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"If you got seventy-five or eighty percent of what you were asking for, I say, you take it and fight for the rest later, and that's what I told these radical conservatives who never got used to it.

What percentage are you guys getting if Arnold raises taxes? What percentage of the Conservative agenda is raising taxes? What percentage of the Conservative agenda is more restrictions on firearms? What percentage of the Conservative agenda is more government?

If we're getting 20% rather than 2%, do we consider that a good deal even if your Republican Governor supports Democrat ideas at an alarming rate. Arnold would give us 30% of what we want in a perfect world. In a world of compromise, he may give 15 or 10%

Government must learn that it cannot spend more than it takes in. During difficult economic times, when government has less money that means taxpayers have less money. Rushing out to raise taxes hurts everyone. As governor, Arnold will reign in reckless spending in Sacramento.

"Maria and I teach our kids the basic principals. We teach them don't spend more money than you have. That's what I teach my six year old. And I promise you, that is what I will teach Sacramento.”
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

The problem simply stated: Since 1998 the state has grown 21%, revenues to the state have increased 28% - and state spending increased by 36.5%!

"The problem is not that Californians are under taxed, the problems is the politicians have overspent."
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

Besides cutting spending, Arnold says we must say no to new spending. If someone comes up with a new program or new idea - no matter how good it sounds - Arnold says during these tough economic times we must ask: Can we afford it?

”So we have to look at everything, and before we promise anything to anyone right now, I think stop. Stop, stop, stop with the spending. And then let's analyze the whole thing and see what the problems really are.”
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold says California must have a constitutional spending cap tied to population and inflation growth. If we had such a cap the last 5 years, instead of a $38-billlion deficit, California would be enjoying a surplus!

Arnold plans to appoint an independent auditor to audit the state budget as soon as he becomes governor.

”One thing I've learned in business is that you can't make sound decisions based on faulty information. After becoming Governor, I would immediately appoint an outside auditing group, free of political influence, to examine the books and find out how bad the situation really is. This will be a 60 day review that will result in immediate steps to address the operating deficit.”
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

I'll grant you that Schwarzenegger isn't the ideal candidate, nor is he the best qualified candidate, but as conservatives, we aren't going to get what we want NOW. The democrats took over this state incrementally, and that's how were going to have to take it back. A little at a time.

Bottom line, On October 7th, I will vote for the Republican, (R) or (r), who is leading in the polls.