California is experiencing a rapid decline, showcasing the suicide of the West.
This state, rich in natural resources and human talent, has self-destructed at an alarming pace.
What led California to squander its abundant resources and become a cautionary tale for Western civilization?
The signs of California’s downfall are unmistakable.
Despite a $98 billion surplus, Governor Gavin Newsom has managed to turn it into a $45 billion deficit within a year, despite high taxes and federal subsidies.
Amidst a struggling economy, Newsom spent recklessly on new entitlements, green projects, and support for illegal immigrants.
Even with ample water resources, Newsom and environmentalists wasted water meant for agriculture, leading to further crises.
California, known for its welfare recipients and high poverty rates, is also grappling with a growing homeless population and a struggling economy.
Newsom’s policies have led to higher minimum wages, inflation, and economic challenges for businesses.
Despite being a diverse state, California lacks civic education and faces divisions along ethnic and racial lines.
The state’s universities have become breeding grounds for chauvinism and violence, with instances of antisemitism going unchecked.
California is also plagued by crime, with mass thefts and violent incidents plaguing the state.
Newsom’s focus on green mandates has led to high gas prices and a neglect of essential infrastructure.
As California faces multiple crises, the government continues to enact irrelevant and impractical policies.
Millions of middle-class residents have left the state, while illegal migrants have flocked to California for sanctuary and entitlements.
California has become a state of extremes, with a wealthy elite, struggling middle class, and impoverished population.
The state boasts prestigious private schools but suffers from poor public education and dangerous roads.
While a privileged few thrive, the majority of Californians face challenges and uncertainty.
California, once a paradise, has transformed into a troubled state under the leadership of its elite.
Victor Davis Hanson is a distinguished fellow of the Center for American Greatness.
