Liars Hate Cali. It is not personal. It is just business.

One sick..mentally sick... business

Can you believe Republicans tried to use a natural disaster to score political points? The same group that didn’t hesitate to blame clean energy when Texas froze and people died had no shame in claiming that mismanagement caused the devastating wildfires that crushed homes in Los Angeles.

Next time a natural disaster happens, or for that matter, anything that accidentally goes wrong, especially in California, don’t be too surprised at the GOP’s penchant for exploiting the tragedy. They seem to reserve their harshest tactics for the Golden State—not Illinois, not Maryland, or not Virginia.

It will always be California.

It’s a cynical, effective strategy that feels almost like psychological warfare, and it works well for the GOP. They’re not aiming to convince the Democratic party or their voters; they’re preaching to their own choir.

California shines as a powerful example that Democratic governance can indeed flourish, and that the mantra of slashing taxes isn't the golden bullet. If Democrats can boldly showcase California's triumphs, it could fundamentally rock the GOPs trickle-down economics.

Imagine a voter in Mississippi questioning why, after 21 years of GOP rule, their life expectancy is only 71.9 years, while Californians live to 79. Why does Mississippi lag when California stands on the other side of the national average?

Or someone in West Virginia asking at a GOP town hall why, if California is so poorly managed, it has nearly twice the educational attainment rate as West Virginia? Why not try some California strategies to give the kids a better future?

And what about Arkansas? Despite long-term GOP rule and tax cuts, the much smaller Arkansas GDP grew by just 24% in the last ten years, while California, despite its large size, grew by 48% during the same period. California’s economy is so large it would rank as the world’s fifth largest if it were a country.

Arkansas should be the contender for the top spot instead of California—if only GOP’s tax cut for lalaland policies worked as advertised.

To avoid falling into their own trap, the GOP attacks California relentlessly. Their aim is to prevent Democrats from promoting California as a successful model or from using it as an example of how low taxes could harm society—draining average Americans and fostering national discontent. If they can convince their base that everything about California is problematic, they view it as a mission accomplished.

And, it works.

To the fucking tee.

• 76 percent of Republicans polled disputed that California is “a good place to raise a family.”

• Seventy-one percent disputed that it has a “strong economy.”

• And nearly half of all Republicans (48 percent) agreed that California is “not really American.”

What about homeless people in Calfornia then?

Ahhh, the Bullshit Mountain's favorite topic…. homelessness….. to bash California.

California is not even number one in the country; they're fifth. Population density in blue states is way higher than in red states. That's been the case for decades and it's not going to change. Even so, California isn't number one in homelessness, and the GOP should be the last one to preach about homelessness.

The median monthly rent in the United States is $1,554. Meanwhile, the minimum wage, which the GOP steadfastly refuses to increase, remains at $7.25.

Working 40 hours per week brings in just $1,160.

Break a leg and, thanks to the GOP keeping the United States as the only country in the developed world to have "people should find their own insurance" policy, the odds of becoming homeless are alarmingly high for economically struggling Americans.

This year, they're concocting another brilliant plan to increase homelessness in the United States. If they gut Medicaid and those cuts run deep—with Democrats unable to halt them—many who rely on Medicaid to sustain their lives will end up in misery. It will boost homelessness across the country.

Medicaid provides essential health services to many low-income individuals and families, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and general healthcare. Cutting Medicaid funding will lead to reduced access to these crucial services, exacerbating health problems among the poorest and most vulnerable populations.

Without adequate healthcare, individuals will face increased medical costs, leading to financial instability and higher risk of losing their housing.

Wake up, Dems. There's no need to defend California. No need to even talk about homelessness. Take the GOP to task for not tending to their own states. Ask them to deliver there first, before peeking into the neighbor's house.

At his rally yesterday, Trump said, “I will act with historic speed and strength and fix every single crisis facing our country. We’re going to stop the invasion of our borders. We’re going to reclaim our wealth. We’re going to unlock the liquid gold that’s right under our feet. ... We’re going to bring back law and order to our cities. We’re going to restore patriotism to our schools.”

He should have said, "I will act with historic speed and strength to address every major challenge our states face. We’re going to tackle the disparities in life expectancy and educational outcomes between states. We’re going to harness the economic potential of every state, ensuring that growth isn't just confined to some but to all. ... We’re going to bring back integrity and accountability to our cities and states. We’re going to ensure that every American, regardless of where they live, has access to great shools”.

But he won't. Governance is not in the GOP’s DNA. If it were, tell me why, even after two decades, you cannot compare Arkansas, West Virginia, and Mississippi to California?

Tax breaks for billionaires didn't help average Americans, did they?