Mark Steyn: The Gubernator?

The Sunday Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | 08/10/03 | Mark Steyn

[Sabertooth]

Look, I'm not much for wringing hands. This is the type of political earthquake that hits California every so often, and normal political analysis is out the window. Props 13 and 187 are previous examples.

I don't think Bustamante is gonna win, but if he does, we'll make some sweet lemonade out of it. He'll be the LaRaza face of the Dems, and the GOP will be forced to finally confront that.

Quit worrying, really. We've now entered the phase of the game where, as in the Middle East, "stability" for it's own sake is no longer an acceptable policy.

[GOPJ]

bump

[Rummyfan]

Bingo Mark Steyn!

Go Arnold!

[Victoria Delsoul]

[WarrenC]

I think it's ungracious to speculate about how upset Rush is about being out-of-the-loop with "this" White House. I seem to recall that before President Bush was elected, he and Karl Rove were more than happy to talk to him. In fact, Rush was criticized more than a little on this forum for being so easily charmed by the Bush campaign. Also I recall that Rush was unstinting in his support for Bush in 2000. But now, suddenly, we're supposed to take pleasure in the notion that he's "ill" with resentment about being ignored. OK.

And regarding the "Florida is a big joke" line: why are we a joke? Florida voters put G.W. over the top in 2000 and have twice elected his brother to the governorship by landslide margins.

[Howlin]

I'm not interested in whether it's ungracious or not; I find it ungracious the way Rush treats this sitting president.

And the Florida line was in return for AAABest's continual attacks on California.

It's not just Republicans down there, is it?

[WarrenC]

Ok - so you and AAABest have the same opinions, just about different states. Got it.

[Howlin]

I don't THINK that about Florida; I love Florida; I was trying to make a point to AAA; obviously it missed.

[Howlin]

I should have signed my last post to you

Howlin, from NC, home of the National Hollering Contest.

:-)

[WarrenC]

LOL :>)

[Hildy]

Where do you live in NC? That's one of the places I'm thinking of moving to!

[Howlin]

Raleigh. We've only lived here two years, but we love it!!! 2 hours to the beach, 3 to the mountains!

[Hildy]

Hey Howlin...is it me, or do we spend WAY too much time here on FR?

[Howlin]

It's been raining here for MONTHS.......I got time. :-)

[A2J]

As the commentator Andrew Sullivan put it, "Yay! A pro-gay, pro-choice, hard-ass Republican!"

Reasons enough for voting for someone else other than Ah-nuld.

[Afronaut]

You would vote for Clinton if he changed parties. Arnold is a joke but he is a republican and thats all that matters to you.

Rhinos are the curse of America.

[Brian Allen]

<< But he certainly has family ties to the Nazis. His wife's grandfather, Joe Kennedy, was one of America's most prominent Nazi sympathisers.

Ya just gotta love this guy!! >>

I do.

If anyone with even the half a brain requisite to recognizing others' genius ever harbored doubts as to Mark Steyne's -- that line surely removed them -- AND he's a refugee Canadian! Wow.

Thanks for the Ping, Pokes!

[born yesterday]

It's been as wonderful thread; I've enjoyed all your comments, even when I differ.
I think Rino becomes a offensive term.
Most of Conservative attitudes fix on social issues. These must change by persuasion, over time, not ever by Government fiat.

[moodyskeptic]

CA Pubs must expose Bustamonte's Aztlan vision for all to see. CA voters will not look kindly on the reconquista agenda. The GOP must attack, this is a 2 month war for the future.

Cruz is toast if the GOP has any huevos.

[reagandemocrat]

Excuse me, where exactly is Aztlan?