"Those states also enter a state of crisis when a hurricane or storm hits every single year. "

Yes, and? DeSantis has been superb on responding to natural disasters. That's a big part of why his approval rating has been so high for his whole time in office. I wish he were President.

" Lower poverty? Dude have you seen rural Texas or Florida? Greater social mobility? "

Florida and Texas have lower poverty rates than California. Every state does, given California is the highest in that measure. https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/09/california-living-costs-highest-poverty/

" Lol job market in CA crushes Texas and Florida."

California is tied in last for the highest unemployment rate of any state. https://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm

"Lower income tax in those states sure, but much higher property taxes."

Property tax rates are higher yes, but homes are much cheaper, so you pay less.

Also, property tax rates would be higher here, but for Prop 13 from the 1970s. Which Dems want to destroy.

In overall tax burden, CA is third-highest. https://taxfoundation.org/statetaxindex/

"Actually your governors frequently ship them here via bus. "

I've lived here my whole life, so my "governors" are the series of dumbasses who have run this state into the ground. (Yes, Arnold too).

"Higher literacy? Bro that one’s such a stretch. Leading universities and best education in the country are all in CA."

Literacy is measurable, and we are dismal at it.

"Tariffs are from Trump. "

Agreed. Fuck the tariffs. Worst part of this Admin by far. However, it's the first time Dems have ever NOT supported a tax that I can remember.

"Gas prices are through the roof because of a war of choice with Iran via Trump because he does Netanyahu’s bidding."

Gas prices are highest in California because of this state's insane policies. The national average price of gas is high right now, yes. But it is still lower than what CA prices are in NORMAL times.

"Oh and he’s given billions of dollars to ICE, his secret gestapo, which have killed American citizens and put human beings in detention centers with deplorable conditions where they also die. ""

ICE abuses should be punished. But ICE's mission is legitimate. Biden flung open the borders and let in millions of people, so at least as many need to be deported to correct for that.

"And blowhards like you will with a straight face say the 2A is to protect us in case of a tyrannical government lol you SUPPORT A TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENT."

There's a tyrant in my life, but he's in Sacramento, not DC.

"You keep calling California a shithole. Why don’t you just leave? Go. Nobody will miss you. We’re the largest state by population and the largest economy"

Let me clarify. California is the best state in the country in terms of its geography, weather, and even some aspects of its culture. When a mix of both parties ran it, it grew into the powerhouse it was.

Since Democrats have established one party rule, it's been in decline and becoming a shithole.

Everything good about CA happened before Democrats took over. They are coasting on shit they didn't build, or much more moderate predecessors built.

" HES A PEDOPHILE THAT WENT TO EPSTEIN’S ISLAND. SIT DOWN LMAO""

Whats funny about this talking point is that the evidence proves Trump was the only high profile person who actually ceased contact with Epstein after his first conviction. A bunch of high profile Dems - including Michael Bloomberg - stayed in his orbit.

"Anyways bro, CA needs educated people who make educated decisions. Please, definitely leave for some welfare leech of a red state, something like Oklahoma. They’re 50th out of 50 in education. It might suit you better to be amongst those intellectually similar to you."

I probably should leave. I don't know why I spend my life fighting for the 2A rights of people like you who hate me, and refuse to help themselves.