[RonDog]

As the inevitability of the impending loss by Tom McClintock becomes more and more certain, many of my long-term FRiends on this forum are beginning to act in an uncharacteristically irrational manner.

Last night's debate was the "Last Chance" for Tom, and while his execution as extraordinary, it was not enough.

Arnold did not self-destruct, so he won - both the debate, and the election.

As this disappointing (and FRUSTRATING) news begins to sink in - both at Team McClintock and here on this forum, many of my otherwise rational conservative FRiends may be going through some of the "Five Stages of Grief." As this article explains, these original ideas proposed by Dr. Kubler-Ross were for "Receiving Catastrophic News" - but they have long since been corrupted by endless repetition and psychobabble.

Still, it might be a good idea for BOTH sides of the Arnold/Tom debate here to realize what will be happening here on an EMOTIONAL level in the next few days, prior to the election of Governor Schwarzenegger.

[AppyPappy]

Is it true that Arnold insisted on having the questions before the debate?

[RonDog]

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[thoughtomator]

Interesting that for a liberal the standard is "doesn't self-destruct", but for a conservative, "extraordinary" isn't good enough.

If McClintock doesn't win, I for one will make certain that liberals in the GOP become my #1 target. Losing is acceptable; not being able to get a conservative choice even out of the GOP is not. One Jumpin' Jim Jeffords is enough!

[AmericanMade1776]

I watched the Governor debate in California last night, and I have to say that the two best candidates on the stage were Tom McClintock and Arnold Swchwartenegger.

Neither One lost last night. Both were solid in their presentations, and I felt at times, it was to our advantage to have TWO Republicans on the stage, as there was only one Green Party, one Democrat, and One from the Pest Party.

At times I felt it added Strength to both of our guys. Even though Arnold did really well, it helped for him to have Tom McClintock there beside him with the facts and figures. Great Team, maybe..maybe...ARNOLD WILL NEED A LT GOV by the name of MCClintock :)

[habs4ever]

Hilarious! ROFL!

I read some of it last night on the debate thread, as reality sunk in that the "better man" won't win, even though he's smarter, blah blah...Dems used to say the same junk for comfort when Carter lost to Ronnie.

[CheneyChick]

You need to forward this to Tom. I think he's permanently stuck in the Denial phase, however...

[Ditter]

I was going to comment on the 5 Stages of Grief from the perspective of a person who has been thru them & understands. But I see this is really about the govs. race in CA so I will just say, I am *so glad* that is your problem not mine. Best of luck, CA needs all the help it can get.

[FairOpinion]

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Will McClintock supporters reach "acceptance" by election day, or are they stuck in "denial"?

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[twigs]

Not to mention how weird Kubler-Ross was. She gained many of her "insights" by dabbling in the occult and spiritualism... Anyone should approach her beliefs with great care.

[CaptainJustice]

Very cute, but really, get over it. Some of us are using our sacred God-given paid-for-by-blood right to vote to vote for our principles and not waste it on some capricious chucklehead who's surrounded himself with liberals.

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[bootyist-monk]

Just received this in my inbox...

You are cordially invited to attend a press conference tomorrow, September 26th, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and a very special guest for an important announcement.

The event will be at the Southern California Volunteer Headquarters, located in Santa Monica. Please arrive at 9:00am . We will have coffee and donuts. Arnold is eager to have some of his strong supporters here to participate in this special announcement.

Either the Issa endorsement or a surprise guest. Does anyone know where McClintock is going to be tomorrow morning?

[Blue Scourge]

I'm just hoping that after the election this all dies down.....but I'm sure it won't...If Arnie wins than Tom's boys will complain. If Arnie looses than his fans will blame Tom and the Civil War will continue.

[Ol' Sparky]

And, if Schwartenkennedy ends up being another Michael Bloomberg, here's guessing you won't be around FR to take the heat.

[joesnuffy]

Grieff for Cah lee fohnia
mit ahnold at deh heluhm
And Robert Kennedy Jr's law firm
and environ mentalists
Go Ahnold show em what a Kennedy Repooplican
is made of