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Why do people dislike California? (lemmy.ml)

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I recently moved to California. Before i moved, people asked me "why are you moving there, its so bad?". Now that I'm here, i understand it less. The state is beautiful. There is so much to do.

I know the cost of living is high, and people think the gun control laws are ridiculous (I actually think they are reasonable, for the most part). There is a guy I work with here that says "the policies are dumb" but can't give me a solid answer on what is so bad about it.

So, what is it that California does (policy-wise) that people hate so much?

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[-] bigschnitz@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago

Taxes are super high. I'd be big mad if I was Californian, they get very little investment back from federal taxes (they are effectively subsidizing the poorly run states) and have to make up the shortfall at the state level.

[-] vertigo3pc@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I got a check earlier this year for $1k because of their budget surplus...

[-] Scary_le_Poo@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Food isn't taxed at all. We have great social programs. We have beautiful parks. We have tons of public land dedicated to being places where people can go and hang out and enjoy nature. We have absolutely tons of activities that cost $0 to enjoy. You couldn't fucking pay me to live in another state.

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 year ago

subsidizing the poorly run states

See the rant I posted titled "FuckTheSouth.com" in a different part of this thread.

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