On a side note...

Neo · 10-24-2004, 02:33 AM

Do you think the constitution will be changed to allow immigrants to run for president? And if so, would this guarantee Arnold Schwarzenegger the presidency?

GameMaster · 10-24-2004, 03:00 AM

I don't the think the constitution will be changed. But if it is, and Arnold works hard enough, I definately think he could win. He's admirable and brings hope to people. He also has a confident aura about him. He's healthy, fit, and eats a balanced diet. These are all special characteristics that our country should be led by. Arnold achieved the American dream and never had special privilidges or wealth starting off as a young child. He started from the bottom and worked his way up. That's the kind of person we need leading. Not a fancy pants who never had to suffer or sweat for a meal.

Additional Question:

Do you think the Constitution should be changed to allow immigrants to run for President. Why or why not?

Blackmane · 10-24-2004, 03:36 AM

If it will be changed, it is going to be solely because of Arnold Schwarzenegger possibly running for president.

Should it be changed? Eh, I'm not too sure about that. I think it should still have a high limit on the years that they have been in the United States so that they have to still be here for a long time to do it. That is the only way that I feel it should be done.

Crono · 10-24-2004, 09:14 AM

I'm not American, but I wouldn't want any immigrant being the leader of my country.

Jonbo298 · 10-24-2004, 10:14 AM

Me personally, leave it as it is. I'm not racist or anything like that but I'd rather have the leader of my country have been born in this country (unless he/she was born on a military base). I don't care if your mom/dad live in England all their life, have you as a baby then 1 day later move to the US. That's just my look at it. Born legal US citizen all their life warrants me looking at them as a possilbe president.

Neo · 10-24-2004, 11:42 AM

Interesting part about this is that this is an issue that the democrats would seemingly support and the republicans would be against. But in this case they may reverse positions because of what it would mean for Arnold.

Professor S · 10-24-2004, 06:24 PM

I think immigrants should be allowed to run for presidency after a centain number of years of legal citizenship (not dual either). Our country is based on the idea of the melting pot, and I think we should support it.

As for Arnold, there's no way in hell I think he should be President. He's doing a pretty good job in California, but the presidency is another issue.

dropCGCF · 10-24-2004, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

I'm not American, but I wouldn't want any immigrant being the leader of my country.

Yeah, well, immigrants built my country and they have as much a right to lead it as I do.

Ginkasa · 10-24-2004, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

(unless he/she was born on a military base).

Curious question: Are people born on US military bases in foreign countries allowed to become president?

*shrugs and walks away*

Typhoid · 10-25-2004, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Link1130

Curious question: Are people born on US military bases in foreign countries allowed to become president?

*shrugs and walks away*

Are people born on military bases property of said military?

Ace195 · 10-26-2004, 04:50 PM

People who are born on military bases are conisdered us citizens, because the land they are on no matter what country it is in is considered us soil. and attacking said military base is considered attacking the us.. so yes and no they aren't property of said military typhoid.. jebsus