The stupidity of Californians never ceases to amaze me :( (Fairfax: store, wealthy)

[LuvSouthOC]

Originally Posted by Tulemutt

... and Mississippi is great for boneheads. But it sucks for cultured intellectuals. So?

Isn’t it wonderful there’s special places for everyone to find their match?

For intellectuals, California is no match for DC. People in DC are far better educated on average. (Of course, we are not talking about the entire population of DC either as most of the blacks from DC differ markedly from the mostly educated whites.) We won’t discuss indoctrination in education, however, since many educated people have been trained not to question a great deal of accepted dogma lest they be ostracized.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

For intellectuals, California is no match for DC. People in DC are far better educated on average. (Of course, we are not talking about the entire population of DC either as most of the blacks from DC differ markedly from the mostly educated whites.) We won’t discuss indoctrination in education, however, since many educated people have been trained not to question a great deal of accepted dogma lest they be ostracized.

Thank heaven we don't have to live in DC!

[LeavingNewEngland]

Originally Posted by davidt1

It's funny some people keep mentioning that CA is the world's 5th largest economy and all that stuff. It's great on paper and certainly great for the tax collectors and government employees who live off taxes. But it's not great for everyone. With a slew of more-tax Props passed recently, the future of the poor and middle class just looks bleaker.

I don't think CA is socialist. The income divide and wealth gap are signs of a capitalist society. The recent passage of tax-on-the-poor policies further cements that.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckde.../#4f0bdf470efd

Massachusetts is still more socialist natured than California is. same with the crowded east coast states. maybe PA or NH is on par though but California is less socialist for sure than the rest of the east coast states. I can confirm.

[LeavingNewEngland]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

For intellectuals, California is no match for DC. People in DC are far better educated on average. (Of course, we are not talking about the entire population of DC either as most of the blacks from DC differ markedly from the mostly educated whites.) We won’t discuss indoctrination in education, however, since many educated people have been trained not to question a great deal of accepted dogma lest they be ostracized.

Again thats only an assumption on paper too, much like CAs 8th largest world economy claim. More schools per capita in D.C means the students in those schools will be educated but what about the rest of the area.. especially in Bostons case.. you got all those good schools but so many from out of state go to them and they've colonized the area practically. The natives who didn't go to those schools are barely scraping by.

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

For intellectuals, California is no match for DC. People in DC are far better educated on average. (Of course, we are not talking about the entire population of DC either as most of the blacks from DC differ markedly from the mostly educated whites.) We won’t discuss indoctrination in education, however, since many educated people have been trained not to question a great deal of accepted dogma lest they be ostracized.

I didn’t say anything at all about California intellectualism, nor D.C.’s ... neither did I racially profile any population. Your post is, once again, remarkably offensive in your choice to make demeaning racial comparatives. Obviously quite intentional on your part. Again.

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Originally Posted by HereOnMars

I don't know if we're actually one step closer to socialism but it's certain homeowners will see higher property taxes for those bonds as well as the 2% added by the annual Prop 13 initiative. Who knows if renters will also see an increase in their future. Guess it depends if they're locked in for a specific timeline or renting month to month.

My city passed a half cent sales tax increase, too. It was pushed as a way to solve the homeless problem, fix potholes and maintain streets and parks, improve 911 response times. In truth, as one city councilwoman stated, The cause of this point blank is CalPERS and our pension fund. Guess the people in my city will have to wait to see if the increase really does do what it's claimed.

Property tax does not increase by 2% each year. Assessed value can increase by 2% each year but does not always increase. When prices are flat or come down properties values remain the same or decline in value.

The assessed value is usually the amount you paid when you bought your home. The County assesses a value on your home. Price you paid is almost always used.

If home values have increased by at least 2% or more the county can look at the assessed value of your home and increase that value by 2%. If you paid $500,000 for your home last year and values have increased the county can increase your value by up to 2%. So now your assessed value increases from $500,000 to $510,000. You will then be taxed 1% of the new assessed value. (Plus any bond issues that your area voted in.)

With bond issues I am paying 1.28% of the assessed value of our home.

We paid around $300,000 for our home 8 years ago. Currently it is assessed at $316,000 or something like that. Homes on our street sell for between $518,000 and $550,000. If you were to buy one you would have an assessed value that reflects the current value of $518 to $550K

[jnojr]

Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Comrade Newsom getting elected was a given.

But three out of the four bond (increase my taxes) measures passed. Props 5 & 6 (reduce my taxes) failed.

How we managed to get 8 & 10 correct is beyond me.

Congrats to all the people that got what you wanted. We're one step closer to socialism, and becoming a third world country.

Welcome to a handful of the reasons we packed up and moved!

[NewbieHere]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

For intellectuals, California is no match for DC. People in DC are far better educated on average. (Of course, we are not talking about the entire population of DC either as most of the blacks from DC differ markedly from the mostly educated whites.) We won’t discuss indoctrination in education, however, since many educated people have been trained not to question a great deal of accepted dogma lest they be ostracized.

35+years ago when I visited DC, it was mostly a poor area. Things must have changed since.

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by NewbieHere

35+years ago when I visited DC, it was mostly a poor area. Things must have changed since.

Well, there were sectors that were poor, very much so ... Anacosta, SE and NE D.C. ... however the metro area, including other large sectors of the city as well as suburbs, has long been very wealthy. Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Capitol Hill, Georgetown for examples are and have been seriously expensive for a lot longer than 35 years.

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

For intellectuals, California is no match for DC. People in DC are far better educated on average. (Of course, we are not talking about the entire population of DC either as most of the blacks from DC differ markedly from the mostly educated whites.) We won’t discuss indoctrination in education, however, since many educated people have been trained not to question a great deal of accepted dogma lest they be ostracized.

That is amazing. I did not know that a city with 693,972 people could best a state with nearly 40 million people.