Posted on 10/25/2006 10:46:06 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited an urban charter school Tuesday to emphasize his support for public works bonds on the November ballot, but he said he has to give more thought to an initiative restricting government control over private property.
Running for the state's highest office, Schwarzenegger and Democratic challenger Phil Angelides face pressure to take positions on all 13 ballot proposals to show where they stand philosophically. But each has deferred one ballot choice for seemingly political reasons, even with Election Day only two weeks away.
While Schwarzenegger toured the American Indian Public Charter School in Oakland to tout the bonds, including a $10.4 billion school construction measure, Angelides made Northern California stops to convince his base that a national "Democratic tidal wave" will sweep him into office.
The property initiative poses a political dilemma for Schwarzenegger because it is backed by his GOP base yet opposed by environmental groups and the California Chamber of Commerce, two interests the Republican governor has courted.
Schwarzenegger said Tuesday he has not taken a position on Proposition 90, though he intends to "very soon because I'm looking at all the aspects. As you know, it's a very complicated issue, and so I'm looking at all the different angles so that I come out very clear."
Proponents have asserted that Proposition 90 prevents government from seizing private property to give to another private owner. Opponents say it goes too far by requiring compensation whenever any new law substantially reduces the value of one's property, a possible hindrance to land-use powers.
Angelides, who opposes Proposition 90, charged Tuesday at a labor event in Hayward that Schwarzenegger's uncertainty means "the guy's got a character flaw."
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"the guy's got a character flaw."
No he doesn't.
He just has not figured out how to be on both sides of the issue.
Arnold is a Kennedy puppet. He'll ask Maria where he stands on Prop. 90.
Garbage in - garbage out. Don't blame me. I voted for McClintock!!!
But, The GUb is a proud member of the Republican Main Street Partnership, a leader on the global stage of enviromental causes, a man for all reasons, to be loved and adored by all without question.
I'm guessing he knows already but is afraid to say.
Thanks for the reminder, I need to get mine filled out and in the mail.
I am currently battling a township here in Michigan over the house in my deceased mother's estate. She was in nursing home for 7 years, and the garage on her very old home is collapsing. The township condemned the home and ordered demolition. As personal rep for her estate I am trying to sell the house. I have attended 2 hearings, and now the buyer I found has to go before zoning appeals board. I believe that the restrictions eliminate the value of my mother's estate and therefore is subject to inverse condemnation (where government seizes property without using eminent domain). Problem is money. If I file inverse condemnation suit, it would probably cost more than the value of the property.
It ain't complicated Arnie. The only "angle" that is complicated is whether you are going to do the right thing or side with the big-government cronies. Just say "YES" on 90! (Endorse Mountjoy for US Senate while you're at it, will ya?)
No, it isn't complicated, and the fact that Arnie still hasn't taken a position tells us everything we need to know about him politically, and that he is not to be trusted.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
What about air emissions regulations, for example? Say you own a factory and there is a certain regulation that governs the emissions from your exhaust stack. Now assume that your state's environmental agency promulgates a new regulation that reduces the allowable emissions. Your factory is now worth less, since you must spend money to meet the new regulations. Do you deserve compensation?
RINO-speak for "I can't figure out how to get on both sides of this issue." The Austrian is a total disgrace. If I had a recall petition in front of me now, I would sign it. Enthusiastically.
Nixon's great sin was not Watergate,but creating the EPA.
And G.W. Bush's great sin is the creation of the Homeland Security agency.
Both huge,powerful,un-needed expansions of federal power and encroachments on American freedom,when agenvcies already existed to deal with the instant problems.If the relevant agencies were ineffective they should have been disbanded or reformed,not aggrandized.
Can't trust anyone in bed with a Kennedy, literally or figuratively.
What is sad is that I hit your user id and you're still here! All the ilk are nothing but demonrat shills!
So, you should have an ballot to send, or eventually fill out. Since Arnie is so bad with you, and you'd recall him if you could, (such desperation when there is an election), I assume you will be voting for Philthy. After all, he does have the best chance of beating your nemesis.
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