[Merl Elton]

He needs to exert border control and immigration quotas. Too many unemployed persons eat up taxpayer dollars. Also, when illegals; and citizens from other states arrive and demand welfare; because they cannot find jobs;can't work; or decide not work; it drives taxes up toward double digits. With so much money going to welfare, there is not enough for roads, good schools, emergency services; domestic violence programs, and other programs that protect the taxpaying citizens of CA. The gov needs to avoid bad loans, control immigration, create and keep new jobs in the state--prevent jobs from going overseas. However, when businesses are taxed to the hilt; and forced to insure and unionize; they have no choice but to leave the state; and send their jobs overseas. Liberals must learn to make tough choices and think conservatively to run successful businesses. What works in the classroom or ivory tower, usually fails in the business world;
and in life; because life is not; and can never be a utopian fairy tale due to conflicting and competing interests. When we try to be fair to all; we are fair to none. We need to reward; and not discourage excellence; even if it hurts some feelings. Overly sensitive types, need to wise up, toughen up; grow up; and learn what it takes to prevail and thrive in life.
If anyone is too sensitive, spacey, etc.; people will use their feelings and ways against them to get what they want. This type of bullying happens on the playground, in business; and in personal relationships. And an overly sensitive nature, derives from unrealistic expectations about the world and life. Believe me, I have learned the hard way that reality is tough; and that rewards generally favor the strong. I think these facts should help us all to do our best.