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The special election on Nov. 8 was cited as an example of the dysfunctional government presided over by California's leaders. The eight initiatives on the ballot could have been resolved through the legislative process if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the political leaders had worked together on them.

Forward looking thinkers? You can't negotiate with Terrorists and you can't negotiate with the Democratic leadership in California.

Complete dysfunctional breakdown with the California Democratic leaders led to this Special Election.

What planet are these Forward looking thinkers from? The land of Oz, with Hillary, Kerry, Gore, Kennedy, Schumer,etal, as the Wizards.

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Leon Panetta was one of the panel members 'forward looking thinkers' in the group looking into the issues at hand.

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...don't forget Pelosi, she is on another planet....