Some Red State/Blue State Indicia

[sturg33]

Elons combined entities will probably the most valuable company in the world within 5 years. He chose to build that in Texas

 

[nsacpi]

Then their outcomes should be declining, not improving. California and Florida have the same income growth rates over the last decade.

Per capita GDP growth from 2010 to 2023: California 86%, Florida 63%.

 

[sturg33]

Thats not the last decade, is it?

 

[Garmel]

Thats not the last decade, is it?

Are you talking about 2016-2025?

 

[sturg33]

Are you talking about 2016-2025?

Yes

 

[Garmel]

Per capita GDP growth from 2010 to 2023: California 86%, Florida 63%.

One thing you don't seem to understand is that now all the money in Cal is in a few hands.

The poverty rate and the educational issues in K-12 ensure a gloomy future.

You just had a trillion dollars leave the state and when Silicon Valley has had enough and leaves, Cal will be one of our worst states.

 

[sturg33]

Texas should be embarrassed to be on this list

https://twitter.com/x/status/2024929170359226799

 

[nsacpi]

Are you talking about 2016-2025?

1. 2025 data are not out
2. I started the discussion with the 2024 data released yesterday
3. I added to the discussion with the per capita income growth from 2010 to 2023.
4. If anyone wants to present actual numbers for any period it would be a welcome addition to the discussion

 

[sturg33]

Florida's growth over the last decade is 54%, compared to California at 53%

This despite the MASSIVE tech valuation expansion that occurred during that time. California printed a negative year actually. You'll never guess which one.

I give hint. It was the year where the nasdaq fell 33%