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Ask the 'Geek Candidate' for California Governor

No, not Arnold Schwarzenegger. We're talking abut Georgy Russell, who studied computer science at UC Berkeley, often wears ThinkGeek clothing, has a blog, reads Slashdot, and knows how to run Linux. Since this California electoral free-for-all has turned into a worldwide spectator sport as bizarre as any other 'Reality TV' show currently airing, Slashdot might as well get in on the media frenzy and interview a candidate, and Georgy is the obvious choice. We'll email Georgy 10 of the highest-moderated questions, and publish her answers (and, yes, the chosen questions in the same post) as soon as she replies.

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  1. Tongue-in-cheek... by Noryungi · · Score: 2, Funny

    Will you be back for "The Recall 2: Revenge of the Grays?" ;-)

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  2. Miss Russell, by TommyH1000 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Your campaign seems to have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are you so popular?

    1. Re:Miss Russell, by aziraphale · · Score: 4, Funny

      You've made the critical error of posting an obligatory Simpsons quote, without pointing the fact out in the subject line. How are you going to get +5 Funny for nodding knowingly at a pop culture reference if the moderators don't know it?

  3. the most important question by Mothra+the+III · · Score: 5, Funny

    Boxers or briefs?

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    1. Re:the most important question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      BETTER YET:

      "Pink or brown?"

    2. Re:the most important question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      I think in her case (as with CmdrTaco) pants are optional. Rowr!

    3. Re:the most important question by markhb · · Score: 4, Funny

      vi or emacs?

      Remainder of my .sig: be the majority of voters.

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  4. Re:Do you think the recall is fair? by name773 · · Score: 2, Funny
    recall system that relies on honesty and viruous politicians

    lol, no wonder why it isn't working

  5. The true test for the ability to run the state... by jmuzic1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    The true test for the ability to run a state government is whether or not your website can withstand being slashdotted.

  6. Hanz and Franz asked me to send this: by tundog · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dear pathetic little girly-man,

    What is stopping ARN-ald from crushing your little girly-man body with his pumped-up biceps? I mean really, listen to me now and hear me later, how do you expect to beat ARN-ald when are a pathetic little girly-man?

    Sincerely,

    Hanz & Franz

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  7. Re:Obvious answer by lovebyte · · Score: 1, Funny

    Well, because!

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  8. Re:Obvious question by HaloZero · · Score: 3, Funny

    Almost sounds to me like your .sig answered your own question.

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  9. Re:Marijuana by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    What if their potential was to smoke weed?

  10. Did you pay SCO? by sharkey · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did you pay for your Linux licenses?

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    1. Re:Did you pay SCO? by El_Ge_Ex · · Score: 5, Funny

      Did you pay for your Linux licenses?

      If not, would you support strategic military action against Utah?

      -B

  11. How does it feel to be slashdotted? by fuzzyping1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Long live /.

  12. Single?!? by John+Whorfin · · Score: 1, Funny

    My God, have you people seen her picture? I think I speak for most /.ers when I ask:

    Um, are you seeing anyone?

  13. Questions... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Are you living tissue over metal endoskeleton too?

    No seriously. As a candidiate for California - the most tech-heavy state in the US, can you give assurances that if you get into office, you will categorically make sure that Skynet is not built?

  14. When will the DVD be out? by the_real_tigga · · Score: 2, Funny

    Can I get the whole "California Elections" comedy series on DVD?

    Will there be a computer game?

    Will I be able to buy candidates' portrait cups at Mc Donald's?

    Know any good erotic fan-fiction sites?

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  15. Do you understand.. by niko9 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Do you understand Dselect? That program scares the poop out me. But I figure if you can handle dselect, you can handle being govenor.

  16. Since you're running against Arnold by jbrandon · · Score: 2, Funny

    I assume you disagree with him on his fundamental principles. (See what is best in life)

    Do you believe in the open steppe, fleet horse, falcon on your wrist, wind in your hair, or do you espouse some strange "third party" best-in-life principle?

  17. Okay - after having looked on her site... by Pxtl · · Score: 3, Funny

    I think I speak for almost every man here when I ask you the one question every guy here wants to ask you...

    Will you marry me?

    (well, every /.er here but self, as self is already engaged to other magical wonderful woman).

    1. Re:Okay - after having looked on her site... by Sri+Lumpa · · Score: 2, Funny


      Actually I have two questions for her:

      1. You have made your position with regard to Gay marriages clear, however what is your position with respect to polygamy.

      2. If you are favorable to polygamy, would you marry me?

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  18. A REAL GIRL??? My question- by jaysones · · Score: 2, Funny

    A/S/L?

  19. Re:Energy & Presidents by cybermace5 · · Score: 2, Funny

    No, Bush personally came to my house and took my job away. I shook my fist at him while he did it, but there's only so much you can do while a Secret Service agent has his boot on your neck. I was told my job was going to given to Bush's cash-loaded oil buddies in Texas, because they collect 'em or something.

    Really, it was a nice experiment. Other tactics turn up many more promising leads, but this one mostly gets people who are interested in the idea and want to know if it works. I guess nobody wants $1000.

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  20. Dear Arnie: by pr0ntab · · Score: 2, Funny

    Despite being Mr. Universe and having married a Kennedy, what other qualifications and leadership experience do you have to politically lead the fifth largest economy of the world?

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  21. Couple Quetions by ad0gg · · Score: 2, Funny
    Do you like movies about gladiators?

    Have you ever been in a turkish prison?

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  22. PANT by isorox · · Score: 2, Funny

    *PANT PANT PANT*

    Hot, sexy, female geek? This hasnt happened since Asia Carrera!

  23. Re:Do you think the recall is fair? by entartete · · Score: 3, Funny

    yeah, that sounds more like presidential candidate material.

  24. Re:Really what are you trying to prove? by twilson650 · · Score: 3, Funny

    "faster then the captain of the cheerleading team takes off her prom dress" How could a person posting on slashdot possibly know how fast that is?

  25. CowboyNeal for Governor by slackr · · Score: 3, Funny

    Dear Georgy

    Do you think there should be a CowboyNeal option in the CA Governor's race?

    Or should I not complain about lack of options?

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  26. imigrants by Master+Controll+Prog · · Score: 2, Funny

    What about spelling? Will this subject be stressed in schools?

  27. Do you have a boyfriend? by gnovos · · Score: 2, Funny

    If not, what's your number? Hell, gimmie your number, even if you do!

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  28. Re:THANK YOU CHEEZEDAWG by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    Because if it's the ladder,


    the LADDER? AHAHHAHAH! Congratulations, you are the dumbest person on Slashdot today! Post your credit card information to claim your prize!

  29. Re:THANK YOU CHEEZEDAWG by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    THANK YOU CHEEZEDAWG (Score:1)
    by Militant Libertarian (696302)

    Of course this guy has a balanced view that considers multiple possibilities beyond A=A, right?

  30. Re:Do you think the recall is fair? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    He'd have been hung, an approval rating below 25% is a capital offense in Texas...

  31. Whats your /. Karma? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    its the obvious question.

    What better way to understand the political skills of a geek?

  32. whoah!! holy hot chick by BobRooney · · Score: 2, Funny

    Can I donate to the "See the hot chick on his site naked" campaign fund?

  33. Umm... by Paulrothrock · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is "Damn you fine!" a question? :D

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  34. What do you look for? by Ken+Broadfoot · · Score: 2, Funny

    What are you looking for in a "First Husband" for California?

    --ken

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