ConservativeHome's ToryDiary: Captions please...

One's a slightly wooden actor, known for giving performances as unconvincing as Bruce Forsyth's hairpiece, who occasionally dabbles in politics... and the other is the Governor of California.

Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | August 01, 2006 at 11:49

Arnold Schwarzenegger gets some tips for the sequel to his hit movie True Lies. (I sense a William Nortonesque film review coming on...)

Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | August 01, 2006 at 11:52

separated at birth?

Posted by: Tory Solicitor | August 01, 2006 at 11:53

"That David Cameron is a girly-man."

Posted by: James Hellyer | August 01, 2006 at 12:00

The US constitution specifically forbids treaties/deals between individual states and foreign governments.

This will get struck down at the first challenge....

Posted by: anon | August 01, 2006 at 12:03

Tony struggled desperately to think of a tactful way to rebuff Arnold's request to dance. Where was Peter when he needed him?

Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | August 01, 2006 at 12:03

As one US state governor to another...

Posted by: Opinicus | August 01, 2006 at 12:19

"Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to announce Danny DeVito's replacement for Twins II...."

Posted by: Jon Gale | August 01, 2006 at 13:58

TB: I use your films as inspiration in my work.
AS: You mean you're tough like the Terminator?
TB: No, I watch Kindergarten Cop for a guide as to how I should handle Cabinet meetings.

Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | August 01, 2006 at 14:02

I sense a discharge of methane in the vicinity Mr Blair, not a good way to start the Climate Pact!

Posted by: Yet Another Anon | August 01, 2006 at 14:07

Two actors swap stories of action roles they have had wreaking havoc and destruction. Confusion over who has the biggest body count.

Posted by: Oberon Houston | August 01, 2006 at 14:16

ARNIE: I'd like to introduce my friend from the 51st state of America...

Posted by: Umbrella Man | August 01, 2006 at 14:31

"If it bleeds, we can kill it."

or

"I like you. That's why I'm going to kill you last."

Posted by: Jon Gale | August 01, 2006 at 15:21

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger: Yo Blair! I say we go to the gym and work out a for a while. You look like you could do with bulking out a little.

Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: No thanks, I get enough exercise stretching the truth, dodging questions, passing the buck and all that.

Posted by: Rick Currie | August 01, 2006 at 15:59

And introducing my new co star in my latest comedy role....

Posted by: kris F | August 01, 2006 at 16:01

Brown to face serious challenger, as Blair says Hasta La Vista.

Posted by: Oberon Houston | August 01, 2006 at 16:31

Arnie: Grab hold of Gordon like this, grip tightly, twist and then....

Posted by: Simon Chapman | August 01, 2006 at 16:50

Prime Minister Schwarzenegger - hey that sounds good, maybe once I've appeared in Terminator 4 I can join Labour, if you want you could run for Governor of California.

Posted by: Yet Another Anon | August 01, 2006 at 20:22

Yo Arnie! I got my solar panels, can I have a job now? Its getting a bit hot at home!

Posted by: Annabel Herriott | August 02, 2006 at 00:40

"This, Arnold, is how you get political capital by giving the appearance of doing something you know full well you are not allowed to do."

US Constitution. Art 1. Section 10:

No State shall enter into any treaty, alliance or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility.

No State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws; and the new produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any State, on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the United States; and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and controul of the Congress. No State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty of tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another State, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.

Posted by: Gildas | August 02, 2006 at 15:40

"No State shall, without the consent of Congress ... enter into any agreement or compact ... with a foreign power."

The key phrase there is "without the consent of Congress." If Congress has, by statute, authorized the states to enter into such agreements on particular issues, they can. And they often do, most notably with the individual provinces of Canada, but with other countries as well.

Posted by: Dave J | August 02, 2006 at 17:31

"He WON'T be back!"

Posted by: Duncan Crow | August 02, 2006 at 23:50

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