No One Is Prepared for What’s About to Happen in California...Victor Davis Hanson

[IDIOCRACY]

Victor is smarter than we are.

He's dead right about their regulations and laws too, I see it all the time, what a shit-hole they've built in Ca.. An abundance of them are designed to fail, they're often ignored, and enforcement discriminates. I can say beyond the daily madness in nearly all cities, you should expect to be ripped off by anyone from the govt. to services, to scumbags, to the homeless. That's just a way of life in Ca.

Pretty crazy how they will Silicon Valley and such fucked the place over, and now much of the wealthy have packed up and left. Regular citizens are doing the same, in droves.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Canada first, lead by Ontario.

The economic might of the West will sharply decline as freedom erodes. This is proven time and again in history.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

California over spent themselves into oblivion

 

[Rambunctious]

And Newsom is such a fool he thinks he could run and win the presidency...

 

[SassyIrishLass]

And Newsom is such a fool he thinks he could run and win the presidency...

He'd just be another Trudy from Canada

 

[Rambunctious]

The dems want this for the nation....

 

[Votto]

He'd just be another Trudy from Canada

They are actually the same person, if the truth be known

Shh, don't tell anyone

 

[SassyIrishLass]

They are actually the same person, if the truth be known

Shh, don't tell anyone

No way two could be that worthless

 

[Votto]

No way two could be that worthless

Damn your irrefutable logic!!

 

[Independent thinker]

California over spent themselves into oblivion

I read today that they want to means test government healthcare in order to be able to cover illegals. That's their solution instead of not covering illegals.

 

[Foxfyre]

Victor is smarter than we are.

He's dead right about their regulations and laws too, I see it all the time, what a shit-hole they've built in Ca.. An abundance of them are designed to fail, they're often ignored, and enforcement discriminates. I can say beyond the daily madness in nearly all cities, you should expect to be ripped off by anyone from the govt. to services, to scumbags, to the homeless. That's just a way of life in Ca.

Pretty crazy how they will Silicon Valley and such fucked the place over, and now much of the wealthy have packed up and left. Regular citizens are doing the same, in droves.

I wish these long videos could be summarized in text as it is not always convenient to watch the whole thing or any of it if you're in a quiet environment.

 

[DGS49]

I'm trying to think of an analogy but coming up short.

California is a wonderful place. It has perfect weather, countless opportunities for recreation no matter what your preference, some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and a culture that is so diverse that ANYONE can find a community that suits their preferences*. Also there are economic opportunities around every corner. If you are smart and have initiative, there is almost no limit to what you can accomplish in California.

Then there are the downsides. The most desirable venues are the most expensive, and you cannot take a Missouri income (for example) and live well in the desirable places in California. The government sucks and is as corrupt as many third-world countries. The mere size of the population makes driving in many places a nightmare, and the urban areas have pockets of incredible wretchedness that give us Fox News watchers a figurative hard-on. (But they can easily be avoided).

Imagine you could live with Jennifer Aniston, but she is a lousy cook. I could live with that.

I could live in California. I'm too old to move, but if I were 20 years younger I would do it.

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* My brother is a MAGA Republican, a practicing Catholic, owns a modest home outright, retired, and lives in a community of people just like himself, within easy commuting distance to LA. Whooda thunkit?

 

[IM2]

The fact that the OP is citing this person says everything about him or her.

 

[IDIOCRACY]

I'm trying to think of an analogy but coming up short.

California is a wonderful place. It has perfect weather, countless opportunities for recreation no matter what your preference, some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and a culture that is so diverse that ANYONE can find a community that suits their preferences*. Also there are economic opportunities around every corner. If you are smart and have initiative, there is almost no limit to what you can accomplish in California.

Then there are the downsides. The most desirable venues are the most expensive, and you cannot take a Missouri income (for example) and live well in the desirable places in California. The government sucks and is as corrupt as many third-world countries. The mere size of the population makes driving in many places a nightmare, and the urban areas have pockets of incredible wretchedness that give us Fox News watchers a figurative hard-on. (But they can easily be avoided).

Imagine you could live with Jennifer Aniston, but she is a lousy cook. I could live with that.

I could live in California. I'm too old to move, but if I were 20 years younger I would do it.

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* My brother is a MAGA Republican, a practicing Catholic, owns a modest home outright, retired, and lives in a community of people just like himself, within easy commuting distance to LA. Whooda thunkit?

I like a few towns. Placerville for instance, seems nice and peaceful. Was in Monterey a few weeks ago, great if you can afford it. Best part about Ca. is the Ocean and Gods country if you can get away from the crowds. Worst part is Democrats, who destroyed that State. It was the flagship State, now it's a turd, IMO.

BTW, rent in a dump starts around 2K. Gas is a buck more than anywhere else I can think of. Income tax, this tax, that tax. People aren't friendly, primarily. Homeless everywhere, plenty of drugs and crime. I think of a lot of them are deprived, even some wealthy ones. Walmart for instance speaks volumes for the population. They lock up about anything over $10 too, it would seem.

 

[Moonglow]

Victor is smarter than we are.

He's dead right about their regulations and laws too, I see it all the time, what a shit-hole they've built in Ca.. An abundance of them are designed to fail, they're often ignored, and enforcement discriminates. I can say beyond the daily madness in nearly all cities, you should expect to be ripped off by anyone from the govt. to services, to scumbags, to the homeless. That's just a way of life in Ca.

Pretty crazy how they will Silicon Valley and such fucked the place over, and now much of the wealthy have packed up and left. Regular citizens are doing the same, in droves.

The U.S. state with the highest GDP is California, with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Its economy is larger than that of many individual countries, and it would rank fourth in the world if it were a separate country. The top three states by GDP are California, Texas ($2.7 trillion), and New York ($2.3 trillion).

 

[Moonglow]

I like a few towns. Placerville for instance, seems nice and peaceful. Was in Monterey a few weeks ago, great if you can afford it. Best part about Ca. is the Ocean and Gods country if you can get away from the crowds. Worst part is Democrats, who destroyed that State. It was the flagship State, now it's a turd, IMO.

BTW, rent starts about 2K. Gas is a buck more than anywhere else I can think of. Income tax, this tax, that tax. People aren't friendly, primarily. Homeless everywhere, plenty of drugs and crime. I think of a lot of them are deprived, even some wealthy ones. Walmart for instance speaks volumes for the population. They lock up about anything over $10 too, it would seem.

$1,800 for an apartment in Bentonville, Arkansass, home of Walmart. Lots of meth and bums on the street along with the homeless begging on street corners.

 

[IDIOCRACY]

The fact that the OP is citing this person says everything about him or her.

What does that even mean?

 

[MarathonMike]

Let's start with the low hanging fruit. Cancel all Federal funds for the California "Train to Nowhere".

 

[IDIOCRACY]

The U.S. state with the highest GDP is California, with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Its economy is larger than that of many individual countries, and it would rank fourth in the world if it were a separate country. The top three states by GDP are California, Texas ($2.7 trillion), and New York ($2.3 trillion).

As if GDP means everything. Their economy is DIRECT result of GEOGRAPHY. That and such things as Silicon Valley, who built wealth, destroying the State in the process, and then they left the place.

 

[Paradoxical#1]

I wish these long videos could be summarized in text as it is not always convenient to watch the whole thing or any of it if you're in a quiet environment.

What you can do is click the video and go to YouTube to watch it and aty the top right there should be an option like I have for a transcript in full and as Summary if that is what you want. Then you have the option of copying it. See below:

Summary

Victor Davis Hanson’s commentary highlights significant socioeconomic issues in California, emphasizing the disparity between regulations, energy costs, and the challenges posed by a large immigrant population.

Highlights
California is a blend of lawfulness and lawlessness, with high poverty rates and many regulations.
Energy prices are soaring due to the failure to build reliable power sources and reliance on untested green policies.
Restrictions on power cut-offs for those unable to pay bills create untenable situations.
The ambitious high-speed rail project is facing financial and logistical challenges, with no realistic completion timeline.
Public education and healthcare systems are declining, affecting overall societal health and stability.
Many affluent residents are leaving for states with better services and lower taxes.
The strain on public resources from a rising immigrant population complicates social welfare demands.