[Carry_Okie]

Governor Schwarzenegger can't eliminate those obstacles; only the legislature can do that. I imagine he can make some political appointments to the various regulatory agencies and commissions involved, which could help. I know he can make two appointments to the PUC, but it's the other boards involved that are the biggest problems.

Correct, he can make appointments. He can also exert significant pressure within department staff. After all, there's always exile. California is blessed with a variety of sensitive environments in need of their careful attention and vigilant protection, such as Needles, Barstow, and Twentynine Palms.

[dalereed]

"such as Needles, Barstow, and Twentynine Palms."

Hey, i've got a place in 29 Palms, don't send your whackos there!

How about sending them all to Antartica with a years suply of bikinis?