Gotta love Gov. Arnold!

[evil jose]

Gotta love the way Arnold can work a crowd and the presence (sp?) he leaves with them. Here is a snipet of the article on MSNBC.com.

Convention sees the personal side
Laura Bush humanizes president, but Schwarzenegger steals show
MSNBC
Updated: 10:22 a.m. ET Sept. 1, 2004

NEW YORK - The Republican National Convention went up close and personal Tuesday night, hearing the stories of a president agonizing over the awesome consequences of his power and a poor immigrant who conquered the worlds of competitive bodybuilding, show business and politics to become governor of the nation’s largest state.

The women in his life gave delegates and a national audience a glimpse of George W. Bush as a husband and a father, portraying him as a man of “strength and conviction.” But they were upstaged by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who thrilled the convention with his Horatio Alger-like tale and enthusiastically urged Americans to re-elect Bush as the guardian of that heritage of opportunity.

J. Scott Applewhite / AP
“My fellow Americans, this is an amazing moment for me,” California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told cheering delegates Tuesday night.

Curiously recalling how he heard the words of Richard Nixon in 1968 as “a breath of fresh air” — the first time the disgraced Nixon’s name had been mentioned nearly halfway through the convention — Schwarzenegger said: “My fellow Americans, this is an amazing moment for me. To think that a once-scrawny boy from Austria could grow up to become governor of California and stand in Madison Square Garden to speak on behalf of the president of the United States — that is an immigrant’s dream. It is the American dream.”

“To my fellow immigrants listening tonight, I want you to know how welcome you are in this party,” he said, speaking forcefully to the cheering crowd, as if in exclamation points. “We Republicans admire your ambition. We encourage your dreams. We believe in your future.

“One thing I learned about America is that if you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything.”

‘Don’t be economic girlie men!’
Of course, the proven crowd-pleaser could not resist poking at his own long career as a champion bodybuilder and the star of movies punctuated by explosions, car chases and relentless gunbattles.

“What a greeting!” Schwarzenegger said after a cheering ovation of more than two minutes. “This is like winning an Oscar — as if I would know!”

And Schwarzenegger joked, “To those critics who are so pessimistic about our economy, I say: Don’t be economic girlie men!” It was a dig at the mini-contretemps that greeted his recent needling of California Democrats.

Schwarzenegger has been cautious until now in promoting the president’s re-election; the two have appeared together in California, but Schwarzenegger has sent mixed signals about campaigning for Bush outside the state.

For the most part Tuesday night, Schwarzenegger stuck to his feel-good story of opportunity, especially for immigrants. But he full-throatedly endorsed Bush’s re-election, and he squarely supported Bush’s most controversial policy choice, the decision to invade Iraq.

“My fellow Americans, make no mistake about it – terrorism is more insidious than communism, because it yearns to destroy not just the individual but the entire international order,” he said. “The president didn’t go into Iraq because the polls told him it was popular.

“As a matter of fact, the polls said just the opposite. But leadership isn’t about polls. It’s about making decisions you think are right and then standing behind those decisions. That’s why America is safer with George W. Bush as president.”

[The Punisher]

Arnold :D
That speech was awesome

[AL P]

I thought he was pretty damn good too.

[Toolman]

yeah Arnold owns I left california right when he got into office.. he is cleaning up after the dumb ass liberals..

[The Punisher]

yeah Arnold owns I left california right when he got into office.. he is cleaning up after the dumb ass liberals..
then again, why are you voting for liberal Kerry? :confused:

[utdbear]

I can't wait until Zell Miller(D-GA) and Cheney speak tonight.

[Toolman]

because I dont like bush.. i dont like kerry either maybe ill vote nader..



it all comes down to bush I dunno why.. he does kick ass..

[The Punisher]

because I dont like bush....
and what is the issue that you will not vote for bush?

[Toolman]

Its things like Abortion, gay rights, lower tax for middle class.
Im mad that we went into iraq and didnt beat the shit out of them..



Things I do like about bush.. He seems like a real guy, not some rich pussy..
You have to admit he does kick ass, when was the last president we had that was a cow boy.. I love when he does interviews he is all dressed like a human and not all formal.. Family is really important to him and because of him I was able to buy a house that I could have never got with clinton in office.. maybe I should vote for him..

[The Punisher]

Its things like Abortion, gay rights, lower tax for middle class.
Im mad that we went into iraq and didnt beat the shit out of them..



Things I do like about bush.. He seems like a real guy, not some rich pussy..
You have to admit he does kick ass, when was the last president we had that was a cow boy.. I love when he does interviews he is all dressed like a human and not all formal.. Family is really important to him and because of him I was able to buy a house that I could have never got with clinton in office.. maybe I should vote for him..well, you cant always agree with everything a president is for, but you have to pick the best man for the job. Security and Defence of our country is the most important to me, so that is why Bush is my only option.

[Toolman]

Its hard because my brother is gay and I know growing up with him that you are born with it.. and I think its un fair that he cant get married like me..


He moved to Texas to from cali.. he lives in El Paso im not a fan of that city..

I want to vote for a guy that will stand up for simple freedoms and still kick ass..

[Chopped54]

Watch the RNC, then make up your mind. Watch Thursday night when W. will reveal his plans, and strategies...

Like 281r said, you are never going to agree 100% with any candidate, but you have to choose the person you think will do the best job.

[The Punisher]

Its hard because my brother is gay and I know growing up with him that you are born with it.. and I think its un fair that he cant get married like me..


He moved to Texas to from cali.. he lives in El Paso im not a fan of that city..

I want to vote for a guy that will stand up for simple freedoms and still kick ass..but honestly, would you really hold a grudge against Bush and some of us that disagree on the gay marriage issue and vote to hand the country over to someone who is not fit to be commander and cheif or that is wishy washing on some of the most important issues of our time?

[Toolman]

well I watched the democratic convention and I watched the republican convention last nite.. I did like the first ladys speech and hated and I MEAN hated mrs DOLE she sucks.. I will for sure watch bush on thursday I never miss his speeches.. im going to watch the debates but I feel that bush got owned by gore 4 years ago during them hehe..

[HookEm]

but I feel that bush got owned by gore 4 years ago during them hehe..

:rolleyes:
What the hell debates were you watching?

[black01gt]

Im mad that we went into iraq and didnt beat the shit out of them..

Things I do like about bush.. He seems like a real guy, not some rich pussy..
You have to admit he does kick ass, when was the last president we had that was a cow boy.. I love when he does interviews he is all dressed like a human and not all formal
OMG!!!!!.......anyway, I'm mad because we went into Iraq and didn't beat the shit out of Bin Laden.

[Craizie]

cant kill what you cant see

[black01gt]

Can't see what you don't look for.

[utdbear]

Can't see what you don't look for.

I'm sure if we wait long enough, they'll come here....oh wait.....

[Toolman]

I would have nuked the middle east and be done with it.. rather kill all of them then lose one of ours..

[black01gt]

I'm sure if we wait long enough, they'll come here....oh wait.....
Yeah,"...oh wait..." is correct! Bin Laden has done been here, and just so we don't have to strain our brains he flat out told us "yes I attacked your country, and I'm going to do it again!" So tell me the logic in focusing on Hussain, turd that he is, because he is "suspected" of being involved. I really don't give a shit if the people of Iraq are liberated or not, and I don't think they ever will be no matter how much of the USA we invest in thier future. "Bin Laden-dead or alive" my ass!

[84gt347]

[QUOTE=black01gt]Yeah,"...oh wait..." is correct! Bin Laden has done been here, and just so we don't have to strain our brains he flat out told us "yes I attacked your country, and I'm going to do it again!" So tell me the logic in focusing on Hussain, turd that he is, because he is "suspected" of being involved. QUOTE]
Hussain was as good a place to start as any. I think he was at the very root of the okc bombing to start with. Getting rid of saddam chocked off a large portion of money and training facility. It also chokes off an arms dealer for Bin laden. He was a redily available target. I'm glad we didn't wait till he found an escape route.

[utdbear]

Yeah,"...oh wait..." is correct! Bin Laden has done been here, and just so we don't have to strain our brains he flat out told us "yes I attacked your country, and I'm going to do it again!" So tell me the logic in focusing on Hussain, turd that he is, because he is "suspected" of being involved. I really don't give a shit if the people of Iraq are liberated or not, and I don't think they ever will be no matter how much of the USA we invest in thier future. "Bin Laden-dead or alive" my ass!
Yes, I would equate Hussain with peace any day. When someone makes statements like "I am going to kill Americans" and "Israel is the devil" I know I get warm fuzzies. And his two sons, there are some quality men right there. It is equally vital in the war on terror to squeeze supply lines as it is to kill terrorists.

[black01gt]

Yes, I would equate Hussain with peace any day. When someone makes statements like "I am going to kill Americans" and "Israel is the devil" I know I get warm fuzzies. And his two sons, there are some quality men right there. It is equally vital in the war on terror to squeeze supply lines as it is to kill terrorists.
I still don't see how that trumps "yes, I killed your people, and I'm going to do it again!", but hey, if you think Hussain is a more worthwhile target than Bin Laden then go for it.

[utdbear]

read the last sentence again, I think you missed it.

[mikeb]

I don't believe we've given up looking for bin laden. Saddam is not as wiley and got caught first.

[DbonezNY]

read the last sentence again, I think you missed it.

Your right, after all who really did show to be more of a threat?

I like how you guys thought Arnold kicked ass. I loved how he said immigrants are given every chance to make it and yadda yadda yadda yet a few weeks ago he denied a law giving immigrants a lis. so they can legally be accounted for and given jobs. Hypocrit much?

I did however like the guy b4 arnold.

[The Punisher]

Your right, after all who really did show to be more of a threat?

I like how you guys thought Arnold kicked ass. I loved how he said immigrants are given every chance to make it and yadda yadda yadda yet a few weeks ago he denied a law giving immigrants a lis. so they can legally be accounted for and given jobs. Hypocrit much?

I did however like the guy b4 arnold.
wasnt that law against illegal immigrants? :confused:

[utdbear]

Your right, after all who really did show to be more of a threat?

I like how you guys thought Arnold kicked ass. I loved how he said immigrants are given every chance to make it and yadda yadda yadda yet a few weeks ago he denied a law giving immigrants a lis. so they can legally be accounted for and given jobs. Hypocrit much?

I did however like the guy b4 arnold.
So you liked the guy that put California into the ground, crushed their power industry, got recalled and kicked out?

[Toolman]

Governer Davis SUCKED ASS.. He messed up california so much.. When they tripled the DMV fees I moved here to texas..

[The Punisher]

So you liked the guy that put California into the ground, crushed their power industry, got recalled and kicked out?
he likes Kerry dosent he? ;)

[utdbear]

Sounds like it, but give it a week to make sure :)

[Toolman]

California has got to be the worst state to live in..
It costs way to much to live there but there are no jobs..
There is too much smog but at the same time there smog laws are gay..
They tax the hell out of you for everything.. State income property tax toll roads then the normal tax when you buy stuff.. I had to pay 100 dollars to get my mustang smoged and 500 for the DMV and for some reason the feds owed me money in taxes but I still had to pay state.. Power goes out a lot.. they shut down a lot of schools and laid off a bunch of teachers.. They dont keep up with the roads and everything is dirty.. When I found out my morgage payment in Dallas would be less then my 1250 a month 1 bedroom apartment and I could get paid the same here.. I was so out of there.. Texas kicks californais ass really bad california is not cool at all..

[DbonezNY]

So you liked the guy that put California into the ground, crushed their power industry, got recalled and kicked out?


I ment the guy that spoke b4 arnold. I'll find out exactly who the law would effect, but either way if it was for illegal immigrants it would have been good way for the census bureau to locate how many Illegals are in cali hogging all the jobs were losing.

[Dolomite]

Rut roh

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/09/03/schwarzenegger.ap/index.html

[Toolman]

clinton lied and got kicked out didnt he..