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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-09-03...The Gray-Grip Over California is over
John Huang2; Aquamarine; Billie | John Huang2

Posted on 10/08/2003 9:09:14 PM PDT by Aquamarine

Edited on 10/08/2003 11:06:15 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]



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The Gray-Grip Over California is over

by JohnHuang2




SACRAMENTO, Oct. 7 -- Embedded here in the Governor's Mansion in Sacramento, seat of Gray Davis' crumbling regime, I can hardly hear myself think, the deafening, gawd-awful noise of shredding machines going ferociously full-tilt. It's been like this since Saturday, immediately after the San Jose Mercury News hit the stands with this blockbuster: Poll: Support for recall is waning. It was a sure sign Davis was about to get the boot.
Adding to Davis' woes, the AP reported Monday that "a new poll indicated some voters were having second thoughts about recalling" the governor. And, as if to pile on Davis, USA Today reported yesterday that "a poll over the weekend found that Schwarzenegger's support may be faltering."
Then came undoubtedly the grimmest news of all: A poll of millions of registered voters, conducted by the state of California from Tuesday morning to Tuesday evening October 7th, appears to show the percentage of voters saying, 'Hasta La Vista, Davis, you Taxist Pig!' was 55 percent. The Vast, Right-Wing Conspiracy is truly Vast! Even worse news for the Totally Recalled governor, dogged by taxpayer harassment allegations since last November, this poll had an overall margin of error about as close to 0% as it gets. (Though CNN/Gallup and other polling organizations will argue that their standard technique -- polling staff at TIME magazine and Harvard faculty -- more accurately reflects voter sentiment than mere Election-Day results).
Tonight, Davis was swept from office by recall less than a year after a staggering landslide victory of 48%-43%. To Democrats with bitter memories of Florida 2000, it was the case of millions and millions of voters yet again, like Florida, stealing another election. This time, by Recall of a sitting governor, despite the wonderful, banner year he's given California. Democracy has dangerously succumbed to democracy.
Throughout his exceedingly edifying Puke Election Campaign, Gov. Gray Davis struggled to shake off charges of taxual misconduct, but with little success. Nothing seemed to work for the poor governor. The L.A. Times, in line with its reputation for balance and objectivity, tried a desperate Wag-the-Bimbo, 11th-hour diversionary gambit, dishing decades old sex harassment charges against rival Arnold Schwarzenegger, all to no avail. Baffling the experts, big deficits and handing out drivers licenses to illegals did not become hugely popular with voters, no matter how often Gov. Davis pounced on Arnold over grope allegations. Nor did 30-year-old grope allegations improve the state's economy, cut unemployment, or give Gray Davis soaring poll numbers, as keen observers said they would. What weird reason caused voters to make pocketbook issues more important than ancient, unsubstantiated grope allegations? Why didn't voters rally behind Gray Davis with news that Arnold had allegedly groped someone only 30 years ago?
All the grope talk only reminded voters of the governor's own roving hands, his penchant for lewd advances towards the WALLET area of their anatomy. As governor, Davis' groping and wallet-grabbing had become a pattern of recurring abuse. So recurring, in fact, that at many campaign stops, voters held up signs saying, "Gray Davis groped me...while reaching for my wallet." (Gray Davis is such a taxual predator, he'll probably need to register as a neighborhood tax offender).
His campaign tried to fend off the damaging charges by arguing that sure, the governor had engaged in tax, but it was consensual tax, not predatory tax. However, as tonight's statewide poll shows, taxpayers appeared unmoved by that brilliant defense. In surveys leading up to Election Day, an overwhelming majority consistently said Gov. Davis had grabbed their wallets without their consent. Why, just last week, the governor was at it again, groping and grabbing a record $4 billion in higher car taxes. Leave it to Davis' gifted masterminds to frame the closing campaign days around the theme of groping and grabbing. (Top Democrats insisted that groping and grabbing under Clinton greatly stimulated the economy).
But, to be fair, it's not the only supple theme the Davis camp had tried. Lifting the campaign dialogue even higher, Ol' Gray's pals at Unbiased ABCNews.com, in a carefully researched piece based on a misquote, made Arnold sound like Robert Byrd in his Grand Kleagle days. The network accused the action hero of praising Hitler in a book proposal during the 1975 filming of "Pumping Iron." The action hero's a real trickster, too. As young as 17, Arnold would engage in organized disruptions of neo-Nazi rallies in native Austria, but that's only because he knew 40 years down the road he'd run for governor of California and he needed cover. The Hitler charge, shown to be false, was later retracted, making ABCNews.com a top candidate for the Pulitzer prize.
To be fair, others note that the problem here is character -- an ego-maniacal, overly self-aggrandizing, arrogant, stuck-up, swollen-headed, vanity-ridden, hifalutin power-mongerer filled with himself, groping for the spotlight.
But enough on Gov. Gray Davis.
While refusing even to acknowledge behaving badly towards taxpayers, let alone apologize, Gov. Gray Davis at first argued that Arnold is utterly unqualified to be Governor Gray Davis. Drowning the state with record deficits, screwing up California's bond rating, hiking taxes and doling out drivers licenses to illegals are proud achievements that require uncanny know-how and experience. Know-how and experience that Arnold, sadly, doesn't have, making Arnold eminently unqualified to be Gov. Gray Davis. Running on record incompetence as governor was the one thing Davis had going for him. Davis had cornered the market on ineptitude, and proudly took credit for it. Besides, Arnold, unlike the broad-minded and inclusive governor, can't even pronounce California, noted the broad-minded and inclusive governor, whose Lt Gov., Cruz Bustamante, earned the coveted KKK endorsement for using the N-word and expressing support for separatism. (Cruz's defeat tonight was a heavy blow to Mexico, which planned on buying California back with junk bonds.)
Moreover, rumor had it that Gov. Davis received the National Abusive Employers Association endorsement for his tireless devotion to abusing female staffers.
But running as the popular anti-insurgent governor with approval ratings high as a snake's belly oddly never seemed to go over very well with voters. His message -- the past 5 years of groping and grabbing taxpayers was just the warm-up act (You ain't felt nothing yet!) -- seemingly fell flat with taxpayers. That's when Davis shifted gears, launching a Puke campaign against GOP rival Arnold Schwarzenegger. The shift came as no surprise, as Davis is known for always taking the high road. Better to stay dirty than resort to fighting clean. Puke campaigning is why Davis enjoys sustained opprobrium from voters.
And Puke campaigning it was. His campaign minions held up 'Will Work For Dirt...On Arnold!' placards on street corners -- a bold, risky move for L.A. Times staff, I'd say. With Election Day closing in, digging up dirt on Arnold became frantic.
Then came the Thursday grope "bombshell" in the L.A. Times, dropped at the best possible moment, which made both Recall and Arnold's election a lock. On Saturday, more women "came forward," still more unsubstantiated grope allegations, vaulting Arnold's numbers even higher. On Sunday, still more allegations; panic struck the Davis camp, with overnight tracking polls looking bleaker for Davis with every new Bimbo Eruption. The governor, fighting for his political life, didn't think survival was possible if another woman "came forward" alleging grope by Arnold. There's only so many grope hits Davis could take. Facing a backlash, the Times took a breather Monday, sparking concern in the Arnold camp, uncertain if the Bimbo Bounce would last through Monday. In the Davis camp, talk turned to cutting a late 30-second ad titled, 'Ladies, Get The Gray-Grip,' featuring Davis groping Beltway beauty queen, Helen Thomas. But it was too late. The Gray-Grip over California was soooooooo OVER. The Graysters still didn't get it: The Gray-Grip -- taxes, taxes and more taxes -- WAS the problem. America was born in a tax revolt. It's what Helen Thomas and other Beltway pundits don't get. But, to be fair, Helen Thomas is too young to remember the Revolutionary War.
But that doesn't excuse America's oldest party -- the Democrat Party. Which should know better.
One more thing (and I'll probably catch flak for this): Those who say Clinton's vigorous campaigning against the Recall had no affect are wrong. Clinton motivated millions and millions of voters to the polls tonight. Millions and millions of Republicans.
Congrats, California!
Anyway, that's...
My two cents..
"JohnHuang2"












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1 posted on 10/08/2003 9:09:14 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: All
A Recall AND a Fundraiser? I'm toast.
Let's get this over with FAST. Please contribute!

2 posted on 10/08/2003 9:10:39 PM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; ...
Welcome to the Finest!


3 posted on 10/08/2003 9:10:42 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Support Free Republic
Good one! LOL
4 posted on 10/08/2003 9:12:05 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine; Billie; dansangel; FreeTheHostages; JohnHuang2; JustAmy; ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear
How Sweet It Is......to be an Elephant!!!


5 posted on 10/08/2003 9:25:24 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Take W-04....Across America!)
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To: Aquamarine; JohnHuang2
Another classic hits the presses!

Good analysis, JH2!

And as for the flak, re: the Clinton comment...fuhgeddaboudit!
6 posted on 10/08/2003 9:31:43 PM PDT by HiJinx (If you're not making waves, you're not kicking hard enough.)
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To: Aquamarine; LadyX; AZ Flyboy
Mrs. HJ has just taken AZ Flyboy's wife to the hospital, they may have a baby (full term) by tomorrow morning. We'll keep everyone posted...
7 posted on 10/08/2003 9:33:05 PM PDT by HiJinx (If you're not making waves, you're not kicking hard enough.)
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To: JulieRNR21
What a great elephant gif!
8 posted on 10/08/2003 9:35:19 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: HiJinx
Thanks HiJinx. A new grandbaby, how exciting for you and Mrs. HJ, can't wait to hear all about it!
9 posted on 10/08/2003 9:38:06 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
The Flyboy and I are planning to post a thread and ping our FRiends to it.

You're definitely on the list!
10 posted on 10/08/2003 9:41:10 PM PDT by HiJinx (If you're not making waves, you're not kicking hard enough.)
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To: HiJinx
That's great, I'll look for it tomorrow.

Going to bed now...I'm on the Right coast. :)

11 posted on 10/08/2003 9:45:09 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
I know...Sweet Dreams!
12 posted on 10/08/2003 9:47:07 PM PDT by HiJinx (If you're not making waves, you're not kicking hard enough.)
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God Bless Our Military




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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dansangel; Dutchess; Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation's leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one
Doug from Upland......son-in-law
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson
BeforeISleep...................son
The Mayor........................niece
LadyX.........................grandson
fawn796.....................nephew
ValerieUSA................2 sons
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................activve duty
LongCut..................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
StarCMC.......brother
Atomic Conspiracy............half-brother....niece....nephew
TexKat......son....and stepson
Explorer89............brother
ODC_GIRL........active duty


Maigrey................cousin
ladtx....................2 sons
Mama_Bear...........2 nephews
gator girl............husband
severa................husband
MozartLover......son, nephew
LBGA........................son
SpookBrat...........nephew
Himyar.....................son
boxerblues............2 sons
the piper...................son
sheeza...............husband
kemathen7...........husband
Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend
Diver Dave................niece
deadhead................cousin
JimRobinson.....2 nephews
Armymarinemom.....3 sons
Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law
Darheel..................niece
dixie sass.............nephew
BeAllYouCanBe.........son
AgThorn...............2 sons
homeschoolmama.......nephew
kneezles.................son
kimmie7...........brother
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13 posted on 10/08/2003 9:48:37 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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Thank you so much for the hail, Jinxie!
May God bless you with bringing that grandchild into this world safely, healthy and strong, in a short while.

No one forgets the thrill of what it means to have a "child of your child!"

Your joy will become ours, dear friend...

14 posted on 10/08/2003 9:49:20 PM PDT by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: Aquamarine; JohnHuang2
LOL! Another keeper for the master of tellin' it like it is.

Me thinks the talk radio hosts missed a golden opportunity to do an "in your face" to the dims today.
They should have played BABS singin' "Happy Days Are Here Again" thoughout their broadcasts.
Oh why do I always come up with these ideas too late?

15 posted on 10/08/2003 9:53:10 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: HiJinx
Congratulations, Grandpa. Prayers for all the family.


16 posted on 10/08/2003 9:58:32 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Aquamarine; All; JohnHuang2; Billie
What day is this? Is this tomorrow? I'm here on time ;)
Now nite nite FReeper friends - see you on the flip side. :)
17 posted on 10/08/2003 10:20:02 PM PDT by Libertina (God Bless our proud troops and support their families!)
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To: JohnHuang2
'Dear John' Letter # 1004:

No doubt about it. The Dems spewed venom in the days preceding the California Recall Vote at a rate that exhausted the supply in 2,984 pit vipers, 5,037 diamondback rattlers, 6,773 cotton mouth moccasins and a slew of cobras from India, putting out of business at least 407 snake charmers.

Don't they realize what that does to the World Trade Balance? Sheesh....
Laid it on so thick it caused a minor earthquake in Sacramento, it did; and the Colorado River veered 6 inches to the right as a consequence.

There was a ripple effect (no, not the drink) throughout the state - brief silence - then a Mighty Roar as Da Peoples who had stood on their hind legs and punched out a sufficient number of chad equivalents to oust the Gray Plague began to celebrate.

Bravely, the liberal commentators choked back their tears and pasted on smiles for the cameras as they reported the the anti-liberal voters had upset their apple cart.
Almost felt sorry for them, I did.

Wonder if the Democratic candidates for the Presidential nomination paid close attention?!
Can they resist replaying the 'same old, same old' broken records, sending out subliminal whispered messages planted in the Advil ads - 'Hate Bush' 'Hate Bush' - all your headaches R caused by him.....??

This October day, life is good....

Hugs, JH2,

LadyX

18 posted on 10/08/2003 10:24:08 PM PDT by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: Aquamarine; JohnHuang2
What can I say John...

Morning Aquamarine and John - excellent!!!!!
19 posted on 10/08/2003 10:47:16 PM PDT by dixie sass (GOD bless America)
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To: Aquamarine
Your One Stop Resource For All The California Recall News!

Want on our daily or major news ping lists? Freepmail DoctorZin

20 posted on 10/08/2003 10:50:31 PM PDT by DoctorZIn
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