The people are driving themselves out of the state. The people there vote for a concept, but don’t want to actually live it. So they’ll leave when it becomes too expensive.
Or maybe the wealthy will be the ones with the means to move, and everyone else is stuck with the Cal-amity.
We only bitch when they decide to move here and turn us into the ■■■■ hole state they left.
Under no circumstances is California a ■■■■ hole . It’s like you guys have never lived here.
Oh wait…

I find your callous attitude towards those among us who are less fortunate somewhat puzzling. While at the same time you seem to be very concerned about a violent gang member terrorizing that same poor neighborhood getting his due process.
I can only shake my head in disbelief.
It’s because as a number of us have already noted @PurpnGold is a troll and not someone who engages in intellectually honest conversation. Out of the of the one side of his/her mouth ardently supports Dem politicians and their pie in the sky equity for all ■■■■■■■■ but then spouts this:

That’s the beauty of the United States. There are options within this country for people who want to spend less on cost of living.
California isn’t for everyone but some people stretch to afford it because of the weather, terrain, people, opportunities, entertainment etc.

First the fires. Then the riots. Now the taxes…Again.
California is punishing progressive voters for their stupidity yet again. a 65 cent gas tax increase will send gas prices to over 6 bucks a gallon. And the nitwits of California will continue to vote for this. And I’m lovin it. Enjoy folks!
Has Jay Leno moved his car collection to Idaho yet?

PurpnGold:
Don’t worry, I will definitely enjoy the beautiful beaches, people and weather.
Thanks for the concern
What about those living at the bottom of the pay scale? Those living paycheck to paycheck. No concern for them I guess, as long as wealthy you gets to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
Whatayatalkinabout? Everybody in California lives an above average lifestyle (and has above average good looks.) And they all drive electric cars so only the tourists will pay this tax.

Maria Antoinette, the last queen of France. She was just as disconnected from her subjects as the wealth progressive are from the poor of California.
That myth is even more editing than that Humphrey Bogart said “Play it again Sam” in Casablanca.

Been to CA. many times. Loved the state. Now I’m going to take one more trip to the redwood forest and be done with the state. Gas up before I enter the state.
Better hurry. I hear they plan to tax the gas in your tank when you come across the State line.

peek-a-boo:
I find your callous attitude towards those among us who are less fortunate somewhat puzzling. While at the same time you seem to be very concerned about a violent gang member terrorizing that same poor neighborhood getting his due process.
I can only shake my head in disbelief.
It’s because as a number of us have already noted @PurpnGold is a troll and not someone who engages in intellectually honest conversation. Out of the of the one side of his/her mouth ardently supports Dem politicians and their pie in the sky equity for all ■■■■■■■■ but then spouts this:
PurpnGold:
That’s the beauty of the United States. There are options within this country for people who want to spend less on cost of living.
California isn’t for everyone but some people stretch to afford it because of the weather, terrain, people, opportunities, entertainment etc.
What is intellectually dishonest about my post you quoted?

So a whole state is now to be a haven for only the wealthy? Drive out the poor by excessive cost of living? Then who will mow your lawns and clean your houses?
Every major social trend in the country starts in California, including income inequity.

PurpnGold:
They have the option to move.
So those living paycheck to paycheck have an option to leave? That’s your cold-hearted answer? Really?
They can turn themselves in to ICE and get a free ticket out of there … or at least a lot of them can.

peek-a-boo:
PurpnGold:
They have the option to move.
So those living paycheck to paycheck have an option to leave? That’s your cold-hearted answer? Really?
I never suggested someone spend money on things they can’t afford. Would you?
Do you mean like food and housing?

So now folks in California pay 59.6 cents per gallon in excise tax, which will increase to 61.2 cents per gallon. The OP article by Breitbart sucks as usual.
In the meantime (and like since 1970) the gas tax in Alaska is 8 cents per gallon.
I think I’d rather just deal with ■■■■ weather like I’ve been dealing with my entire life.
I cleaned out my car this afternoon and nearly died because of the heat and the crippling 100% humidity. But at least my mortgage is somewhat affordable.
Even my car wouldn’t really be doable in California with their fuel costs. And my engine has less air displacement capacity than a damn coke bottle (1.5 liters) and does 40-45 miles per gallon.

peek-a-boo:
You implied that those who couldn’t afford to live there should leave.
Can leave… not should leave.
peek-a-boo:
More than a few can’t afford to make that move.
All about trade offs.
Yeah … and California is projected to lose another five Representatives in 2030.

Tguns:
Oryx:
It looks like everyone is happy. Californians get the higher taxes they voted for and Republicans in Idaho and Indiana and Louisiana get to bitch about it. Win/win.
The only issue is when the repercussions of what they voted for hits them, some of those Californians move elsewhere spreading their idiocy.
Every liberal who leaves California is an opportunity for a conservative to move in.
That’s not how it works. People only move out of cesspools, not into them. But the sad part is, the people moving out bring the stink with them.

Oryx:
Every liberal who leaves California is an opportunity for a conservative to move in.
They’re like locusts, by the time that swarm moves on…there isn’t gonna be much left.
More like cancer than locusts. Things grow back when the locusts are done destroying an area.

RTchoke:
Oryx:
It looks like everyone is happy. Californians get the higher taxes they voted for and Republicans in Idaho and Indiana and Louisiana get to bitch about it. Win/win.
We only bitch when they decide to move here and turn us into the ■■■■ hole state they left.
Under no circumstances is California a ■■■■ hole
. It’s like you guys have never lived here.
Oh wait…
Living in a ■■■■ hole as long you have, how would you know otherwise?