Originally Posted by
Elessar
Californian legislators are spoiled and self-important.
Agreed, defund them from the Federal Level and see how they swim
...and the voters who keep them in power are probably worse than the officials. Again and again the majority of the population, or at least key portions thanks to gerrymandering, support terrible fiscal decisions by their representatives.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.