There was a time when the American dream had a specific destination: California. It was the land of golden opportunity, where innovation and ambition could build empires under the sun. That California, however, is a distant memory, something you’d see in a black-and-white movie. That California is gone, replaced by a cautionary tale—a real-time experiment in what happens when radical progressive policies run amok.

The results are as predictable as they are tragic. A quiet, steady exodus of the very citizens who once made the state thrive is underway. Job creators, innovators, and families are packing their bags for states that still value economic liberty. This flight of capital isn’t a mystery; it’s a rational response to a state that has chosen to punish success. But for the architects of that decline, the truth is a bitter pill.

For proof, look no further than socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders. He recently revealed the left’s stunning hypocrisy, and you almost have to see it to believe it.

From ‘Breitbart’:

What they are saying to the people of California is, it doesn’t matter to us, we’re billionaires, and we’re getting richer and richer, and if children die because they can’t get to a doctor, tough luck. We have the power, California, and we are going to punish you… And by the way, that is why I will be introducing a national wealth tax. Where are they going to run then?

One second, Sanders plays it cool, sarcastically remarking, “Oh, isn’t that something?” The next, he completely unravels in a fit of rage worthy of a jilted ex-lover whose billionaire boyfriend just left them for a state with no income tax. The mask slips, revealing that socialists don’t just want the rich’s money; they demand their submission.

The Socialist Temper Tantrum

When faced with the undeniable failure of their policies, the far-left has a familiar playbook: abandon logic and resort to emotional blackmail. Sanders doesn’t dare engage with the economic realities that are hollowing out California. Instead, he invents a monstrous caricature, claiming that billionaires would rather see children die than pay their “fair share.”

Let’s call this what it is: a cheap, dishonest, and frankly childish tactic. It’s designed to shut down debate by painting a simple economic decision as an act of pure evil. No one is saying they want to hurt children. They are saying that if you create a hostile environment for business, they will leave. It’s a foundational law of economics, but Sanders would rather scream about villains than admit his entire worldview is a fantasy.

Punishing Success, Rewarding Failure

At the heart of this meltdown is a profound misunderstanding of human nature—and basic economics. It’s Economics 101, a class these people clearly skipped. In a free country, people and their capital are not the property of the state. They will naturally flow to where they are treated best. This isn’t an act of “punishment”; it’s an act of self-preservation.

States like Florida and Texas are thriving not because of luck, but because they embrace economic freedom. They understand that you get more of what you reward and less of what you punish. Sanders and his acolytes see this migration not as a sign they should change course, but as an insult to their authority. Their solution is never to fix the broken policies, but to double down on them.

Key Takeaways

• Senator Sanders’ reaction reveals the Left’s deep-seated emotional fragility when their policies fail.
• Socialist policies inevitably drive away success, leaving states poorer and more desperate.
• The Left uses emotional blackmail, inventing motives to avoid debating economic facts.
• The ultimate goal of a national wealth tax is control, not prosperity—a cage, not a solution.

Sources: Breitbart