Hubris is defined as "Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance."
That is what came to my mind as I saw this press release come over the transom from the Governor’s office:
"This plan is just what the doctor ordered for millions of low-income Californians who pay the most for their prescription drugs but can least afford them. With prescription drug costs contributing to more than 8 percent of health care inflation, this is a critical step in addressing access to affordable health care.
"I look forward to receiving this bill and signing it into law. The Legislature should be proud – we are providing meaningful discounts to uninsured Californians and this is just one more example of what we can accomplish when we work together."
I call the issuing of this media release praising "The Legislature" an act of hubris because Governor Schwarzenegger is the ONLY REPUBLICAN IN THE CAPITOL that thinks this bill is a good idea. Not one Republican (out of nearly 50 GOP legislators) cast an eye vote for this bill that embraces the central-government-control of the Democrat Party.
The last line of the release should end, "…this is just one more example of how I, with no support from my fellow Republican legislators, can increase the size and scope of state government."
I am not sure which is worse, actually embracing liberal policies, or bragging about it along the way.
Yes, Phil Angelides would be worse in a whole lot of ways. But the Governor signing AB 2911 has staked himself out WITH the Democrats and AGAINST EVERY REPUBLICAN IN THE LEGISLATURE on a very important issue.
As someone who campaigned hard for Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Recall Election, charged the hill with him on all of his previous ballot measure campaigns, and as someone who has endorsed his re-election this year, it is downright upsetting.
August 31st, 2006 at 12:00 am
Thank you, Jon, for standing firm for your widely shared convictions.
You are a breath of fresh air in an increasingly totalitarian state.
KathieC
Santa Cruz