This undertone exists in to pretty much all liberal polices.

For example, instead of making more energy, we have power cuts like a third world nation. We could instead build solar farms and nuclear energy, but California (and largely progressives) want shittier world for themselves. Wanna inspire people with values of perseverance and hard work? Nope, that’s not allowed. Want to eliminate homelessness? Nope, too ambitious. There isn’t a single public park in Oakland where homelessness isn’t rampant.

Basically, the entire thinking is about regression, not progression.

I only vote for Democrats because the alternative is worse. But it’s becoming harder.