Biden and Newsom’s Failure: A Californian’s Perspective
As a resident of California, I’m faced daily with the repercussions of failed policies from leaders who seem out of touch. Biden and Newsom, both self-proclaimed liberals, are blind to the realities affecting ordinary citizens like me.
Let’s start with the economic front. Biden and Newsom boast about their plans, but the truth is far from their rhetoric. Since Biden took office, inflation and interest rates have spiraled out of control, burdening families across the nation. In California, Newsom’s mismanagement has turned a budget surplus into the largest deficit in state history. Gas prices are sky-high, electricity rates are exorbitant, and groceries cost a fortune. Diesel fuel prices drive up food costs, while the energy sector’s woes add to production expenses.
Newsom welcomes Biden’s open-border policy, but it’s Californians who bear the brunt. Billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on social programs benefiting undocumented immigrants, straining local resources.
The crisis extends to homeowners insurance. Major providers like State Farm are exiting the state, leaving thousands without coverage. The remaining options, like the state’s “Fair Plan,” offer little relief at exorbitant prices. Proposition 103 and legislative inaction worsen the situation, while utility giants like PG&E exploit consumers with impunity.
Crime rates soar under Biden and Newsom’s watch. Their lenient policies on catch-and-release, illegal immigration, and firearm regulations fuel the chaos. Lawlessness reigns as shoplifters and gangs run rampant, unchecked by authorities.
It’s clear: neither Biden nor Newsom is fit to lead. Yet, voters seem resigned to their fate, with reelections looming. Meanwhile, viable alternatives are scarce. Trump, flawed as he may be, emerges as the lesser evil. In California, Republican victories are a distant memory.
I dream of leaving California, but it’s a luxury I can’t afford. Rising interest rates, unattainable homeowners insurance, and soaring taxes shackle me to my current predicament. Retirement remains a distant dream, as I cling to work to survive.
Every day, I pray for a glimmer of hope. Perhaps, after the November elections, change will come. Until then, I brace myself for 80 more mortgage payments, hoping to weather the storm. As a retired senior, uncertainty looms over my future. How many more years until even this semblance of stability is ripped away?
In these trying times, I find solace in my health and the resilience of millions like me. But the thought of what lies ahead is unnerving.
