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    Default 2 renegade nation-states — California and Taiwan

    Is California becoming another Taiwan?
    Taiwan is an independent nation — in its ambitions, its economy, its democracy. But many countries refuse to recognize it as a separate nation, deferring to mainland China, which claims Taiwan as a possession and responds with threats whenever Taiwan goes its own way.
    cont ... https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/...n-12739723.php

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    So the state with the 6th largest budget in the world yet highest poverty level in the US thinks it's a semi-separate country? I guess as far as violating Federal Law goes it IS a state in rebellion, but it ain't shit. Let's take away any and all Federal funding and aid and see where they sit.

    These ass clowns are too much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    So the state with the 6th largest budget in the world yet highest poverty level in the US thinks it's a semi-separate country? I guess as far as violating Federal Law goes it IS a state in rebellion, but it ain't shit. Let's take away any and all Federal funding and aid and see where they sit.

    These ass clowns are too much.
    Californian legislators are spoiled and self-important.

    Agreed, defund them from the Federal Level and see how they swim
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elessar View Post
    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.

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