I’m speaking metaphorically, of course. There may still be real gold in “them thar hills”, but politically and economically this state has definitely lost its luster.
At one time California was the economic powerhouse of the
nation. It was said that if California were an independent country, it would
have the world’s seventh largest economy. I don’t know how true that is, but
today it seems more like a third-world country.
The blame for this sets squarely on the shoulders of
California voters. This is not just a blue state it is deep blue – as blue as
the California sky on a clear day. And while many may say, “what’s wrong with
that”, they might want to just open their eyes for a moment or two.
California used to be the address for a business to have. Today other states, Texas in
particular, find it far too easy to pluck businesses – and jobs – from
California. And who could blame a business for leaving? This state has become
like the airlines; there is a fee for every little thing you do and then there
are taxes and additional taxes, and regulations and more regulations.
It’s safe to say that California has a hostile attitude
toward business and industry.
Wait a minute, something about this just does not compute.
California is a blue state run entirely by Democrats, but don’t Democrats claim
to be champions of the working class? Where will the working class work when
the businesses leave the state? Oh, I see they will work for the government.
And where will the government get the money to pay these workers, from businesses?
But the businesses are leaving the state.
What will the additional workers actually do? Aah, they will
police the new regulations and fees the state will impose on remaining businesses
to increase revenue. Well that will solve everything.
Okay, wakie, wakie, time to see the daylight. As one very popular Californian once said, “government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem.” Thank you Ronald Reagan.
The sole function of businesses is not to provide jobs. It
is to make a profit and increase the
wealth of its shareholders. But guess what, no business can function without
workers – duh! Jobs are created when businesses thrive. Profit is not a dirty
word. It doesn’t even have four letters. In a capitalist system, profit is what
makes the world turn. Don’t discourage profit; embrace it.
Is there hope for California to regain its luster? Maybe,
but it won’t come easy or quick. Losing businesses is like a squandered youth,
once it’s gone it’s gone and not likely coming back. Fortunately, there are new businesses and industries being
created every day – just not many in California. We can lure these businesses –
and jobs – to California if our state government has the will to do so.
First, we need to clean house in Sacramento. Get rid of the
obstructionist Democrats. That includes governor Moonbeam. You have the
opportunity to make a dent in obstructions blocking new businesses in November.
“Throw the bums out!” Or you can stand by and wave good by as more and more
jobs leave the state.
It is your choice. Do you want to live again in the Golden State or reside in the “Fools Gold State”?
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