Will CA Become America's First Failed State?

[BarTopDancer]

Did you even read the article?

There was nothing in this article about science, being backasswords or anything else.

It was about our economy, which in case you haven't noticed.. SUCKS. It even talked about how we are forward thinkers and the place people turn to for innovation.

[Tref]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

It was about our economy, which in case you haven't noticed.. SUCKS. It even talked about how we are forward thinkers and the place people turn to for innovation.

I know California is where I turn to for my innovation needs.

[3894]

I grew up in California, lived in the Palo Alto area from age 4 to 30. My parents thought San Francisco was impossibly second-rate in terms of their opera company, theater, and museums. They much preferred N.Y. So, I was not raised with the concept that California is the center of the universe.

My sister and brother still live in California. I love Northern California and, for many years, worked the angles to move back. No longer. I am sick about what has happened to the California I knew.

California has a special place in the American psyche. It is the Golden State: a playground of the rich and famous with perfect weather. It symbolises a lifestyle of sunshine, swimming pools and the Hollywood dream factory.

This quote is part of the self-congratulatory b.s. you hear all the freaking time in California and NYC. Here's what I'm saying: if you're the best, don't say it; let other people say it. Also, it does not go without saying that everyone is either a Californian or wishes they were one. For example, other "hick"/"flyover" states are first with gay marriage. And our houses are reasonably priced.

Thanks for letting me rant. Carry on.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by 3894

This quote is part of the self-congratulatory b.s. you hear all the freaking time in California and NYC. Here's what I'm saying: if you're the best, don't say it; let other people say it. Also, it does not go without saying that everyone is either a Californian or wishes they were one. For example, other "hick"/"flyover" states are first with gay marriage. And our houses are reasonably priced.

We used to be one of the best - that's why people flocked here. That's why there was such a large housing boom. Then BOOM it went and now we're fvcked.

Good thing the weather is so good since so many people are living outside