EDITORIAL: The new Arnold: CA gov compromises his free market principles

[NVMojo]

August 28, 2006

Some day a great biography will be written about Arnold Schwarzenegger, a born-again American who proved able to remake himself in whatever ways proved necessary to succeed.

Properly explored, however, there may be pathos in Mr. Schwarzenegger's story, as well as triumph. Because it begins to appear the story of the current governor of California -- or should that be "Kauli-fornia"? -- helps crystallize the story of the one place in the world where that success story was possible: America.

Most of the story is well-known. With little else to work with, Mr. Schwarzenegger made his own body the tool of his ambition. Few have the persistence to even reach the Mr. Universe competition, let alone triumph. Five times. Mr. Olympia? Seven times.

Mr. Schwarzenegger went on to make himself over as the biggest action hero, ever. In his spare time, he earned his B.A. in business from the University of Wisconsin, and became a U.S. citizen.

more...

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Aug-28-Mon-2006/news/9297675.html

[MasonJar]

1. Opportunists are not good for California politics.