George Skelton: There's too much hatred in politics. Arnold Schwarzenegger shows the value of an upbeat attitude
by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
Nov 27, 2023
4 minutes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to Sacramento recently and reminded us of a beneficial trait he possesses that is sorely lacking in today's polarized politics: an upbeat attitude.
There's currently too much bellowing, blaming and belligerence — and hatred — to make democracy work productively the way the republic's founders intended.
True, it's easier to be upbeat when you're super rich and a global celebrity — one who has soared to the top in three competitive ventures: bodybuilding, movies and politics.
Conversely, being upbeat and an eternal optimist throughout life surely is a major reason why Schwarzenegger, 76,
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