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Why do people dislike California? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by arcrust@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I recently moved to California. Before i moved, people asked me "why are you moving there, its so bad?". Now that I'm here, i understand it less. The state is beautiful. There is so much to do.

I know the cost of living is high, and people think the gun control laws are ridiculous (I actually think they are reasonable, for the most part). There is a guy I work with here that says "the policies are dumb" but can't give me a solid answer on what is so bad about it.

So, what is it that California does (policy-wise) that people hate so much?

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[–] rDrDr@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They're jealous because they're too poor to live in CA. They believe everything they hear on the news and don't realize that there's more to the state than wildfires and homeless people. They aren't cultured enough to appreciate theater, fine cuisine, fine wine. They're too fat to surf.

[–] Repelle@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would say the attitude shown in this comment is a more likely reason than the content of this comment.

[–] rDrDr@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

(Dislikes an entire state with 35 million people)

(Accuses others of having a bad attitude)

(Feels superior)

[–] Repelle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I don’t dislike California. In my other comment I said I think it’s an okay place. I only provided negative statements because that’s what OP asked for. CA has a lot going for it. It’s a beautiful state, home of Silicon Valley, etc.

And I think the attitude in your original comment speaks for itself.