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That's a complicated topic, but part of that is because California has become a target for a number of people with money, influence and media outlets. Not to s
by davidw 2y ago
That's a complicated topic, but part of that is because California has become a target for a number of people with money, influence and media outlets.
Not to say it doesn't have problems - like housing - that are self-inflicted. Just that a big part of the 'brand' problem is people targeting the state.
- ethbr1 2y agoTechbros are pretty toxic, and that culture was very much SV 10-20 years ago. That said, most of them have since (loudly) decamped the state.
- encoderer 2y agoYes there is a lot of “unfair competition” but ultimately you build a brand by demonstrating your positive qualities and making it clear what you stand for. This is an us problem not a them problem.
- davidw 2y agoHow can you build that brand if someone is determined to tear it down for ideological reasons?
- encoderer 2y agoPeople care less about ideology than they do about their own lives and prosperity. It used to be clear: you can make a better life in California. It was a land of growth, prosperity, and wealth. Growing families moving into golden cul-de-sacs. We should actually make those things true again. Houses don’t need to be affordable in Palo Alto but not being affordable anywhere is a problem. We don’t need to develop Big Sur but not being able to develop any costal property is a problem. We don’t need to deport law abiding citizens because they fail an ICE sweep but not being able to deport career criminals is a problem.
- davidw 2y agoOh, I'm 100% on board with the housing stuff. That's what I do in terms of local politics here in Oregon. But by and large, the 'branding' is places like Fox News crapping on California.
- encoderer 2y agoNo that’s just talking heads carping on cable tv. The problem is that we have lost any ability to make a positive case for California outside of niche political interests and very specific career paths.
- tptacek 2y agoWell, that, but also the worst housing markets in the country.