Glad I am out of Kalifornia. This is a warning to those who propose “alternative” taxes such as VAT that you need to destroy the old system or the politicians will just see the new taxes as new money to burn.
I believe the states are self-selecting into liberal and conservative enclaves. Not necessarily a bad thing.
The problem is I expect when Calif, Ill, and NY (and a few others) are struggling in bankruptcy, the FedGov will allow them to issue bonds guaranteed by ALL the taxpayers.
You don’t think it will stop at California, do you?
The libs around the world hold onto GW with a death grip because Cap and Trade means a fortune for them.
They will keep pushing that mess for years.