3rd OT Topic :D California Dreamin

[10ECsoon]

Not being in or from California I don't know what the deal is behind the recall, but wasn't this guy just re-elected this past November? Hmmm......

And as Leurgy stated, it's a breeze to get into the race. Hell, there's porno stars, no-names, and other wanna-be politicians in the race. Nobody who really cares about Governing is ever seen. It has simply become this week's big Hollywood media event, which makes me kinda feel bad for people who actually live in Cali.

And the election process isn't really fair, either. In the same election, voters make their choice to recall Davis and then choose their candidate to replace him. So, Davis MUST get over 50% of the vote to stay in office, but Arnold Kennedy (sorry, had to) can win theoretically with about 15-20%. Again I say...Hmmmmm...

[dougj]

Originally posted by 10ECsoon
... but Arnold Kennedy (sorry, had to) ...

OK, now that's just plain rude. There's no need to bring this level of disrespect into what continues to be an otherwise thoughtful, well reasoned debate on issues that will shape the future of this country. The man has a proper name, and whether we agree with his politics or not, there's no reason to denegrate him by slurring his heritage. Let's all agree to use his proper and correct name, Arnold Shwarzenegger Kennedy Shriver.

[10ECsoon]

Originally posted by dougj
...Arnold Shwarzenegger Kennedy Shriver.

Now THAT'S funny!!!

Really, though, can anyone from California give us any indication of what he's running with? All we get in TN are CNN clips of him saying uber-generic things like "I'm going to be the people's governor" and that kind of junk. Has he given any press conferences or speeches with any real info about his plans?? I'm not going to say that celebrities shouldn't run for public office, just not based solely on their celebrity and nothing else. Hollywood stars have gone both ways in the past - Reagan did a decent job as President (not flawless, but he is still considered to be one of the best in recent times), Fred Thompson is a very well spoken individual who kept promises that he made from the start (not making a career out of the Senate, and he didn't, although I wish he WERE still there). On the other hand, you have Jesse the ______ Ventura (fill in the blank with whatever you like).

[oldhermit]

From a resident of California:

Ahem....

You Live in California when...
1. You make over $250,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house.
2. The high school quarterback calls a time-out to answer his cell phone.
3. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway.
4. You know how to eat an artichoke.
5. You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block party.
6. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is.

And of course my favorite....

7. Illegal immigrants can at least be licensed to drive legally...

[BIG JOHN]

Was raised in California, but im now an Arizonan, thank the lord. Maybe if Arnold gets in he can do something about some of the dumb laws in Calif. BJ

Dumb California Laws
Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
Bathhouses are against the law.
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
Women may not drive in a house coat.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
Many animals are illegal to own as pets, including snails, sloths, and elephants.
In an animal shelter, lizards and snakes are treated under the same guidelines as cats and dogs.
Arcadia
Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.
Alhambra
You cannot leave your car on the street overnight without the proper permit.
Baldwin Park
Nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool.
Belvedere
City Council order reads: "No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash."
Blythe
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
Burlingame
It is illegal to spit, except on baseball diamonds.
Carmel
Ice cream may not be eaten while standing on the sidewalk. (Repealed when Clint Eastwood was mayor)
Women may not wear high heels while in the city limits.
Chico
Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.
Downey
It is illegal to wash your car in the street. (Passed 1995).
Hollywood
It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time.
Lafayette
You are forbidden to spit on the ground within 5 feet of another person.
Lodi
It is illegal to own or sell "Silly String".
Lompoc
It is illegal to posses, own or raise roosters. This is considered disturbing the peace.
Long Beach
Cars are the only item allowed in a garage.
It is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course.
Los Angeles
It is illegal for a man to beat his wife with a strap wider than 2 inches without her consent.
You cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time.
You may not hunt moths under a street light.
It is illegal to cry on the witness stand.
Toads may not be licked.
It is a crime for dogs to mate within 500 yards of a church. Breaking this law is punishable by a fine of $500 and/or six months in prison.
Zoot suits are prohibited.
Ontario
Roosters may not crow in the city limits.
Pacific Grove
Molesting butterflies can result in a $500 fine.
Palm Springs
It is illegal to walk a camel down Palm Canyon Drive between the hours of four and six PM.
Pasadena
It is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss.
Prunedale
Two bathtubs may not be installed in the same house.
Redlands
Motor vehicles may not drive on city streets unless a man with a lantern is wallking ahead of it.
Riverside
One may not carry a lunch down the street between 11 and 1 o'clock.
San Diego
It is illegal to shoot jackrabbits from the back of a streetcar.
The owners of houses with Christmas lights on them past February second may be fined up to $250.
San Francisco
Prohibits elephants from strolling down Market Street unless they are on a leash.
It is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.
Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street.
It is illegal to pile horse manure more than six feet high on a street corner.
San Jose
It is illegal to have more than two cats or dogs. -Ord. 7.08.595
Santa Monica
You may not play percussion instruments on the beach.
Temecula
Ducks have the right of way to cross Rancho California St. at all times. BJ

[Fuelm@n]

Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street.

All of those are just too funny!!!!!!!!!

[dougj]

Big Johns list is not only funny, but points out how eager we are to pass laws. Clearly, many (most?) of the examples made sense at one time, and were passed to address specific situations. But it also points out that 1) our representatives are too lazy/busy to make sure the laws reflect current society, and 2) we are a constantly changing society, and need to be very careful that we don't pass laws as a knee-jerk reaction to something that bothers us now, but may make no sense later on. If I may prime the pump for next week's OT subject, a good example of this is the recurring attempts to pass a flag-burning amemdment to the Constituion. Arnold may or may not get elected (my guess is not). My biggest concern with this type of election is that we'll elect people that just want to please those who complain the loudest and we end up with more laws that seem ridiculous 20 years down the road. This just undermines the effectiveness of the laws that do make sense, and people loose respect for laws as a whole (witness the whole RIAA debacle).

[jmtjet]

I new there was something dreadfully amiss in California when while visting my nephew in Lake Tahoe a guy came around the corner in a 1949 Caddy convertible with two dogs in the back seat wearing sunglasses. (real dogs)

Nothing but Flynt will DO!

[OilPatch197]

Isn't it california where you see all the Fire hydrants turned on, flooding the street, and folks cooling off?

[jenae]

Hi I have read all the posts and I still don't know who a california is and why they need governing?

[Vernon Frazee]

Governor (from: Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online)

1: one that governs: as

1. one that exercises authority especially over an area or group
2. an official elected or appointed to act as ruler, chief executive, or nominal head of a political unit
3. COMMANDING OFFICER
4. the managing director and usually the principal officer of an institution or organization
5. a member of a group that directs or controls an institution or society

California Constitution - Article 5 Executive
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/wa...ction=retrieve

[jenae]

Hi, does the lower 48 mean that Alaskan's call you guys "down under"? I must say I much enjoyed my visits to California, especially San Francisco remindes me of Sydney the world's most beautiful City.

[Vernon Frazee]

Way back when I lived there, (1950-1959; Anchorage & Juneau), we "Alaskan's" simply referred to the contiguous United States as the "lower 48".

[BIG JOHN]

Wow, that was kinda fun, thanks for keeping it clean. See ya all here next week. BJ