Some people just can't stand living in the future.
Pretty much everything in America has gotten worse under Trump2.0, so “Republicans bad, vote for me!” Is probably sufficient.
Because we actually keep good records on employment numbers.
Which most of us happily pay, because our government actually provides services in return. I'd rather fork money over to the state than to the federal government any day, because the state taxes come back to me in a recognizeable form, they're not just lining the pockets of Trumps little corporate toadies with no accountability.
By dint of having the highest population, and once again, also because most California cities proactively try to keep a record of how many unhomed citizens they serve.
That's Hawai'i, we're in second place. And its only a problem if you live in the past.
Hawai'i again, but yes, energy is expensive in the future. There's a reason the AI boom isn't happening in fucking Mississippi.
Not even sort of true. We're consistently a bit below the national average, and it should definitely be a concern for California legislators, but certainly not in the bottom spot.
Nah, he just reverts to his usual rolleyes.
By future, I think Poli is referencing a Mad Max-esque dystopian future.
In... one of the nicest states in the Union? By far? That people go on vacations just to see?
Yes, on the bright side, California has some of the nicest mountains and beaches around. Not to mention great weather and recreation opportunties. Its how the state is managed that's the problem.
No. You need the democrats to come up with policies that will appeal to the voters. Newsom offers nothing in this department.
And none of it is down to Newsom and the democrats. The “fifth/fourth largest economy in the world!!11!!” bs that Newsom trots out is largely due to a handful of very successful (mostly tech) companies that are still in California.
And people also leave because living here is not viable for them because it is so outrageously expensive.
Driving on the 101 is getting pretty darned close.
Yep. Where on 101 are you regularly driving? I drive it daily in the Santa Clara up to Palo Alto area, and its frequently backed up. Other local highways are bad too. I got sideswiped going 65 mph just before Thanksgiving on 85 in Mountain View (it was the other guy's fault). The other driver spoke only Spanish, was driving on a suspended license (for a previous DUI), and could not produce vehicle registration or proof of insurance at the scene (though it was later found to be insured under someone else's name). The other truck's insurance company is trying to stiff me on compensation. I still have some whiplash and my truck was declared a total loss. So now I have to buy a new truck to replace my old beloved Tacoma that I loved like a pet. It will cost me many thousands out of my own pocket.
So, yeah..its a bit like Mad Max out on the roads, already. It won't be long until 90% of CA drivers are total rogues like that guy was...with a machine guy turret on top!!
I used to drive that same stretch quite regularly but I started a new job earlier this year and now avoid the 101 most of the time, certainly during heavy traffic times. If I'm going up the peninsula I prefer the 280 even if it ends up being a longer trip.Yep. Where on 101 are you regularly driving? I drive it daily in the Santa Clara up to Palo Alto area, and its frequently backed up. Other local highways are bad too. I got sideswiped going 65 mph just before Thanksgiving on 85 in Mountain View (it was the other guy's fault). The other driver spoke only Spanish, was driving on a suspended license (for a previous DUI), and could not produce vehicle registration or proof of insurance at the scene (though it was later found to be insured under someone else's name). The other truck's insurance company is trying to stiff me on compensation. I still have some whiplash and my truck was declared a total loss. So now I have to buy a new truck to replace my old beloved Tacoma that I loved like a pet. It will cost me many thousands out of my own pocket.
TSwizzle said:
I am seriously sorry for you about that, Beave. I stopped Mrs E from selling the Tacoma I gave her back in 2000. It’s a 1999 and has only 115k miles, has lived in a garage and is, in its own way, the best vehicle I’ve ever had (including Mercs BMWs, Dodge Ram truck etc).
