How does sampling theory support that your two experiences might be a trend? I got two flat tires in the last ten years. Does sampling theory say it's a trend? Statewide? Worldwide?
> it is also important to understand other perspectives
Absolutely, but let's remember that much of the narrative has been pushed by a political faction for years.
I don't run with startup/entrepreneurial types, so for this to come up in the way it has with my limited exposure to these folks, I consider that at least somewhat significant. I am not saying it is definitely a trend. But I do remember from my social science labs that ballpark-accurate statistical inferences can be made from surprisingly small sample sizes if the population sampled is broad enough. Do I just happen to find myself around locationally-anxious ex-Californian business owners? Who knows.
> Absolutely, but let's remember that much of the narrative has been pushed by a political faction for years
Ah yes, politics' icy tendrils (tentacles?) seem to molest everything they come across, and even some things they don't. All I can say is that I am not trying to push a political narrative, and that the people who are should kindly jump off a cliff.
> I am not trying to push a political narrative, and that the people who are should kindly jump off a cliff.
I am not at all saying that you are. I'm saying that the narrative affects the situation. I agree about the cliff!
And again, it must be representative. Should I ask 9 friends of mine?
But CA has long invested large amounts in its people (one reason there is U Cal Berkley, which is one reason for the Bay Area's success), which of course requires taxes, and it long has protected its citizens, including the wealthy ones - something the citizens like and vote for.