Foreign perception of the USA
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Anyone else consider the fact that another famous govenor of California - who subsequently went on to become "The most powerful man in the World" - was none other than Ronald Reagan..... And for the Americans among us - is it true / false that Arnie cannot go on to stand for president, since he's not a natural born American - causing quite some discussions around my office! In fact, seem to remember reading that he can't serve in Senate / Congress for the same reason, so why is he allowed to be Govenor? Corrections anyone? "Now I guess I'll sit back and watch people misinterpret what I just said......" Christian Graus At The Soapbox
What I am trying to gauge here is if foriegn perception is important . After september 11th there seemed to be shock in the states that many countries and cultures where hostile . With that in mind , is it important that someone who is known internationally for his screen persona gets to run such an influential region ? Or does it just indicate that Americans are disengaged with politics , as seems to be the case in many western societies ? Pity about the bar on running for the top job.It would be hilarious if it where not so important , that someone with Arnies gravitas went on to run the states. Who knows in a few generations as AI software gets better then John Wayne could run for office . Why stop there , with AI and a new voice Lassie could run as well.
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The rest of the world will have same views the US as before. It means a lot of drugs, porns...
I bet you are the only one who thinks that the rest of the world would have such a positive view of the US ;) -
I love Arnold's film. :) Sonork 100.41263:Anthony_Yio
I was going to say ...... I love a good sh!t but I would never vote for one. But then I remembered that most politicians are sh£ts , so perhaps that was not the best analogy.
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:cool:The strange guy rules only California. That state is known as "the strange zone" all over the world... :cool:
er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
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I don't think you can compare Arnold to a Porn Star but it is CA, what do you expect
Why ? does it offend porn stars ?
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
Andrew Torrance wrote: who was a drug taking body builder You obviously know nothing of Arnold’s body building career. Ever hear of the Arnold classic? Do you want to know why he's a famous body builder in the first place? BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! While everyone else was pumping Decca et al, he was pumping iron. I don't know with certainty if he's never taken a roid in his whole life (because I'm not his father/shadow), but he never condoned the use of them publicly. And to judge him like that because he’s a body builder means you have issues, not him! Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Yeah, go ahead, deny it. BTW, just because someone's a bad actor (which he is) it doesn't mean he's stupid. I mean, unless you talk to the guy how do you know he's stupid? Jeremy Falcon
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
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:) Jeremy Falcon
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:) Jeremy Falcon
He will prove with the new role in CA after elections. I am sure about it. Chill Anand The chosen One :)
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
I'm not really aware of what happened in California, so what I say is more a feeling than a firm opinion: * it's sad that somebody without a real program can be elected just because of his impact on the media. * it's great that somebody who isn't a professional politician for years can be elected.
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
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You lost.;) I know 2 men more who think the same. But they are only two men... :( On the other hand if we say that exceptions always exist, maybe you are right. ;)
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
Andrew Torrance wrote: Do you care ? This morning when I got up, I looked to the east. The sun still rose. Now did somebody say something changed? Chris Meech If you spin a Chinese person around, do they become dis-oriented? Why do people in this time period worry so much about time traveler's destroying their worldline when they have no problem doing it themselves every day? John Titor.
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
It doesn't matter what it really is or what Americans know it as. You asked for foreign perception and you got it :) I have to agree with Corinna though, seems like a bit of a strange place :-D. I think Arnie being governor is quite cool though :cool: I hope he does well.
Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
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Only as a bad example. We look to California as a leader in what NOT to do... "It takes a minimum of redesign to turn a crucifix into a pogo stick"
I know of CA as where "Silicon valley" is located. I also know that the living costs are high there [info from a friend of mine who stayed there :)] Smitha You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. -- Richard Bach
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Andrew Torrance wrote: who was a drug taking body builder You obviously know nothing of Arnold’s body building career. Ever hear of the Arnold classic? Do you want to know why he's a famous body builder in the first place? BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! While everyone else was pumping Decca et al, he was pumping iron. I don't know with certainty if he's never taken a roid in his whole life (because I'm not his father/shadow), but he never condoned the use of them publicly. And to judge him like that because he’s a body builder means you have issues, not him! Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Yeah, go ahead, deny it. BTW, just because someone's a bad actor (which he is) it doesn't mean he's stupid. I mean, unless you talk to the guy how do you know he's stupid? Jeremy Falcon
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
Not over here.... it is know as a "strange" zone. Regards, Brian Dela :-) http://www.briandela.com[^] IE 6 required.
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
