Obviously we (gays and lesbians) are not the only people that Governor Schwarzenegger is f*cking over. This is quite entertaining... and true.

The California Nurses Association today posted an eBay sales page offering Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for sale, presenting regular people the chance to compete with wealthy individuals and big corporations to own the world's best known celebrity politician.

During the time of the auction, Schwarzenegger generated great interest from buyers. By mid-afternoon, the top bid reached $2 million placing this high roller in the ballpark with such well-heeled donors as Ameriquest, the controversial mortgage firm, Newscorp (Fox), and San Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos.

The auction was pulled by eBay (a major Schwarzenegger donor) after several hours, but the page is still viewable at: http://ga1.org/stop_arnold/auction1.html

Noting the initial bids were in a smaller range, CNA Executive Director Rose Ann DeMoro noted, "we're pleased to make Arnold available to the general public. Why should only millionaires and the corporate executives who have filled his pockets and benefited from his policies have a chance to buy off this governor?" But as the day progressed, she noted "it appears some of his friends may be getting in on the action.

The auction presented buyers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bid on a "Genuine Corrupt California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not an Imitation!" It noted that to date Schwarzenegger has provided corporate bidders "unfettered access." In exchange they have had the opportunity to, just in the health care arena, "strip hospitals of pesky patient-care regulations, shortchange caregivers, and bleed the public safety net to their own ends."

Among the top spenders are the pharmaceutical giants which are bankrolling the initiative campaign for Prop. 78, the "voluntary" limits on drug charges that would stifle real drug pricing reform. The initiative is based on a proposal first made by Schwarzenegger earlier this year, then placed on the ballot by the big drug companies. Schwarzenegger now counts it as part of his deceptive so-called reform package in the November 8 special election.

Noting their role, the auction reads: "Arnold is a must-have for any corporation wanting to take advantage of working Californians" with a "100% corruption guarantee... This business opportunity doesn't come cheap." The auction notes that companies such as Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Bristol Meyers Squibb have already handed over millions of dollars.

Posted by Bryan Harding

This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 3:25 PM. Want to discuss? Leave a comment below.