Originally Posted by FrancSevin

Decades ago there was a saying, "However goes California so goes the nation." they were referring to style fads for clothing, music and even architecture designs. The California ranch house that dominates subdivions of the time is a good example. We all envisioned California life style with warm sun, Bellbottom pants, bikinis, and beach living. But, it never really came to reality.

Still, I worry that the politics which have ruined the sunshine life of the average California citizen, could enter and infect the states in flyover country.
Colorado, Utah, Arizona and even Texas metro areas, have succumbed.

There is a concentration of wealth in all of these states and the Blue stain of Liberalism seems to follow the money. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, all suffer the socialist plague.

Originally Posted by FrancSevin

In my case, if such taxes were invoked, I would have to get a raise to qualify.

Most small business have owners who take from the business, only what they need. I operated in that mode for over 35 years of miserliness, and finally have the success that would allow me to take a large salary. I don't. Far too many younger families depend on our business to meet their dreams.

I'm not special. Contrary to public opinion, it is how many, if not most, businesses operate and thrive. Companies, like GM, who don't,,,, get taxpayer funded bailouts from the Gubmit.