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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The MAGAs politicizing this tragedy are truly disgusting. Why do you hate your fellow countrymen so much just because they vote for democrats?[/quote] Agree. As a democrat who grew up in North Carolina, the country really came together in empathy for those who lost homes and businesses. It's very sad to know that apparently the only real Americans are those who live in red states. Those in blue states don't merit our compassion.[/quote] Posters have been endlessly posting that California has the fifth highest GDP in the world which begs the question why were state and local budges so stretched that they could not accommodate battling the uptick in crime as well as the uptick in fires. It's like the rich uncle at Thanksgiving tries to borrow $2,000 from the relative who was hurt in an industrial accident and lives on SSI.[/quote] Answer: The State of California has to carry the dead weight in so many red states who are “net takers” from our treasury. So yes, California kicks your state’s ass from one side of the room to the other in every conceivable economic measure, but doesn’t enjoy the benefit of calling upon that war chest in an emergency - ‘cuz they already wasted it on you. You’re welcome, deadbeat.[/quote] Huh? Individuals/companies pay federal tax. We all pay the same no matter what state you live in. States tax at different rates. [/quote] We get it - you don’t understand how California can be both (1) the 5th largest economy in the world, and (2) lacking in sufficient funding because that 5th largest economy in the world is burdened by having to cover the shortfall of red states who cannot carry their own water. Not going to waste additional time explaining the balance of tax payments …[/quote] Yeah. Show me in the California budget where they pay federal taxes. Income, business and excise taxes. Selling land and park admission sure. The states do not write checks to the federal government. How did you get out of 6th grade? Do your parents know you are still awake?[/quote] Did you know that the people who comprise the state, whose cumulative production led to that 5th best economy stat, pay federal income taxes?!?! [/quote] You are an idiot. Are you advocating for California to secede from the US? California is huge donor to the United States. Like almost 13% (300b after payback). I am kind of cool with a 13% hit to the country. Good luck building a national defense on your own. Should only cost 5-10T. [/quote]
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