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  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -209/+1526what were you thinking right here?

    http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/10/26/us/ ...

  • EndecriX, on 05/19/2009, -250/+1367What is your stance on the legalization, cultivation and regulation of marijuana in the state of California?
  • sfrench, on 05/19/2009, -91/+957California is one of the most economically rich regions in the entire world. Why do we have massive debt and an unbalanced budget?
  • EristicalDotCom, on 05/20/2009, -178/+957You look like a Democrat, sound like a Democrat and act like a Democrat. What makes you a Republican?
  • Kh3699, on 05/19/2009, -350/+1062Will you be back?
  • danielrh9, on 05/19/2009, -217/+917Looking back at your acting career, what is one movie you regret being part of?
  • CitizenGeek2006, on 05/19/2009, -158/+820Do you support same-sex marriage and do you think the GOP should become more gay-friendly?
  • danielrh9, on 05/19/2009, -181/+831Can you please explain this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skBlEbsM0jM
  • danielrh9, on 05/19/2009, -185/+809If the Constitution were amended to allow it, would you ever consider running for President?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -259/+833How much can you currently bench press?
  • brainintraining, on 05/19/2009, -213/+751Does the term "Governator" bother you?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -119/+657What is your view on Net Neutrality?
  • ZogDog, on 05/19/2009, -49/+480If you had the ability to make law three things that would "fix" California, no questions asked, what would they be and why haven't they happened yet?
  • GoKings, on 05/21/2009, -43/+420Mr. Governor, in my 4 years as a student in the California University system, I have seen:
    - My financial aid cut
    - Our classroom size raised
    - Our staff cut
    - My options of classes grow significantly smaller
    - Yet, I have seen my fees per year rise by about $4,000 on top of the already outrageous cost.

    What is going to be done to fix the University System? It costs us a lot of money to go to school, and I expect a semi-decent service in return. In what way is it fair that we pay MORE when our services are being CUT?
  • xt0xicx, on 05/19/2009, -191/+565What is your view on torture? Do you consider waterboarding to be torture?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -116/+454Does America need a high-speed rail system?
  • AllisonWamback, on 05/19/2009, -122/+425You have been in the public eye since you were the youngest person to win Mr. Universe. Since then you have been an actor, businessman, and a politician. What are you looking forward to next? Will you take some time off and relax?
  • PDave, on 05/19/2009, -286/+579Should we get to the chopper?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -86/+329What do you plan on doing after your term as Governor of California ends in 2011?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -38/+272You recently helped Tesla Motors make an important announcement that's probably sending chills through traditional automaker's boardrooms. When do you think electric cars will be available to the mass public at affordable costs (not $60k!)? What role should the government play?

  • inactive, on 05/19/2009, -120/+311In an interview with GQ magazine in October 2007, you said, "Marijuana is not a drug. It's a leaf. My drug was pumping iron, trust me." Your spokesperson later said the comment was meant to be a joke. Was this just damage control?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -190/+353Are you a Mac or a PC?
  • inactive, on 05/19/2009, -37/+197In your political career up until now, what has been the hardest decision you've had to make, and why?
  • eadnams, on 05/19/2009, -86/+244What advice would you have for a young person who wants to make change in government?
  • cenarta, on 05/20/2009, -14/+164Why is our state #1 in education spending and 49th in education ranking with one of the highest dropout rates in the nation?
  • zwendkos, on 05/19/2009, -86/+231As anyone who has seen Pumping Iron knows, you have smoked pot for recreational purposes (and inhaled) several times. There is now a growing movement for the legalization of pot beyond medicinal use. If you were the head of a newly-created government agency in charge of the marijuana industry, how would you propose the government regulate it and how would you tax it?
  • happbando, on 05/19/2009, -31/+160How do you feel about the declining fitness of the American population? Is there something federal and state governments can do that will be effective in reversing this trend?
  • sahaskatta, on 05/19/2009, -50/+166What are some of the goals you wish to accomplish before your term as Governor of California ends in 2011?
  • jasonjcrawford, on 05/20/2009, -12/+121Dear Governor,

    You have recently suggested creating "open source digital textbooks" for high school math and science classes to reduce education costs for the state (source: http://bit.ly/39ZX80).

    How will this program work? Will the textbooks be under a copyleft license (ex. creative commons)? And will this ever extend to all courses or into the college system?
  • quantum459, on 05/19/2009, -34/+141Dear Mr. Schwarzenegger,

    what is your stance on illegal immigration? what do you think California and other states have to do to reduce the amount of illegals crossing the border? and finally, what is the best solution for the current illegals in the state and country?

    thanks for answering my questions
    -Nate
  • karolisonline, on 05/19/2009, -19/+124Do you believe California could follow European model of health care and social system and be even more successful or is it not possible generally in USA and if so, why?
  • jc7012, on 05/20/2009, -93/+197Who is your daddy, and what does he do?
  • MarkBrent, on 05/20/2009, -70/+168Do you miss being the Terminator and will you go watch the movie?
  • 7m7uf, on 05/20/2009, -22/+104As an agnostic, I'm wondering what your thoughts on the separation of church and state, and how it seems that line is being corroded in current-day politics.
  • BoSTONEDian, on 05/19/2009, -39/+121Mr. Schwarzenegger,

    I know that you have recently called for an open debate regarding the taxation and sale of marijuana, does this mean you will support the bill currently moving through your state legislature that would legalize and tax your number 1 cash crop?
  • bde5, on 05/20/2009, -41/+116What is your relationship with your homeland Austria now?
  • crila, on 05/20/2009, -56/+127Can you turn to the camera and say "THE BRIDGE IS OUUUT!!!" Or I can settle for a "GET INTO THE CHOPPAH!!"

    P.S.- You are my hero.
  • lorductape, on 05/20/2009, -74/+145Can you please say governator for us? Just once?
  • MyNameIsJoe, on 05/20/2009, -9/+73Under your leadership as governor, the California Solar Initiative was launched with the goal of creating an additional 3,000 megawatts of generating capacity from solar sources by 2016. How happy are you with the progress of the program. Do you have any plans to extend the program beyond 2016? Do you have any plans to create similar programs for other sources of alternative energy?
  • joketter, on 05/19/2009, -12/+71In dark economic times, how do you propose to keep California the technology center of America?
  • demonashes, on 05/19/2009, -53/+110You've been an athlete, an actor, a politician, a businessman and excelled in all the fields that you have put your hands on. Is there any area which you still want to set foot on?
  • thahelp, on 05/20/2009, -11/+65A serious question.
    It looks obvious that California is going to have to deal with some major budget cuts. Many of these cuts hurt everyone, like Education, Fire, and Police.
    Have you thought of asking the voters what to cut? (yes/no)
    If you haven't, would you seriously consider this? Why/why not?
  • benangulo, on 05/19/2009, -32/+86Do you believe the U.S. can return to pre-recession levels of unemployment, stock market growth, and consumer spending without the lax lending and oversight standards of the past decade? Or do folks really need to come to grips with the reality that their standard of living is going to decline moving forward?
  • raustin, on 05/20/2009, -30/+79US Constitution, Article II, Section 1 states that no person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President.

    Do you feel that this law should be overturned/ammended? Why or why not?
  • jbak, on 05/20/2009, -18/+65What is your motivation in life to go from one career path to another? Going from a World Class Body Builder to a famous Actor, to a respected Politician? What is your inspiration and what are some keys to your success?
  • rosereinhardt, on 05/19/2009, -14/+59It seems as though very little tangible progress is made in government at federal and state levels even though everyone, including yourself, appears to be working very hard. What can be done to make our government more effective? Do you believe that abolishing the two party system would make government more effective?
  • nambio, on 05/20/2009, -22/+65You have been a prolific goal setter your entire life. Whats next after you leave the Governor's Office?
  • Ninjao, on 05/20/2009, -29/+71Mr Schwarzenegger, you yourself once smoked Marijuana.

    How do you think the Legalisation of Marijuana will progress? Do you really think that sending people to jail for smoking something like Cannabis is a bit ridiculous? It costs your government ridiculous sums of money.
  • Antietam27, on 05/20/2009, -16/+57I'm a California high school junior going into my senior year. Do you plan to address the issue of rising tuition costs at UCs and CSUs?
  • razorc03, on 05/19/2009, -19/+59Do you believe that we have lost an outlet for un-biased media and news reporting? Do you believe that the some main stream media possess persuasive power to the point of abuse?
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