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scorp17yh

scorp17yh

Brookings, OR
November 2004

FEB 26, 2008 11:40 AM

From the SF Chronicle.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told Bush administration officials Monday that he is tired of the Pentagon treating the California National Guard like a stepchild by using its equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan without returning or replacing it.

The Republican governor, in a visit to Washington for the annual meeting of the National Governors' Association, said the California National Guard is missing about half of its equipment - from humvees to radios. That could leave California at risk in an earthquake, fire or other emergency, Schwarzenegger said.

"It's not fair to the states for the federal government to go into a war and then to take from us the equipment," he said after meetings Monday with President Bush and Cabinet officials. "Every time our National Guard leaves, they take with them equipment but they don't bring it back."

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/26/MN29V8FHL.DTL

SockPuppet

SockPuppet

I'm lost
July 2006

FEB 26, 2008 01:43 PM

Doesn't that amount to unannounced Federal taxation of Californians?

gdarklighter

gdarklighter

San Diego, CA
August 2005

FEB 26, 2008 07:49 PM

I find myself in the strange position of agreeing with with him. It's more than a little uncomfortable.

Thistle

Thistle

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

FEB 26, 2008 08:44 PM

FUCK YEAH ARNIE TELL THEM WHAT FOR.

I knew we got that guy for a reason: taking our fucking weaponry back from the feds.

Colinism

Colinism

Atlanta, GA
July 2005

FEB 26, 2008 08:46 PM

Thistle said:
FUCK YEAH ARNIE TELL THEM WHAT FOR.

I knew we got that guy for a reason: taking our fucking weaponry back from the feds.



So he can use it to protect John Connor...... wink

DrKoruaMang

DrKoruaMang

San Diego, CA
July 2007

FEB 26, 2008 08:49 PM

Colinism said:

Thistle said:
FUCK YEAH ARNIE TELL THEM WHAT FOR.

I knew we got that guy for a reason: taking our fucking weaponry back from the feds.



So he can use it to protect John Connor...... wink



Haha yes!
And I do agree, Arnold's got my machine gun.

Thistle

Thistle

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

FEB 26, 2008 08:51 PM

KoruaMang said:

Colinism said:

Thistle said:
FUCK YEAH ARNIE TELL THEM WHAT FOR.

I knew we got that guy for a reason: taking our fucking weaponry back from the feds.



So he can use it to protect John Connor...... wink



Haha yes!
And I do agree, Arnold's got my machine gun.



Exactly!!!

I've never been more excited to have him as my governor.

billybillybilly

billybillybilly

Minneapolis, MN
March 2004

FEB 27, 2008 10:33 AM

"Do not take from us the equipment."

Ah, McBain... you beautiful creature you.

Nessuno

Nessuno

Washington, DC
May 2006

FEB 27, 2008 10:43 AM

Good that he's speaking out.

Cigarette

Cigarette

Cleveland, OH
April 2004

FEB 27, 2008 11:29 AM

scorp17yh said:
"It's not fair to the states for the federal government to go into a war and then to take from us the equipment," he said after meetings Monday with President Bush and Cabinet officials. "Every time our National Guard leaves, they take with them equipment but they don't bring it back. It's just not fair!" The governor then proceeded to lay face down on the floor and pound it with his fists and feet until he was placated with a juice box and a handful of M&Ms. He was heard muttering, "It's still not fair," as he trudged up the stairs to take his afternoon nap.



PaulNikon

PaulNikon

Melbourne, FL
February 2003

FEB 28, 2008 04:17 PM

With the recent fires. It is obvious California does need its men and equipment for emergencies.

Remember Louisiana having no men or equipment for the Katrina disaster becasue they were in Iraq.

minimalism

minimalism

Garwood, NJ
OLD SKOOL

FEB 28, 2008 04:23 PM

He really just wants the Humvees back, the rest they can keep.

Thistle

Thistle

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

FEB 28, 2008 06:58 PM

minimalism said:
He really just wants the Humvees back, the rest they can keep.



Those and the choppers.

Subrosa

Subrosa

San Francisco, CA
July 2004

FEB 28, 2008 06:59 PM

GET TO DA CHOPPAH!

ckdexterhaven

ckdexterhaven

Redding, CA
December 2005

FEB 28, 2008 07:02 PM

Necia

Necia

San Francisco, CA
August 2005

FEB 28, 2008 07:22 PM

billybillybilly said:
"Do not take from us the equipment."

Ah, McBain... you beautiful creature you.



Right? I loved it!

PaulNikon

PaulNikon

Melbourne, FL
February 2003

MAR 03, 2008 01:41 AM



What are the nerds supposed to be doing when the other nerd fucks with them?