Only in California...

[piasharn]

Wow. So Arnold is actually serious about this whole running-for-Govenor bit. Out of curiosity, I tried to find out his stance on some of the issues at the moment. It turns out that he is pro-choice, in favour of gay rights, advocates gun control and considers himself to be an environmentalist.

...?

Wait a second... I thought he was a Republican?

Then again, Joe Lieberman is still claiming to be a Democrat, so who knows. If the political arena wasn't a three-ring circus before, it certainly is now.

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[erythros.livejournal.com]

*amused* Maybe he's trying to redeem the party, and make it safe for people like me to retain their self-respect while not actually having to go to the trouble of going to re-register as a Libertarian, or something.

Besides, you KNOW that Maria "Not Really A REAL Kennedy" Shriver is giving him an earful everytime he brings up his platform....

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[piasharn.livejournal.com]

*grins* Well, it seems like CA Republicans are more sane than those out here. Personally, I think that the whole party system is a bit silly. (Which is why I refuse to register with any party.)

My mom's theory is that he's only a Republican so that people won't think that he's caving in to his wife. ^^

[marumae.livejournal.com]

I tried to find out his stance on some of the issues at the moment. It turns out that he is pro-choice, in favour of gay rights, advocates gun control and considers himself to be an environmentalist.

Wait a second... I thought he was a Republican?
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He is? o_o Wow...hm...well I'm still waiting to see (if he wins) how he'll actually do in the governers seat. I think he might actually do a good job, but I don't know seeing as I don't live in California XD. (New Yorker all the way here >3)

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

Yep, although a lot of Republicans don't seem to be too thrilled with his stance on a lot of issues.

Whomever gets the position is in for a rough ride, though. Besides being a huge state, there's that enormous deficit, lack of jobs, illegal immigration and more. It will be interesting to see how the whole situation gets handled.

[orchydconstyne.livejournal.com]

I've been meaning to ask you... what is that thing that looks like a penis growing out of that child's head?

It's really... disturbing.

Ew.

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

*laughs* I just adore the reactions I get from that icon. ^____^

No, it isn't a penis. It's just a cucumber-shaped growth. The girl in question, by the way, is Beth Oblong, from the cartoon "The Oblongs" that airs on Adult Swim (http://www.adultswim.com/). (If you get the Cartoon Network, I highly recommend watching AS. It kicks ass.)