Or he could have asked him why we should take his candidacy any more seriously than Larry Flynt or Gary Colemans. Sure, flint is a porno empresario. Big deal, Arnold's only noteworthy accomplishment is to have become rich and famous off of images of graphich violence. One traffics in smut and the other in gory iimages. Neither of which is very good, so what's the difference? (of course, neither is qualified to be governor, either (Flyn'ts CEO background notwithstanding), but who cares about that?) And what about Gary Coleman? He's a famous former TV star, Arnold is a famous former movie star; Again, why is one taken seriously and the other is not?
Actually, if I were still living in Cali, I would probably vote for the p*rn star on the ballot, Mary Carey. When asked what her platform was, she said she would reduce violence by instituting a mandatory "turn in your guns and receive a p*rn movie in exchange" program. She feels that violence would be greatly reduced if everyone in California were jerking off instead of firing guns.
Speaking of those violence films, who can blame him it was the eighties. I was watching Terminator the other day and the scene where he annihilates the entire police station always bothers me. People say entertainment is steadily regressing but I bet you couldn't get away with a scene like that in Hollywood today, especially after September 11.
Actually, if I were still living in Cali, I would probably vote for the p*rn star on the ballot, Mary Carey. When asked what her platform was, she said she would reduce violence by instituting a mandatory "turn in your guns and receive a p*rn movie in exchange" program. She feels that violence would be greatly reduced if everyone in California were jerking off instead of firing guns. and posts like the above are why it's hard to take anything Rocketman Tex says seriously......... On a serious note,since you claim to enjoy bashing "wrongs" on both sides of the political aisle,maybe you could have posted this too. [I'm sure you just missed it though,or were too busy...] http://slate.msn.com/id/2086804/
Oh, I don't mind violence in movies and media, I have, and will continue to enjoy violent movies and media. I don't mind seeing naked ladies either. However, both of them are frequently criticized as bad influences on youth, etc, not entirely without justification. I just think its funny how Larry Flynt is treated as a charlatan cause of his sex connection while the "liberal media" treats Arnold as if he was a statesman of some note despite the fact that his claim to fame is repeating "funny" lines and catch phrases before blasting dudes heads off with shotguns, etc. Gary Coleman, when you think about it, is the cleanest of the three.
I think Arnold was the physical fitness advisor to president Bush, not to mention the fact that he is married to a Kennedy, which pretty much connects him instantly with politics.
I'm not sure the comparison is valid -- Gary Coleman, who was a child star in one sitcom 20 years ago, VS Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the most successful actors and producers of all time Arnold has been a big advocate/spokesman for education and fitness since his bodybuilding days. He's also been a successful businessman, with both a movie production company (Oak Productions) and ownership in two resturant chains. From what I understand, he's also been very active in California politics & issues, including lobbying for education bills. And, as has been pointed out, his Kennedy connections link him to politics almost by default. He has a bachelors degree, majoring in Business Administration and International Marketing. (And a pair of honarary Doctorates for his charity work). He was Chairman for the President's Council on Physical Fitness under Bush I. Gary Coleman briefly owned a video arcade in Fisherman's Village, California. Ran for Senate in 2000 against Diane Feinstein on the HECK (Homlesenss, Education, Crime, and Killers) platform. He sued his parents, and was sued (moved to TV court, Judge Mills Lane), and lost, for punching a bus driver for asking for an autograph.
It's official, Jay is a republican. I didn't want to believe it, but his love of Schwarzenegger finaly sealed it.
Excellent points. Too bad these issues won't be raised by the media. Maybe Arnold will address this in one of his many open debates. Oh, wait...
...successful businessman... Arnold Out of Planet Hollywood Orbit by Marcus Errico Jan 25, 2000, 4:20 PM PT back to story This time the Terminator won't be back. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Tuesday that he was ending his association with Planet Hollywood, the troubled theme-restaurant chain he helped launch nine years ago with A-list pals Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Sylvester Stallone. "It was lots of fun and very challenging to come up with and develop the celebrity-restaurant concept on an international level," Schwarzenegger said in his statement. "Of course, I am disappointed that the company did not continue with the success I had expected and hoped for. I wish Planet Hollywood well, but I want to focus my attention now on new U.S. and global business ventures--and on my movie career." Arnold says he has sold his interest in the Orlando-headquartered company. Curiously, the actor terminated his relationship just as Planet Hollywood emerged from bankruptcy protection. On Friday, a federal judge approved the celeb-centered chain's bankruptcy plan. The approval will allow Planet Hollywood to operate with court protection while it restructures and sheds debt that it cannot repay, without totally liquidating the business. Founder and CEO Robert Earl was also allowed to stay aboard. The company, which has had money trouble for years due to overexpansion (and overpriced, crummy food), will now operate just 21 restaurants in the United States and 10 abroad, down from 78 at the height of its popularity. (The chain recently shuttered several outlets, including its Beverly Hills bistro, the company's only actual Hollywood-area eatery.) After the judge's approval, Earl said he would announce a new roster of celeb endorsers in the next few weeks. A Schwarzenegger rep says there was no link between Earl's statement and Arnold's decision to discontinue his ownership stake in Planet Hollywood. According to the actor's statement, he just decided not to re-up his contract with the chain. No immediate comment from Planet Hollywood on the Schwarzenegger defection. http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,5916,00.html
I didn't know Gary Colman ran for Senator. Now his political experience trumps that of arnold. Larry Flynt has been politically active as well; He's a successful businessman, and he's been in movies. Why isn't it valid?
Wow the attack machine against Arnold is in full swing. Well, this wouldn't have happened if the current Democrat governor was such a r****d. What is his problem? Dean didn't have any problem balancing Vermont's books.
This wouldn't have happened if Darrell Issa hadn't spent millions of his own dollars ramrodding the recall down the throats of each and every voter in California.
How is it Issa's fault? First of all, it was a stupid law on the books to begin with. Secondly, Gray Davis is a truly horrible governor. He is beyond bad, not only incompetent, but also ruthless and unlikeable, and thus lots of people happily signed the recall. It took 20% of the people to sign the petition, you don't get that many unless they want it.
Part of his problem was energy companies sticking it to him and jacking up their prices on him. The internet bubble burst and voters in Cal. have passed so many restrictions on what money is untouchable that it's hard to cut money or move it around to be better spent. Aside from that he is a moron. I just wish that this could have been settled in the regular election. Davis might easily have lost the regular election and most likely the strongest opponent would have been a Republican. Now he might lose the recall, but there is no guarantee who will win the seat. This might actually hurt the Republicans, but who knows?
