Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

California is leading the US economy. Should the rest of the states look to California as a model for sustained growth?

The 5th largest economy in the world (tied with the UK). 1/7th of the US GDP. Alternative energy, tightening of regulation on bonds and immigration are three of the factors cited to its success. Quite the opposite of what the current administration is trying to accomplish.
Ynotisay · M
As a Californian I can't tell you how Jerry Brown has helped turn the state around following the debacle that was Schwarzenegger. I'm also proud of the way the state has fought back against the administrations threats. I know people love to hate California. (NOT "Cali.") Typically it's because they've never been here or they're the type who stands against progress. They're also usually pretty big on State rights which I always find ironic. That's cool. We'll continue to do our thing. Maybe we can show what "winning" really looks like.
SW-User
you know how expensive it is to live there. from what i hear california is going into a steep decline.. a lot of people on welfare and too much illegal immigration.
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@SW-User I don't agree with everything you said but I respect that you're communicating like an adult and have some thought behind what you say. A lot of these discussions on here turn into childish insults.
SW-User
yeah thats why i dont like arguing on here. they tend to go that route. theres no thought in what they want to project they just end up twisting things just to say that they are right.
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@SW-User Exactly. At face value, everything I said is correct. You pointed out some of the complicated areas. Too many people are afraid of this gray area but that's the world we live in and we have to deal with it to progress.
SW-User
Governor Brown has been tremendous. I only wish he could run again.
SW-User
I hope so. I was in SF when he was mayor. Brown is so good at not saying yes to every leftist demand, I hope Gavin has thst ability.@Ynotisay
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@SW-User Exactly and the rapport with Unions to get them to bend to everyone's benefit.
Ynotisay · M
@SW-User Well, I think what the proves is that "Lefties" in government understand reality.
This comment is hidden. Show Comment
Fake news, the Deep South is the one true America, mr cheese puff said so
Deadcutie · 18-21, F
On the other hand , they are a state that has one of the most massive debts , bankruptcy has been thrown around for years and the state budget has cut to the bone.
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@Deadcutie The debt is large because the economy is large To compare, the Debt to GDP Ratio in CA is 17% and it's 89% in Germany. The state currently runs in the black meaning no deficit. I've never heard of the state in bankruptcy danger. Our credit rating is stellar.
This comment is hidden. Show Comment
Ynotisay · M
@Greenbare Did you really share an OPINION piece from the OC Register (serving a predominantly Republican audience) as proof? Come on dude. Get it together, huh?
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@Ynotisay The OC Register is owned by Libertarians actually. A friend of mine worked for them. It's a trusted news source actually. Now opinion is opinion.
Ynotisay · M
@DailyFlash Yeah. I've worked with the OC Register many times in my job. The audience, behind the "Orange Curtain," is predominantly Republican. They lean pretty far right when it comes to economics.
sogdianrock · 61-69, M
hi DailyFlash
What happened to Caxit?
Best wishes
:)
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@sogdianrock Contrary to popular opinion, California is full of patriots! Immigrants appreciate this country more than anyone!
sogdianrock · 61-69, M
hi DailyFlash
I am not a crook!
Best wishes
:)
Ynotisay · M
@DailyFlash You're right about that. It's about walking the walk when it comes to the battle cries of "Freedom" and "Liberty."
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
This state is far from perfect but a lot of the common things said about it are just wrong.
This comment is hidden. Show Comment
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@Greenbare not it's not. Fake News is the posting of "Click Bait" to sell advertising space. It was coopted in the last election cycle to great effect. Bloomberg is a business magazine. Numbers are numbers.
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@Greenbare How about this? http://www.politifact.com/california/statements/2017/jun/22/antonio-villaraigosa/does-california-have-6th-largest-economy-world-and/
Ynotisay · M
@Greenbare Out of curiosity, what outlet ISN'T "fake new" in your world tiger?
SW-User
And we pay for the poor red states. Sad.
Ynotisay · M
@SW-User The largest federal tax contributor by FAR.
There's a lot of misinformation about California out there due to years of republicans demonizing the state. Most of it is biased. "Commiefornia" as they love to refer to it really does have a huge thriving economy.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
it is? oh really?

lmfao!
DailyFlash · 56-60, M
@sighmeupforthat Do you have some alternate facts you'd like to share?
Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
Hollywood lifestyles

 
Post Comment