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rushmom writes:
Explain California. I'm not crazy about Schwarzenagger. But here is a Democrat state about to throw out a Democrat governor in a recall election and elect a Republican

I think the "recall Davis" fever/phenomenon in California constitutes less a harbinger of "conservatism" than an opportunity to "get even" with a politician that even po' folks don't like for having raised their car taxes (among other things). Like George Wallace said years ago, "send them a message". It really doesn't matter _what_ the "message" is, or to whom it is sent -- any chance for the public to strike back at the political shibboleth is sufficient.

In the years to come, I seriously doubt that even a popular figure like Swarzenegger will be electable as a "Republican", even in RINO clothing (which he wears well). California's demographics are changing fast, and they are moving in only one direction. Some folks are movin' in, others are movin' out. They ain't gonna go back where they were, not soon, not ever.

Having said that, I've come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter much _who_ gets elected in California. The state's fate, it's "destination", remains the same no matter who is running the train. Obviously, with Swarzenegger at the throttle, he may slow down the ride some, but California is headed for the same destiny regardless.

Bustamante would speed the train up, whereas Arnold will try desparately to put the brakes on and hold it back. But the train will keep moving forward, inexhorably.

Cheers!
- John

California's demographics are changing fast, and they are moving in only one direction. Some folks are movin' in, others are movin' out. They ain't gonna go back where they were, not soon, not ever. Having said that, I've come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter much _who_ gets elected in California.

Some of you are a little slow at grasping what is really happening, or just refuse to see the big picture.

Let me correct your post, to make it more accurate, the *real* big picture.

America's demographics are changing fast, and they are moving in only one direction. Some folks are movin' in, others are movin' out. They ain't gonna go back where they were, not soon, not ever.

Having said that, I've come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter much _who_ gets elected in America.

Don't beleive this? I have about 120 current articles to back this up..The demographics are changing from Texas to Tennessee, to Utah, to Georgia, North Carolina, Idaho, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, etc..... This is not somehow isolated to California, and in reality, extends *far* beyond the borders of Cal....