"Arnold has failed to produce on his promises. Long on talk but lacking the conviction and character to take the strong actions required, ..."
Again with the expectations of the "magic wand" - Dosen't anyone recall his campaign statements to the effect that if he can't get results through the legislature that he will go the proposition route ?
Isn't that what he is doing ?
You've seen Carry_Okie's list of what he's been doing and not doing and it sucks canal water! So stick a sock in it and quit trying to be the last "diehard" on here trying to defend the indefensible!!!
Isn't that what he is doing?"
RS, I really don't think so. The entire approach on the propositions seems to me to be weak and disorganized. And what about "blowing up the boxes"? He has done nothing of which I am aware to streamline state government, eliminate unnecessary departments, cut the state payroll or eliminate all of those commissions, boards and committees that do nothing but consume scarce resources and obstruct progress in the finest tradition of bureaucrats everywhere.
See the posts of calcowgirl for a much more comprehensive analysis of Arnold's problems. Her comments are right on target.
I had high hopes for Arnold, I really did. If he ever decides to get serious, really serious and not with just a few weak initiatives here and there for appearances, then I would be willing to support him. Sad to say, I just don't see that happening.
I'm afraid Arnold is simply not the kind of Governor he promised us he would be.