Some men just want to see the world burn.
Evidently, sometimes whole societies do, too.
While there are many culprits in this states slide into one party socialism, the most dynamic element is the immigrant vote, which the WSJ has always been keen to grow even larger.
As fast as the rest of the US is heading for the Abyss, California has firewalled the throttle and engaged the afterburners.
Where did I put the popcorn?
The good news: They’re just about out of Republicans to blame.
The bad news (well, for Dave Frum): It’s all well and good to say that the GOP will come roaring back if it just moderates. The problem with that is that it’s already been tried here, up and down the ballot, and the GOP is on the point of checking into a hospice.
One of the traditional roles played by the states is to be a testing ground for new ideas. For whatever reason, the elected leadership of California has decided to embark on an experiment to see if the state can raise sufficient revenue through increased taxation to support unlimited spending. I think their reasoning is severely flawed but it is no longer just an academic exercise. With the size of California the impact of this experiment, whether a success or a failure, should put to rest the age old question of whether you can “have your cake and eat it too”. If it works, they will have found the equivalent to the perpetual motion machine but if it fails the intended beneficiaries will suffer the most.
Evidently, sometimes whole societies do, too.
My state is screwed. There will be many, many cities going bankrupt. Businesses will continue to leave.
Have I mentioned how glad I am I just moved to Texas?