Young Republicans who were in the audience reported that the sound system left much to be desired, which was particularly apparent when the gubinator was making his address because there was a lot of acoompanying noise. He mentioned 'rattling', but I think it was more 'whining'. Regardless, from listening to the news it seem Arnie handled it pretty well. First FReep I've been on in awhile, it was fun.
It was GREAT FReeping with you!I particularly liked THIS (three foot by four foot) sign from our rally...
...since it so clearly stated one of our primary themes:
"What better person to invite to give the commencement address at Santa Monica College than a successful ALUMNUS, returning to his Alma Mater?"Arnold's example shows that an SMC education prepares you for ANYTHING in life!
See also, from www.sacbee.com:
...Schwarzenegger, an immigrant from Austria, attended Santa Monica College and often credits his community college education as crucial to his success as a bodybuilder, movie star and politician.From www.smccorsair.com:
...What many students don't know is that the governor was enrolled at SMC from 1971-1974, which might be a reason as to why SMC seems to be his preferred community college.From www.smu.edu:
...And we mustn’t forget the current governor of California: shortly after moving to Southern California from his native Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger earned seventy-two units at SMC before moving on to success in Hollywood and Sacramento.And, from www.glendale.edu:
...While a champion bodybuilder in the 1970s, Schwarzenegger attended Santa Monica College on his way to a business and economics degree he ultimately obtained from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, according to published reports.