Under Gavin Newsom's leadership, California has become a shadow of its former self. The state's astronomical gas prices and taxes are among the highest in the continental US, while electricity rates, home prices, and home-insurance costs also rank high.
California is carrying an enormous debt, approaching $270 billion, mainly due to unfunded liabilities for state workers' benefits. This has led to profligate spending and significant budget deficits each year. The state's income tax and sales tax rates are among the highest in the nation.
Newsom recently boasted about extending Medi-Cal health insurance to thousands more illegal aliens, only to beg for a nearly $3 billion federal bailout. Half of the state's 41 million residents now rely on Medi-Cal, with some 50% of all births being Medi-Cal-provided.
California is plagued by issues like homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Its infrastructure is often rated near the bottom, while per-capita violent crime ranks among the worst in the country. The state is also struggling to manage its natural resources, including oil reserves and agricultural production.
Under Newsom's leadership, California has lost its way. Prior governors like Pat Brown, Ronald Reagan, George Deukmejian, and Pete Wilson were known for their responsible stewardship of the state. However, Newsom's policies have driven out affluent and middle-class residents, with over 18-20 million people leaving the state since his election as governor.
The influx of illegal aliens has further strained the state's resources, creating a medieval system of governance where a small elite controls the majority of power. Silicon Valley's wealth has created an out-of-touch elite, while the vanishing middle class and poor people struggle to make ends meet.
So, what will Newsom run on? Clearly not his failed high-speed rail project or expensive solar energy initiatives. Instead, he'll continue to threaten President Donald Trump and engage in petty insults, hoping to distract from his own record of failure.
California is carrying an enormous debt, approaching $270 billion, mainly due to unfunded liabilities for state workers' benefits. This has led to profligate spending and significant budget deficits each year. The state's income tax and sales tax rates are among the highest in the nation.
Newsom recently boasted about extending Medi-Cal health insurance to thousands more illegal aliens, only to beg for a nearly $3 billion federal bailout. Half of the state's 41 million residents now rely on Medi-Cal, with some 50% of all births being Medi-Cal-provided.
California is plagued by issues like homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Its infrastructure is often rated near the bottom, while per-capita violent crime ranks among the worst in the country. The state is also struggling to manage its natural resources, including oil reserves and agricultural production.
Under Newsom's leadership, California has lost its way. Prior governors like Pat Brown, Ronald Reagan, George Deukmejian, and Pete Wilson were known for their responsible stewardship of the state. However, Newsom's policies have driven out affluent and middle-class residents, with over 18-20 million people leaving the state since his election as governor.
The influx of illegal aliens has further strained the state's resources, creating a medieval system of governance where a small elite controls the majority of power. Silicon Valley's wealth has created an out-of-touch elite, while the vanishing middle class and poor people struggle to make ends meet.
So, what will Newsom run on? Clearly not his failed high-speed rail project or expensive solar energy initiatives. Instead, he'll continue to threaten President Donald Trump and engage in petty insults, hoping to distract from his own record of failure.
, I'm so over California's decline 
. It's like they're intentionally pricing out the middle class 
and creating a mess 
. Newsom's just throwing money around like it's going out of style 
... sounds like a recipe for disaster 
. Homelessness, poverty, food insecurity – it's all just getting worse 
. And have you seen the state's infrastructure lately? 
It's like they're not even trying anymore 
. I'm so done with California's decline 
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Meanwhile, our state infrastructure is in shambles and crime rates are through the roof 
). It feels like he's just playing to the left wing crowd without any real solutions. And high-speed rail? More like a pipe dream 
. And don't even get me started on those astronomical gas prices - we're talking like 30% higher than the rest of the country 
. It's crazy to think that over half of all births in Cali are covered by Medi-Cal, right? 
. I mean, where are they going? And what about those 18-20 million people who left since he took office?! 
It's no wonder the affluent and middle-class are leaving the state - they can't afford to live here anymore. The whole system just feels broken, you know? 
! $270 billion debt is insane 
. I don't get why he's all about Medi-Cal and not solving these bigger issues 
. The homelessness and poverty stats are really sad 
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. On one hand, he wants to help low-income families, but on the other hand, he's driving away middle-class residents and pushing them towards poverty 
. We need leaders who prioritize fiscal responsibility and take care of everyone's interests, not just some special group 
. Maybe it's time for Newsom to step aside and let someone else give it a shot 
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. But maybe instead of bashing Trump, we should focus on finding solutions to these pressing issues 
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. And don't even get me started on those gas prices... it's like they're sucking all the money outta people's pockets 
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. It's like they're losing their way and can't seem to balance their budget or manage resources. The homeless crisis and poverty are heartbreaking 
. What do you think is the main issue here? Is it just about money or is there something more systemic at play? 
. And let's not forget about all those people relying on Medi-Cal - it's not just a handout, it's a lifeline 
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. We're used to being connected 24/7, and we expect our leaders to be in tune with us too 
. And as for Trump-bashing? I'm not saying it doesn't get under my skin 
. And hey, at least we can all agree that our infrastructure needs a serious overhaul 
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. The real problem is that California's become a magnet for all sorts of problems, from homelessness to crime to resource management issues 
I gotta say, California's been having a rough patch under Newsom's leadership 
How can he expect to manage it? 
. Newsom's got some explaining to do about homelessness and poverty 
... California's got a long way to go from where it was under those old governors 
. What are they doing to address the systemic issues driving people out? It feels like Newsom's more worried about looking good than actually solving problems 
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. We need real solutions not just empty promises and insults 
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