Posted on 03/02/2018 10:51:33 PM PST by John Semmens
This week, a report published by U.S. News on the quality of life in the United States ranked the State of California dead last—behind even the renowned "arm pit" State of New Jersey. "High rents, high taxes, and insufferable inhabitants" were cited as key low points contributing to California's last place finish.
"In many of the cities even cramped and dumpy apartments can cost thousands per month in rent," the report commented. "It should be no surprise that homelessness in Los Angeles County has increased by 75% over the last six years. What is surprising is that public defecation has become the norm in many parts of what were once among the most admired cities in America."
Gov. Jerry Brown (D) disagreed with the U.S. News report's conclusions. "I challenge their frame of reference," he said. "They're mired in a myopic perspective that focuses on how much it costs to live here and have the amenities of a middle class lifestyle. What they overlook is that our state is pioneering the transition toward getting in step with the rest of the world, not keeping up with the Joneses in other states. U.S. News sees a rise in homelessness through a materialistic lens. I see it as regressing to the mean of how the majority of people on this planet live."
"Discomfort and bad sanitation are the norm for most of the world," Brown pointed out. "The easy life to which so many Americans have become accustomed is abnormal. I don't see California as lagging the rest of the states. I see us leading the way toward a mode of living that is more natural and environmentally friendly. Living in a box in a public park or under a bridge has a smaller carbon footprint than busting your butt to be able to afford a mortgage on a house. I foresee an America where nearly everyone except Democrat donors adopts the new California lifestyle. I'm proud to have been able to play a leadership role in paving the way."
In related news, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts to apprehend persons illegally in the United States "a shocking abuse of law enforcement power. These immigrants have come to America for a better life. It is our Christian obligation to provide this better life. ICE's reliance on mere statutory law as the justification for ignoring this obligation is shameful." The ICE raid in northern California that Pelosi condemned had targeted over 800 illegal immigrants with outstanding arrest warrants.
if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...
https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/235777-2018-03-02-semi-news-semi-satire-march-4-2018-edition.htm
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I think Jerry Brown also said that they wouldn’t be in last place if you included D.C and Puerto Rico (post hurricane) in the survey. At least, he was pretty sure they wouldn’t.
I might have imagined that.
“Amazing Leadership”
“What they overlook is that our state is pioneering the transition toward getting in step with the rest of the world,...”
Rest of the world....Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Chad, South Africa, Jamaica etc.
Love your posts.
I don’t get why they don’t put in more portable toilets.
Ha! I recall when you’d ‘get me’ on your articals.
Articles. That was a bad typo. Apologies!! Insomnia, no coffee, and not being able to see properly was not in my favor at all.
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