Saturday, October 07, 2006
Debate Games and Comments
Point games are lot’s of fun, (check out the www.camajorityreport.com to see Steve Maviglio's point system) but I was sent some suggestions of what should be on the Debate Party drinking game….
Angelides and the One-Term Inator’s Debate Drinking Game
Drink Once if Phil mentions:
Tuition
Middle Class
George Bush
Our troops (the war in general)
Julie or his daughters
Drink Once if Arnold mentions:
“The People”
Maria
Moving Forward
Taxes
His Immigration Story
Drink Once every time the Republican “Neutral” Moderator chastises Phil (but I am sure he’ll be “fair and balanced”)
Drink a pitcher if Arnold:
Mentions his “friend Fabian” (or Don)
Tries to break Phil’s hand and make him wince during the handshake.
Angelides and the One-Term Inator’s Debate Drinking Game
Drink Once if Phil mentions:
Tuition
Middle Class
George Bush
Our troops (the war in general)
Julie or his daughters
Drink Once if Arnold mentions:
“The People”
Maria
Moving Forward
Taxes
His Immigration Story
Drink Once every time the Republican “Neutral” Moderator chastises Phil (but I am sure he’ll be “fair and balanced”)
Drink a pitcher if Arnold:
Mentions his “friend Fabian” (or Don)
Tries to break Phil’s hand and make him wince during the handshake.
The One-Term Inator's Opening Statement
The California Democratic Party was able to get an early copy of Arnold’s opening statement…
(well since there are no opening statements what we think his opening statement should be)
OPENING STATEMENT
GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Good evening. I want to thank the political press corps, my army of political consultants and my state-paid staff for taking the time to watch this debate.
To the 35 other Californians who are not watching the Dodger game, the Cal game or the UCLA game welcome. And when you go back to the game after the commercials are over, don't worry, you won't miss much.
I have enjoyed being your Governor. Where else would I have been able to continue my passion for acting and make believe? Every day is like being on a new movie. New lines, new sets, and new directors. I especially like the new set PG&E gave me in Malibu last week. Thanks, guys.
But, it hasn't been easy. Being all things to all people, being on both sides of every issue is very challenging. Lucky for me that doesnt bother my big business special interest contributors. As long as I side with them in the end, they still give me money.
So let me tell you Californians where I stand, so that your weak minds are not confused.
I am for campaign finance reform remember my hero is Hiram Johnson. I am for banning contributions during bill signing season, which is why I hired top level staff from the Chamber of Commerce and Insurance industry to help drive my agenda and then taken more special interest contributions-before, during, and after bill-signing season -than any other Governor in history.
I am pro-immigrant, which is why I praised the Minutemen and said we should close the borders. People should retain their cultures and languages and should give them up if they want to be Americans. Please remember - I love Mexico. I've filmed many movies there...
I am pro-education. The fake advocacy groups my campaign has created are a testament to what a good job I am doing on education. I am for Proposition 98 and will only change it over my dead body except for last year, when I wanted to gut it.
I am for healthcare. During the recall campaign I promised to make healthcare a priority (especially for all you kids out there - remember you are my top priority) and, though I havent done so yet, I promise once again to promise to make healthcare reform a priority next year. Maybe. Just trust me
I am the peoples Governor. By that I dont mean I will actually go out and talk to real people. I see those people on TV they seem nice except the angry ones who show up and ask me really tough questions about topics that I dont like to talk about. No, by "people," I mean the Chamber of Commerce and GOP county central committee members (known as extras) that get invited to my campaign photo ops.
I promise not to raise "taxes." I will call them something else. The nearly $2.5 billion I raised in tuition and fees and elimination of tax credits on middle class families, seniors, teachers and college students dont count. They are only taxes, in my mind, if they impact wealthiest Californians, tobacco companies and oil companies. What I call them in my mind is whats important.
I support more resources for fire protection, which is why I did photo ops and appointed a blue-ribbon panel to provide me with fire protection recommendations after the deadly 2003 fire season. The fact that I vetoed legislation to implement the fire protections my panel recommended is irrelevant. The photo ops had already proven that I care.
If you are a Republican, I want you to know I wholeheartedly support President George W. Bush and his war in Iraq. I campaigned for him in Ohio, didnt I? If youre a Democrat, you should notice I have taken great pains not to be seen with President George W. Bush during this election and even send him angry letters to prove my point!
If youre one of my business supporters, I want you to know I vetoed minimum wage legislation, not once but twice, calling it a job killer. If youre in Labor, I want you to know I signed an increase in the minimum wage. Sure it isnt tied to inflation, but whaddaya want?
Im against prescription drug benefits and Im for the.I'm for blowing up boxes and I'm against it. I'm for the forest roadless rule, and I'm against it. I voted for Proposition 187, and I'm against it. I'm for childrens healthcare, and I vetoed legislation to expand it. I vowed to get rid of special interests and I never said I would get rid of special interests.
In short, I'm like Visa, I'm everywhere you want to be.
Please enjoy the debate and keep us up-to-date on the ballgames. Fight on you mighty Trojans and Go Bruins you are both my favorite teams!
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(well since there are no opening statements what we think his opening statement should be)
OPENING STATEMENT
GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Good evening. I want to thank the political press corps, my army of political consultants and my state-paid staff for taking the time to watch this debate.
To the 35 other Californians who are not watching the Dodger game, the Cal game or the UCLA game welcome. And when you go back to the game after the commercials are over, don't worry, you won't miss much.
I have enjoyed being your Governor. Where else would I have been able to continue my passion for acting and make believe? Every day is like being on a new movie. New lines, new sets, and new directors. I especially like the new set PG&E gave me in Malibu last week. Thanks, guys.
But, it hasn't been easy. Being all things to all people, being on both sides of every issue is very challenging. Lucky for me that doesnt bother my big business special interest contributors. As long as I side with them in the end, they still give me money.
So let me tell you Californians where I stand, so that your weak minds are not confused.
I am for campaign finance reform remember my hero is Hiram Johnson. I am for banning contributions during bill signing season, which is why I hired top level staff from the Chamber of Commerce and Insurance industry to help drive my agenda and then taken more special interest contributions-before, during, and after bill-signing season -than any other Governor in history.
I am pro-immigrant, which is why I praised the Minutemen and said we should close the borders. People should retain their cultures and languages and should give them up if they want to be Americans. Please remember - I love Mexico. I've filmed many movies there...
I am pro-education. The fake advocacy groups my campaign has created are a testament to what a good job I am doing on education. I am for Proposition 98 and will only change it over my dead body except for last year, when I wanted to gut it.
I am for healthcare. During the recall campaign I promised to make healthcare a priority (especially for all you kids out there - remember you are my top priority) and, though I havent done so yet, I promise once again to promise to make healthcare reform a priority next year. Maybe. Just trust me
I am the peoples Governor. By that I dont mean I will actually go out and talk to real people. I see those people on TV they seem nice except the angry ones who show up and ask me really tough questions about topics that I dont like to talk about. No, by "people," I mean the Chamber of Commerce and GOP county central committee members (known as extras) that get invited to my campaign photo ops.
I promise not to raise "taxes." I will call them something else. The nearly $2.5 billion I raised in tuition and fees and elimination of tax credits on middle class families, seniors, teachers and college students dont count. They are only taxes, in my mind, if they impact wealthiest Californians, tobacco companies and oil companies. What I call them in my mind is whats important.
I support more resources for fire protection, which is why I did photo ops and appointed a blue-ribbon panel to provide me with fire protection recommendations after the deadly 2003 fire season. The fact that I vetoed legislation to implement the fire protections my panel recommended is irrelevant. The photo ops had already proven that I care.
If you are a Republican, I want you to know I wholeheartedly support President George W. Bush and his war in Iraq. I campaigned for him in Ohio, didnt I? If youre a Democrat, you should notice I have taken great pains not to be seen with President George W. Bush during this election and even send him angry letters to prove my point!
If youre one of my business supporters, I want you to know I vetoed minimum wage legislation, not once but twice, calling it a job killer. If youre in Labor, I want you to know I signed an increase in the minimum wage. Sure it isnt tied to inflation, but whaddaya want?
Im against prescription drug benefits and Im for the.I'm for blowing up boxes and I'm against it. I'm for the forest roadless rule, and I'm against it. I voted for Proposition 187, and I'm against it. I'm for childrens healthcare, and I vetoed legislation to expand it. I vowed to get rid of special interests and I never said I would get rid of special interests.
In short, I'm like Visa, I'm everywhere you want to be.
Please enjoy the debate and keep us up-to-date on the ballgames. Fight on you mighty Trojans and Go Bruins you are both my favorite teams!
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