http://twitchy.com/sarahd-313035/2021/07/05/california-may-have-stumbled-upon-a-new-strategy-to-prevent-people-from-leaving-the-state-photo/
California Democrats have been telling their own constituents — and the whole country, really — that things are not ackshually as bad as they may seem.
Stores closing because of rampant shoplifting? Nothing to worry about. Just shop someplace else (or give shoplifting a go). Widespread homelessness? Hey, at least they’re unlikely to freeze to death.
Skyrocketing gas prices? Well, obviously that gasoline must be the best gasoline in the whole country:
Billy Binion ~ Things are going well in California ...

StanleyFosha ~ California implements new strategy to prevent people from leaving the state.
Can’t leave if you can’t afford to gas up your car!