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

People are fleeing California much like they fled the Soviet Union

I wouldn’t be surprised if Newsome made a wall similar to the Berlin Wall
 
Moonglow said:
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).
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AI response:

GDP is certainly an important measure of economic output, but it doesn't tell the whole story when evaluating whether a state is thriving or declining. California does boast the highest GDP of any U.S. state—over $4 trillion—but that alone doesn’t mean everything is going smoothly.

A state's economic health is influenced by multiple factors beyond GDP, such as:
  • Cost of living: California has extremely high housing prices, taxes, and gas costs, which can strain residents.
  • Population trends: Many people, including businesses, have been leaving California in recent years due to affordability concerns and regulatory issues.
  • Business environment: While Silicon Valley contributes significantly to GDP, some companies are relocating to other states due to regulations, taxes, and other challenges.
  • Public services: Infrastructure, public schools, and homelessness levels are major concerns, and these affect quality of life.

So, while California’s GDP indicates strong economic activity, it's not the only lens through which to view its overall trajectory. Some would argue that despite its economic power, challenges like high living costs and migration trends suggest difficulties. Others believe that its innovation-driven economy ensures long-term prosperity.
 
Paradoxical#1 said:
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.
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The state with the highest rate of population loss between July 2022 and July 2023 was New York, losing 1.1% of its population. Other states experiencing population declines during this period included California, Illinois, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Hawaii, and West Virginia.
 
struth said:
People are fleeing California much like they fled the Soviet Union

I wouldn’t be surprised if Newsome made a wall similar to the Berlin Wall
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Newsom is just a pretty boy like Trudeau and as much of a sissy as he was. He is running for president and is just now taking notice of the illegal immigration problem and has his hand out to Trump to bail him out.
 
Paradoxical#1 said:
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.
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Thank you.
 
Moonglow said:
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).
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True. Those ports collect a lot of money from East Asia and Central Asia. Easy money. Nice place though. We export next to nothing compared to what is imported.
 
Moonglow said:
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).
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And yet there is a net loss in population with legal Californians.
That speaks a lot if you are willing to use common sense.

Now, moonie, do your homework with the down side of California. :eusa_whistle:
 
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