Virtually throughout its history, and certainly in the 20th century, California has been known as the place to go for dynamism and growth. It did not become the richest, most populous, and most productive state solely because of its weather and natural resources. So it takes a lot to turn California around from growth to contraction, from people moving into the state to a net exodus from the state, from business moving into California to businesses leaving California. It takes some doing. And the Left has done it.

The more that you expect, the less happy you will be-- because if the expectations are realized you won't be grateful

Leftists' meanness toward those with whom they differ has no echo on the normative right.

Happiness is a moral obligation

The more things that can bring you joy in life, the better

Unhappy, let alone angry, religious people provide more persuasive arguments for atheism and secularism than do all the arguments of atheists.

It is no longer higher education, it is higher 'indoctrination '