Posted on 03/18/2002 11:07:15 AM PST by My2Cents
The Buzz: Editorial meeting unplugs Davis' restraint
By Kevin Yamamura -- Bee Capitol Bureau
Published 2:15 a.m. PST Monday, March 18, 2002
Something about newspaper editorial board meetings makes the governor go gonzo.
In the latest edition of Gray Davis Unplugged (and Unglued), the normally restrained governor told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he "saved this friggin' paper" and that last year's energy fight was "worse than being in Vietnam."
Recall that in another editorial board meeting, with the San Francisco Chronicle in 1999, Davis declared it was the job of lawmakers to "implement my vision." That peeved legislators who had visions of their own.
But his latest comments were some of his most interesting yet.
"I kept the lights on," Davis said. "And this sounds a little presumptuous, but I think I should at least get a round of applause. I don't get squat."
He also was testy when questioned about criticism that he panicked and paid too much for power in long-term state agreements for electricity.
"If I didn't panic, you wouldn't be able to put out your paper," he said. "I saved this friggin' paper. I kept the lights on in this state, do you understand that?"
A Vietnam veteran, Davis also made a controversial comparison when describing the energy crisis: "This is like a war. This is worse than being in Vietnam. This is a full-out war against me."
Later, Davis talked about his role as global dominator. "When I took the oath of office, we were the seventh-largest economy on the planet," he said. "We passed Italy the first year, France my second year, and we will pass the U.K. in two years."
Oh? And just where may I see a summary of Davis' Vietnam service?
His effect on California?
And Gray Davis did it all by himself.
After this reply of yours, my keyboard is soggy from the water I was drinking:
This guy makes Senator McInsane seem like a cross between Shirley Temple and Gandi.
I can just see a curly topped minature Ghandi dancing and singing!
Davis in his recent try-out to become next Motel 6 radio spokesperson.
"No, no, Mr. Davis!" cried the script director in growing frustration. "You're supposed to say, 'We'll leave the lights on for you.' Try again. Take 92, record now.!"
Then aside to his assistant, the director mutters, "I always knew he had a face meant for radio, but apparently he isn't going to cut it here, either."
Someone please send this man some ball-bearings, so he can play with them with his fingers! The safety of all Californians may depend on Davis having some way to release the stress he is under.
Remember, if he is reelected, this guy is talked about as a Vice Presidential candidate. He could, in the worst case scenario, have his finger on the nuclear Red Button!
He panicked and locked the state into long-term electricity contracts at the peak prices!
He's come a long way, baby!
LOL -- I remember the old Virginia Slims TV ad. Perhap's Davis can star in an "updated" version wearing a pair of his favorite pumps.
I think the same political system we opposed in 'Nam is being implemented under Gray Davis in CA. Maybe that's what he means.
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