What is Arnold's view on 2nd Amendment?

[Coffee357]

Just wondering since he put his name in the hat for Govenor. Not that it effects me directly (Thank God I live in Texas!) but it's gotta be better than Davis, right? I thought I heard that Tom Selleck was supporting him so thats gotta be a good sign - but does anyone know for sure?

Coffee

 

[PlayTheAces]

So far nobody seems to know exactly where Arnie stands on much of anything, but I agree with you. Davis is a confirmed gun-grabber and almost anyone would be an improvement. When you're at the bottom, the only way you can go is up.

 

[Chupacabra]

Heard on the news last night that Arnold is for "Practical Gun Control" or something to that effect.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Whether Schwarzenegger is better, worse, or about the same doesn't matter a great deal. The main event, in my opinion, is to kick a wanton, blatant socialist parasite out of office. If nothing else, recalling Red Davis will send a sorely needed message to socialist parasites from coast to coast.

That saidâ„¢, I have a hunch Schwarzenegger is going to prove a R.I.N.O.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

From what I've read, Arnold is closer to a moderate Democrat than a republican. He's a big question mark on gun control, but he can't be worse than Davis or DiFi.

 

[TimH]

What is a R.I.N.O.

 

[StLGlocker]

Republican In Name Only.

 

[Sergeant Bob]

If they are correct, the likely next governor of California may be ... Conan the Barbarian, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Conservatives dissent. Schwarzenegger is pro-gay rights, pro-choice on abortion and pro-gun control, and called the impeachment of Bill Clinton a Republican disgrace. How, then, conservatives ask, could the Terminator win enough GOP support to be elected?

Pat Buchannon

YR: Some critics argue that in your movies, there's a lot of violence and killing...you smoke cigars. So how can you be a role model for kids with this kind of example?

AS: That's a good question. But that question, you cannot ask me. Because I don't pick myself as the role model. You can't pick yourself. You can't say, this is what I want to do: I want to smoke stogies and do things to be a role model. The role model is picked by youth. You kids are the ones that admire me. You kids are the ones that see my movies. You kids are the ones that say, "This is really cool, Arnold with his muscles. I like his bodybuilding. I'm going to watch pumping iron.''

It's the kids that do it. They think it's cool when you have a stogie in the mouth. So when I go on the talk shows, I always tell the kids: don't smoke. Because what I do, I do to make it part of my character. It's an image thing. And the movies, with the gun in my hand? I don't run around every day with a gun in my hand. So I want kids to understand the difference: one is make-believe, like we do in movies. But in reality, I'm for gun control. I'm a peace-loving guy. I hate violence amongst the young kids.

Youthradio.org

AS PRESIDENT OF the Huntington Harbor Republican Women’s Club, Christiana has collected hundreds of signatures demanding the recall of Democratic Gov. Gray Davis. But her vote, Christiana says, may well go to a pro-choice, pro-gun-control immigrant whose signature issue is public funding for after-school programs. “I’m not the kind to accept a moderate,†she says. “But Arnold Schwarzenegger has the best chance to win.â€
MSNBC.com


He said that he was not abandoning the idea of running for office as a Republican, but was only postponing his plunge into politics until his four children, ages 3 to 11, are older, the Times said Wednesday.

The Austrian-born former bodybuilder shares moderate views on gun control and abortion rights that match those of most California voters.

News Tribune

THR

 

[Combat-wombat]

Standing Wolf is right. Almost no one will be worse than Davis. Ol' Arnie will probably lean to the left on gun control, but again, he's better than Gray Davis.

 

[Jim March]

Well...ya, Arnold isn't really GOP. But surprisingly, he's got one hell of a lot of Libertarian in him - including being a fan of "Austrian-school economics" (Von Mises and company). Seen in that light, his approach to abortion, gays and drugs isn't automatically an indicator that he's a "closet Dem".

As to gun control: we just don't know. Yes, he's made some "grabber noises" - quite similar to some of what Bush has come out with, perhaps as a direct attempt at copying what worked for Bush. If that's the case, then God only knows what he really thinks.

I know this: Davis must go down in crashing flames. He'll seriously turn on us if he's the last man standing once the smoke clears. Arnold won't push for gun control; if nothing else, he'll be too busy with economics/budgets. Davis will spend three-plus years lashing out at all perceived enemies, with us at the top of the list...he's a spiteful, nasty, bad-tempered spoiled brat.

 

[WilderBill]

If Ahnold is for practical, common sense gun control, then even that would be better than what the PRK has now.
If nothing else, he could open the door for a real republican later if he can straighten out the finances of Kali.
I think the budget issues will completely consume all the time and energy of whoever ends up in the governor's office.
As has been stated, anybody should be an improvement.

 

[Glock Glockler]

Who really knows what Ahhnuld's views are, aside from him, of course?

It might be good that he's playing the gun control card a bit if it allows him to get elected. The fact is that KA is a sewer as far as RKBA is concerned and is pretty damn socialist in general, so a "moderate" Republican-type has a much better chance of actually improving the state than a foaming at the mouth Anarcho-Capitalist.

Well, if Davis does make it through all this it's a sure bet that he'll slam it into 5th gear on KA's descent into hell, so you might be better taking off sooner than later.

 

[Calmwater]

Jim, I've read that Arnold studied business and economics, but cannot find any statement by him that exposes him as a fan of Mises. The only thing I saw recently related to economics from him was a press conference on Wed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25975-2003Aug6.html

"QUESTION: Can the Terminator fix what's wrong with California, with the state in the deficit it's in?

SCHWARZENEGGER: Well, I can tell you that we have to clean house in Sacramento. The most important thing is that we bring business back to California. There are more businesses leaving California now than ever before. When businesses come back, revenue comes back, when revenue comes back we can afford all kinds of different programs that are very important. We want to make sure that the children are not left with without any books. We want to make sure that our children have the books, that they have their place in the classroom. We want to make sure hay they have after school programs. We want to make sure the mothers have affordable daycare. We want to make sure the older folks have their care that they need. That everything has to be provided for the people. We have such a great state, there's no reason why we are in the state we are in today. "

That sounds an awful lot like trying to lure capital back into the web in order to be confiscated in order to finance an already obscenely bloated system.

Somebody show him this: "In countries which are not harassed by struggles between various linguistic groups public education can work if it is limited to reading, writing, and arithmetic. " - Human Action - Ludwig von Mises

 

[Blain]

You kids are the ones that see my movies. You kids are the ones that say, "This is really cool, Arnold with his muscles. I like his bodybuilding. I'm going to watch pumping iron.''

Uhhhh.....does anyone know any kids out there that actually have this thought go through their heads? Sounds more like what arnold would think if he saw himself.

But in reality, I'm for gun control.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

When I watch his movies, I always say "Really cool machinegun. Wish the government would allow me to have one too."

But then, sometimes I think, "It sure does suck they have to dress up a Mac-10 or Ruger AC556 to make them look futuristic because the government banned new machineguns in 1986. Although, it is surprising that the government didn't include an exemption for the movie industry like they did for military and LEO."

 

[Quartus]

So far nobody seems to know exactly where Arnie stands on much of anything

WHAT is going on with gun owners?!?!!? He's on the record and has been for years!

Arnie is ANTI!

 

[MountainPeak]

Arnold is NOT a friend of the 2nd Amendment. I agree with an earlier post stating he is most like a moderate Democrat. I guess compared to Davis that's seen as o.k.. Pretty sad!!! My guess is he will end up a lot closer to his wife's family and their views on guns and social issues.

 

[MeekandMild]

. He has no problem what so ever of making bazillions of dollars shooting people, beating people up, etc, in his movies. But when it comes to gun control he's all for it.

I suspect the same thing. Wasn't Stalin a fiscal conservative?

If I were a subject of the kingdom of Kali, I'd probably vote for Feinstein. It would get her out of the Senate were she to be elected as governess and she'd be sure to make the situation in the state worse. Sometimes things can't get better until they get worse first.

 

[shooterx10]

Why don't you ask him yourself?

However, good luck in getting a straight answer from him...

Go to this website and email him. I think if we create enough stink, he'll come out and say his stance.

http://www.schwartzenegger.com/en/h...ex.asp?subj=ask

 

[10-Ring]

Of the front runners, there is one that is potentially worse than Davis...her name, Arianna Huffington. As an independent tho, I wonder how much support she can muster especially w/ her ex-hubby putting his support behind Arnold.

As for his views, Arnold is a fiscal conservative & more moderate on other issues (ie. gun control, abortion). His moderate stance on alot of the issues will help him win votes across the state.

 

[Carnitas]

If I were a canidate for governor in California I would DEMAND sensible gun control as part of my campaign strategy. Of course I think we've gone way past sensible gun control so I'd be working on a roll back to achieve sensible.

Thats probably deceptive but it would be the only winning strategy in this state. Let's hope that's what arnold is doing.

 

[Quartus]

I think if we create enough stink, he'll come out and say his stance.

<sigh> He's done so many times. He's thoroughly anti.

Yes, I know, he uses guns in his movies. Do does Stallone. So does Alek Baldwin.

So?

 

[Cosmoline]

Every state has gun control

and always has. Prohibitions against shooting across a highway, shooting in a tavern or in a developed area, shooting from moving trains, shooting at people, shooting at houses, etc. So what does it mean when he's for "gun control" and dislikes the idea of kids shooting up scores of people like he does in the movies? Who knows? It's all too vague to be sure. Technically, I'm for some gun control, and I certainly don't think kids should follow the Terminator's lead and shoot places up.

Besides, this is California we're talking about. Even the Gipper was an anti by my standards, but that doesn't mean I would have refused to support him for gov.

 

[buzz_knox]

Back in the '80s, when he did Terminator, Arnie talked about how much he enjoyed shooting, preferring .45s as they filled his hands. He also received a gift of an Uzi from the VP of Action Arms, who consulted on the movie. I guess spending that much time with a Kennedy has tainted him.

 

[PressCheck]

Just sent this to Arnold.


"What is your definition of "reasonable gun control"?

Myself, and a number of my buddies what to support you, but this an important issue for us. We also understand that a Pro Gun Rights (RKBA) guy can't get elected in this liberal State. Hope that you are not Really a RINO.

Pls. respond".

I agree that McClintock is our man, but he can't win in this State. It would be like voting for Ross Perot. Better Arnold than Grey, or Cruz. JMHO.