California politics may suck, but my goodness it's still the best state in the union. #jealousy (how much, Hispanic)

[69Charger]

Yes, the Liberal nuts and their taxation and environmental regulations make it a tough place to deal with sometimes, but it's rank as best place to live is unparalled.

You have the cool ocean water cooling down the hot desert air, creating the perfect Mediterranean climate.

You have the creative music and movie studios.

San Diego Zoo
Disneyland
Magic Mountain
Yosemite
Fisherman's Wharf
Best Hispanic and Asian food in the US
Grand Central Market
Sunset Strip
Silicon Valley
Mammoth
Lake Tahoe
Palm Springs

I would just put in a Republican legislature, watch it's GDP double from the deregulation, viola! Paradise

[Timmyy]

I grew up on the beaches of San Diego and I truly miss it. For me it is going a bit too far left for my tastes. My folks moved out of it in 2015 and now have no family there. It is still a great place to visit.

I commend you on creating a solid thread.

[Elliott_CA]

Originally Posted by 69Charger

I would just put in a Republican legislature, watch it's GDP double from the deregulation, viola! Paradise

Putting the Trickle Down Republicans in charge of California would just crater and destroy the economy, just like they did to Kansas. No thanks. California has the No. 1 most productive economy because it is Blue, not in spite of it.

[Floorist]

Originally Posted by Elliott_CA

Putting the Trickle Down Republicans in charge of California would just crater and destroy the economy, just like they did to Kansas. No thanks. California has the No. 1 most productive economy because it is Blue, not in spite of it.

And the most restrictions n freedom.

[PilgrimsProgress]

Big difference being a tourist and actually living and working there. Working, middle class people and businesses are leaving in droves due to deteriorating quality of life, rising crime, bad roads, high taxes, high rents and house prices. Go to the city-date California thread and learn.

[ATX Wahine]

Born & raised in San Francisco and spent my first 38 years of life there. Beautiful state full of opportunity and scenic beauty. I had a pleasant life there but moved for love and now enjoy living in Austin, Texas. Miss the ocean and mountains but enjoy the prosperity that Texas offers. I love going home to visit and enjoying all the things I always have without the hefty COL that came with it.

[PilgrimsProgress]

Originally Posted by Elliott_CA

Putting the Trickle Down Republicans in charge of California would just crater and destroy the economy, just like they did to Kansas. No thanks. California has the No. 1 most productive economy because it is Blue, not in spite of it.

Remember the dot com bubble? Remember the housing bubble?

California is becoming a feudal society with the elites and their slaves.

[Jimmyp25]

Its so great, ya ? Thats why my entire neighborhood here in Texas is from California...... Im sure if it was soon great... there wouldn't be thousands of people moving here ...

[phma]

You could have just stopped when you hit the word "Zoo" but the addition of the fantasyland mentions is a nice touch for the touched.

[radiolibre99]

Originally Posted by Elliott_CA

Putting the Trickle Down Republicans in charge of California would just crater and destroy the economy, just like they did to Kansas. No thanks. California has the No. 1 most productive economy because it is Blue, not in spite of it.

It has a crazy well run economy that won't bust no matter how much conservatives say it will. It won't. BUT, that doesn't mean that the trend toward higher poverty and there being a gulf between classes won't grow.

California has a very healthy functional economy, but then again so do many uneven yet rich countries such as Mexico. I think that should be the crux of where people should at least take a sober look at the CA economy and it's politics in order to have a nuanced and balanced discussion.