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br> Tomball, Texas /p> p> Great article on Arnold's boneheaded comment and the state of things in the State of cluelessness, California. Prop. 71 is the latest of many bad laws and initiatives that have been foisted upon us. I would like to point out that the final cost is $6 billion, not the $3 billion you mentioned in your article, after interest on the bonds is factored in. br> -- Chris Huskins /p>

Republicans tried liberalism, it failed. Liberals have tried liberalism. That failed too! George H.W. Bush's tax increase is the most recent lesson. It in turn, Bush was vilified by both liberals and conservatives for the obvious reasons. Why some Republicans after crushing leftism (again!!!!!!) in most states want to "reach out" to our enemies is truly insane. The media template being what it is, suggested that Republicans "reach out" after the defeat of '92, and again suggested we "reach out" after gaining the legislative majority in '94, and in 2000. Our attempts to befriend, and posit the "new tone" was met only with derision and scorn not only by the left, but by the template media as well.

p>Arnold said it himself: "Why should we listen to a bunch of losers?" Well Mr. Schwarzenegger, why should we? br> -- P. Aaron br> Huntington Woods, Michigan /p>

Without fail, each time conservative Republicans make major gains in elections, "moderate" Republicans wake up from their dusty sleep and hear the mystical calls of duty. "OK, we're ready to lead!! Now you follow!!!"

That the "moderates" did practically zilch to get Bush elected and often give aid and comfort to our political opposition poses no moment of reflection. They are more than sure Bush owes them big time and they expect to collect.

What is baffling is the number of Republicans who feel obligated to kiss these people's tushes. Why media favorites such as Lugar and Specter aren't assigned seats on the postage stamp committee to languish there in the dark is beyond me. Democrats know how to command loyalty -- that's why "moderate" Democrats like Evan Bayh will carry their water for them every time the chips are down and most times when the chips are pretty good.

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