California is striking out again, and this time it’s a fastball right in the face. The San Diego Padres just got humiliated when star pitcher Merrill Kelly turned his back on the so-called “Golden State”—and its pocketbook—choosing to stay in Arizona. Even after the Padres offered a sweeter deal, Kelly ran for the cactus instead of the coastline. What’s wrong with this picture?
Let’s be honest. California isn’t losing athletes by accident. Decades of liberal policies have made the state a no-go zone for winners. Taxes keep climbing. Regulations keep piling up. Homeless encampments have taken over streets near stadiums. The message is clear: if you’re a hardworking American, the left-wing elite would rather punish your success than celebrate it. No amount of money can fix a toxic culture.
Who can blame Kelly? He waved goodbye to California’s high taxes and took a stand in Arizona, where the real “American Dream” is still alive. Why would any sane person hand over half their hard-earned cash to a government that squanders it on failed programs and handouts to illegal immigrants? The Padres can offer as many millions as they want. As long as the state keeps robbing its own citizens, smart people will keep fleeing.
The liberals in Sacramento will act shocked, but this is exactly what they voted for. By chasing out talent, they’re turning the state into a playground only for the rich and the woke. Real Americans, whether ballplayers or businessmen, are picking up the bat and leaving. When star athletes refuse top-dollar contracts just to escape California’s clutches, you know the rot runs deep.
Who’s next to abandon ship? How many more stars will leave before California wakes up and admits failure? Maybe the only ones left in San Diego’s dugout will be bureaucrats and tax collectors. Enjoy the empty stadiums, California—your leftist policies just benched your best shot at victory.
Source: NY Post
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