Calling it a tax is generous—that's straight-up asset seizure. Taking 5% of what people own is unconstitutional and won't hold up legally. Mark my words, this gets overturned.
Here's what actually happens: High-earners and top talent? They've got options. They'll pick up and leave. California's bleeding its best people to other states, and frankly, it's their own doing. Once you start threatening wealth like this, don't be shocked when the money and the minds follow.
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GateUser-26d7f434
· 13h ago
This move in California is really brilliant, pushing people out directly. Smart people have already left.
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airdrop_huntress
· 12-28 00:49
California's move this time is really brilliant; openly taking the money and claiming it's a tax... No wonder everyone is fleeing to Texas. Serves them right.
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BearMarketBarber
· 12-28 00:49
This move in California is really outrageous, outright money grabbing. They say it's all about taxes, but it's just a scam.
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JustAnotherWallet
· 12-28 00:46
The capital flight issue, California will regret it sooner or later.
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GateUser-addcaaf7
· 12-28 00:35
This move by California is really brainless. It's inevitable that the wealthy will flee.
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NotFinancialAdviser
· 12-28 00:34
This move in California is really brilliant, pushing people out.
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PositionPhobia
· 12-28 00:33
California really wants to die, this move is truly outrageous.
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Stealing money is just stealing money, and calling it "tax" is hilarious.
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The wealthy have already started packing their bags. Who wants to be taxed?
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Once this policy is implemented, talented people will leave, California deserves it.
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5% "tax"? Just confiscate it directly, the court will overturn it sooner or later.
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If California keeps doing this, the economy will collapse within two years.
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The foresighted have already moved to Texas, smart people are all eyes.
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Basically, it's drinking poison to quench thirst, killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.
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With such reckless moves, even I know it's a no-go.
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Where top talent goes, wealth flows there. Isn't it hard to understand, California?
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ChainSpy
· 12-28 00:25
This move in California is truly outrageous. Calling it a tax is just a way to steal money, and when it goes to court, they'll still get hammered.
Calling it a tax is generous—that's straight-up asset seizure. Taking 5% of what people own is unconstitutional and won't hold up legally. Mark my words, this gets overturned.
Here's what actually happens: High-earners and top talent? They've got options. They'll pick up and leave. California's bleeding its best people to other states, and frankly, it's their own doing. Once you start threatening wealth like this, don't be shocked when the money and the minds follow.