The Los Angeles Times is getting absolutely destroyed online after publishing a tone-deaf column attempting to shame wealthy Californians for wanting to escape the Golden State's punishing tax burden—just as Democrats push yet another wealth-crushing levy on high earners.
The column, which reads like it was written by someone living in an ivory tower, tries to guilt successful Californians into staying put while union-backed Democrats ram through new taxes that would make the state even more unaffordable for job creators and entrepreneurs.
The main driver behind this latest tax grab? The SEIU union, which wants to squeeze even more money out of productive citizens to fund their bloated social programs. Because apparently, California's already sky-high taxes, crumbling infrastructure, and rampant homelessness aren't enough warning signs that the state's progressive policies are failing spectacularly.
"The nerve of the goon who wrote this slop,"
one critic fired back online, perfectly capturing the sentiment of Americans who are fed up with liberal media lectures.
But here's the reality check the LA Times doesn't want to admit: When you tax the hell out of people and make their lives miserable, they leave. It's basic economics, something Democrats seem incapable of understanding.
Meanwhile, the same paper that's lecturing taxpayers about "loyalty" to California continues to ignore real problems plaguing the state. Social media users are pointing out the paper's twisted priorities, with posts highlighting incidents like a DHS agent shooting a protester in Santa Ana, leaving the young man permanently blind. Yet instead of focusing on government accountability, the Times chooses to attack citizens for wanting better lives.
This is exactly why Trump's America First policies resonate with patriots nationwide. While California Democrats double down on failed progressive experiments, red states are welcoming these fleeing taxpayers with open arms and business-friendly policies.
The LA Times can shame and lecture all it wants, but Americans have had enough of being told to shut up and pay up while their quality of life deteriorates. Smart money is already heading to states like Florida and Texas—places where success is celebrated, not punished.
How long before California's tax base completely collapses under the weight of progressive incompetence?