[IP] Jesse Ventura advice for Arnold Schwarzenegger

[Dave Farber <dave@farber.net>]

> Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 11:10:45 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Joseph Lorenzo Hall <jhall@astron.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Jesse Ventura advice for Arnold Schwarzenegger
>
>
> http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101030818-474508,00.html
>
> Jesse Has Advice for Arnie: Be yourself. Be Arnold. Scripts are for
> actors
>
> By JESSE VENTURA
>
> Saturday, Aug. 09, 2003
>
> Arnold, what the heck are you doing? You're getting out of Hollywood
> to go into politics? Well, then forget agents and studio bossesnow
> you're dealing with real predators. But since your mind is made up, I
> hope you won't mind a little advice from someone who's been there.
>
> Now, I know you're a Republican, but I hope you won't go out on the
> trail and act like a politician. Republican or Democrat, it makes no
> difference: people don't like politicians. Which is completely
> understandable, since most of them act like cyborgs, robotically
> selling the latest talking points from party headquarters.
>
> So be yourself. Be Arnold. Be the guy who can sit and have a cigar
> with the crew.  Be honest. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to
> every question asked. Just say, "I don't know," if you don't know.
> When I did this during my campaign in Minnesota, people were amazed.
> How revolutionarya politician who stands in front of the people and
> doesn't feed them pre-canned answers!
>
> To win, you have to convince people that you care enough to work hard
> and make tough decisions. And most importantly, that they are your own
> decisions.
>
> Now that you are a candidate, you will be getting advice from all
> corners. Some of it will have checks attached. Whatever you do, keep
> your distance from special-interest groups, powerful lobbyists and
> their dirty money. The fact is, Arnold, you don't need them. You can
> win this race by going straight to the people.
>
> When you use commercials, don't be negative. Be Arnold. Let people get
> to know your sense of humor, your work ethic, your leadership and your
> genuine concern for the average Joe. Think about what you want to say,
> and talk from your heart. Scripts are for actors. When I was running
> in Minnesota, I saw my two opponents with stacks of briefing books and
> advisers galore giving them instructions. A debate organizer once came
> up to me and offered a pen and pad. I said, "No, Ma'am, thanks anyway,
> but you see, if you tell the truth, you don't need a long memory."
>
> Plenty of the old Republican gang will come around and want to be your
> new best friend. That's fine, but let them know that you are in
> government to solve problems, not to help them hold on to their power.
> Expose the status quo politicians of both parties who avoid making
> tough decisions. Sure, you'll make some enemies, but if you win,
> you've got a chance to change the game. Go for it. You didn't become
> an international superstar by playing it safe.
>
> Finally, Arnold, beware of the media. I know you think you have a
> thick skin, but take my word for itthe press is brutal. The stuff it
> comes up with is nothing like a bad review for a recently released
> film. Good luck.
>
>
>
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