Re: The Golden State

On 8/11/2026 9:27 PM, Dude wrote:
> Babylon Bee - America's Newspaper of Record: Top 10 Reasons To Move To 
> California
> 
> With the population of California diminishing of late, we at The Babylon 
> Bee are here to help turn the tide. Here are just ten of the many great 
> reasons why you should turn that U-Haul around and head to the Golden 
> State:
> 
> Free smoke: Every year, the state burns down entire forests to provide 
> citizens with free smoke. Neat!
> 
> Overcome your attachment to material goods: It's easy when the 
> government takes all your income.
> 
> Thar's gold in them thar hills!: That's why it's called the Golden State.
> 
> Amazing restaurants like the French Laundry: Peasants like you can't eat 
> there, but it's cool knowing it's there.
> 
> Incredible high-speed rail system: Coming summer of 2096.
> 
> Hobo Steve: He's the nicest hobo you'll ever meet. Aw, Steve.
> 
> Rice-a-roni, the San Francisco treat: Mm-mm. Delicious.
> 
> Kids be learning how to talk that good English: No other school system 
> in the country be teaching kids like this.
> 
> Thousands of hospices to choose from: All within a one-mile radius. 
> Incredible.
> 
> Beautiful views of the stars during grid blackouts: Unless there's the 
> free smoke.
> 
> What more could you want? Pack your bags and head out west, folks.

The only known reserves of recoverable gold in Kalifornia are in the 
pockets of the citizens.