[South40]

But according to some of the more strident mcclintock supporters Arnold's a socialist.

How can this be?

[Pubbie]

Let's hear some specifics about what his plans are for illegal immigration.

If Arnold comes out proposing either to reinstate Prop 187 - or issue a vote on a NEW Prop 187 - then I, a strident McClintock supporter, will back Arnold.

BUT, I want to hear specifics first...

[StopGlobalWhining]

But according to some of the more strident mcclintock supporters Arnold's a socialist.

McClintock should challenge Arnold to a one on one debate on the issues. Just those 2 guys to debate specifics on how California got this way, and what it will take to fix it.

[Those_Crazy_Liberals]

"How can this be?"

When you're riding the Titanic, you'll use anything for a liferaft.

[xm177e2]

But according to some of the more strident mcclintock supporters Arnold's a socialist.

How can this be?

Only an idiot would call Arnold a "socialist," he's a tight-fisted fiscal conservative. Their argument against him is that he's socially permissive.

[ought-six]

"But according to some of the more strident mcclintock supporters Arnold's a socialist.
How can this be?"

It is a contradiction to be fiscally conservative and socially liberal: The two are mutually exclusive. If one is fiscally conservative one must necessarily be opposed to spending money on programs that support socialist aims, because such progams are not only overly expensive, but they are usually bankrupting. Arnold is not a conservative on any issue; he is only "moderately" moderate; he is primarily on the left and is, at the end of the day, a socialist.