I live in the state capital. I’d say 75% of the couty’s populace suckle at the government’s teat. Not one Republican holds office here. The mayor of our town is openly Marxist. Our town has spent more money on Green busses and Green “initiatives” than the entire rest of the state. Now, they’re planning to close two lanes of a major thoroughfare to “force people to use the bus system,” which is a private company. Why is there no rebellion? Because 75% of the people here see no problems with how things are run.
Where do you live? I would consider leaving.
I used to live in CA, and left years ago for similar reasons.