Why does California SUCK?

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Here is the musical explanation. What are yours? C California Girls - Beach Boys California Dreaming -Mamas and Papas

Curmudgeon · Accepted Answer

Let an Oldster tell you the history:

Once upon a time, the state was alright. Well into the 1980's, the state was still predominantly Republican. The Commiecrat Left was back then offset by a Patriot Right.

This Patriot Right consisted of: (1) military personnel and their families, (2) aerospace and defense workers and their families, (3) computer hardware workers and their families.

What happened? The shift began in the 1990s, a great Irony Of The Cold War. US victory and Soviet defeat meant all of the aforementioned industries, and their voters, folded up in California. Meanwhile more lefty sectors of the state grew massively, such as: (1) media, (2) entertainment, (3) academia, (4) computer software (as opposed to hardware, it was not linked to defense or manufacturing, this is especially true for the Leftist scourge of social media)

Another Irony Of The Cold War was "Teh Ghey" voters, who tend to be Left, sometimes far Left. San Francisco, believe it or not, was once a military base town. The Presidio, Hunter's Point and Treasure Island Naval Shipyards, Fort Mason, Fort Funston and all that. Even neighboring Marin and Oakland had military facilities. All of which are now closed, and all those personnel, base workers, and their families scattered. During WW2, then Korea, then Vietnam, Homosexual servicemen were dishonorably discharged, shipped backed to Fort Mason or Hunter's Point, later flown back to SFO, and dropped off. Disgraced from their families given the times, they settled in, you guessed it, San Francisco, which was large enough to fade into the woodwork, but small enough for a critical mass of them to take political control. Which, by the late 1970's, they did. And from there it spread out.

Like that somewhat shrill lady sang, "Isn't it Ironic - don't you think?"

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jne9t8sHpUc

But certain nominal elements of the Right did not help either. The Greed heads of the Wall Street Journal were so enamored of having cheaper gardeners and maids, they pushed for massive immigration, often illegal. As early as 1994, some of us were warning about this human wave driving up already high housing costs, having a large underclass that would not integrate well into society, how an open border leads to cross-border crime and narcotic and human trafficking, and the shrinking of entry level positions that allowed people of modest means to advance into the middle class. But we were told to shut up and smeared if we persisted, and some Republicans, like the Bush dynasty and the late Jack Kemp, even deluded themselves into thinking that they would win what can only be called "A Hispandering Contest". The Wall Street Journal went about proving Vladimir Lenin correct: When the time comes to hang the capitalists, the Wall Street Journal will indeed have imported the underclass with which to do it.

And now, we have "Sunset In The Golden State":
https://www.locals.com/freedomain/search?q=sunset+in+the+golden+state&post=878370

So, is there any hope? Surprisingly, yes. It is turning out the underclass imported, along with the underclass already here, are not happy with "Teh Trans" agenda being pushed upon their children. And they are revolting. Perhaps the Far Left has overplayed its hand.

Moreover, 2010 was the FIRST census where California did not gain a congress (wo) man, and in the 202 Census, it actually LOST one. And this in spite of the Census counting aliens along with US Citizens. A more just census count would mean California losing four more at least.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

The Democrat administration in Sacramento and many of the cities. Rich latte-liberals in the big cities who continue voting Democrat.

High taxes; high costs; housing prices; oppressive laws.
Homelessness, filth and crime in big cities.
All because of Democrats and their policies. Gavin Newsom has been a disaster.

On the other hand, the Pacific Ocean can't be beat.

The weather is the best compared to almost anywhere in the world. There are wildfires in some places in the summer, but those happen all over the country. Mudslides only effect areas that are prone to them. I'll take the rare earthquake over annual tornadoes, hurricanes, ice and snow storms and humidity any day.

California's variety of topography and ecosystems are the best - the Pacific coast, mountains, deserts, forests, farmland, wine country. There are Spanish missions and beautiful, historic, touristy towns. There are many wonderful man-made attractions. And I love California's multiculturalism.

The only dangerous reptile is the rattlesnake, but they don't attack unless threatened.
There aren't many annoying bugs.

Outside of the big cities, much of California is rural and people aren't raving liberals. Even many middle-class suburban communities are really nice.

My wife and I bought 30 beautiful acres of oak grassland just below the snow line in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and built a house overlooking the central valley in 2002. It is surrounded by horse property, farms, ranches and wineries. We are a mile from a river and there are lakes and streams. We have all the necessities within 5 miles, small cities are 20 minutes away, and big cities are an hour away.

Our fixed mortgage is less than it would cost to rent an apartment these days.

We have zero danger from earthquakes or floods. Wildfires are our only concern, but our property is well protected and the fire response in our area is fantastic.

I've lived in California all my life and love it. I'll stick it out and work to oppose Democratic policies. I feel the same way about the USA. I'm not going to leave.

Kayla45 · Accepted Answer

From what I hear the cost of living in California is very expensive, Certain political ideologies are also shoved down your throat.

I’ve also heard that many Californians are moving down to Texas, which from what I heard isn’t a good thing. Mind you, I’m from Canada so I don’t know a lot about American politics and stuff like that.

Kelley1 · Accepted Answer

For the same reason that my state, Texas, and most states should deny citizenship and the right to vote within the state to people moving from California into their state. Those strange people may leave to get away from California but they radical socialism voting habits with them.

exitseven · Answer

High taxes, high property values, liberals, awful traffic, illegal aliens, mudslides, forest fires and Gavin Newsome.

Anonymous · Answer

In a nutshell, California sucks because of liberal politics.

To be clear, the 'place' doesn't suck. I miss the climate, the ocean, the beaches, the mountains, the deserts, all of that. What sucks is the people. There are WAY too many of them, and way too many who have supported the insane liberal agenda there, which has dragged California society down into the toilet. The liberal social policies, the high taxes, the oppressive regulatory climate, the homelessness EVERYWHERE... all because of liberal politics.

I work for an employer in another state now, and I do a lot of hiring. I hire people from many different states because my team works remotely, so it doesn't matter where they live. I have teammates in 12 different states. But my employer has banned the hiring of Californians. It's a shame because I know some really good people in California who would be great candidates, but my employer can't afford to hire them because of the of the bullshit laws there.

I grew up in California but had to leave 8 years ago because I couldn't stand it anymore. I still have family there (who desperately want to leave, but can't for various reasons) and I visit one or twice a year. When I do I always enjoy the place, but not most of the people. It is truly paradise lost. Heartbreaking.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

For me it’s letting criminals run amuck with impunity while treating law abiding citizens like criminals. If you don’t let squatters take your home, you’re a criminal. If you don’t give thugs your money and your vehicle on demand, you’re a criminal. If you try to stop criminals from ripping off your business, you’re a criminal. If you help defend a victim of violent crime, you’re a criminal. The radical left will not be satisfied until the streets run red with the blood of innocents. That way everyone will vote to give government MORE power and the real tyranny begins.
This is absolutely the end game for them.

Anonymous · Answer

As everyone else has already said, California sucks because of democrats. It's a beautiful place that has been ruined by democrats like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, among many others, and of course the ignorant people who voted for them.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Too many weird people. Been there, met weird people… very crowded, and left.
I met some strong christians trying to help others but in essence id say… a decline in morals and values.

Hollywood… satan wood?

Evil spirits?
Divide into 3 states?

KostasKouvalis · Answer

That second band completely ruined that song. I get it's a parody, but they could have at least stuck with the original melody.

Californication would be another good one to spoof.

I personally like this one. Someone made it 12 years ago, but it hasn't aged well at all, aside from us having an additional homeless crisis now. I can't believe this video is still up😂

https://www.youtube.com/embed/XuBS8l3G0Sw

Anonymous · Answer

Really it has only sucked since it changed from Republican to Democrat leadership, they've destroyed what was once a beautiful state.

Sharkstealth · Answer

I haven't been to California in years but I spent my youth there. I watched it go from clean respectable to dirty and crime ridden. I loved the beaches but now they are unsafe and a dirty mess.

sage2021 · Answer

Do you live in California? Have you ever been to California? Why do you think that it sucks?

RyanR03 · Answer

It’s been ALLOWED to be taken over by the circus by the good people who did nothing. Too bad because it is a beautiful state

Massageman · Answer

Glad I went there when I was 16, near 60 years ago before a lib-wokes totally wrecked it.

NathanDavis · Answer

let's trade Daniela...  how much do you like the idea of living in Austin, Texas?

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Just like New York is too damn expensive specifically L. A. San Francisco and San Diego.

Likes2drive · Answer

High prices, laws , policies and lots of natural disasters I guess, been awhile since I’ve been there

RavVid · Answer

Love these parodies.

Bricealan · Answer

I love California. What's not to like?

Dargil · Answer

Leftist leadership and ruinous taxation.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Cali sux? News to this NYC boy!

Staximus · Answer

Homeless drug addicts and Democrats

Jennz6 · Answer

California girls

noohair · Answer

Progressivism.

Markymark92 · Answer

It’s just expensive

NYCQuestions1976 · Answer

Gavin Newsom.

Anonymous · Answer

Democrats….. that’s why

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