One Life to Live – For Now – Part 2 (Romans 12:1-2)

We’re witnessing the catastrophic failure of California’s leadership, and no one can hide from the truth any longer. There are no more excuses. California is the wealthiest state in America, yet residents face the highest costs for everything — taxes, gas, electricity, housing. Why? Because of poor governance and reckless policies coming out of Sacramento.

Our state flag claims we are a “California Republic,” but that’s a lie. A republic represents the will of the people, and here, the people’s voices are ignored. Prove me wrong! I challenge you — look at the facts. For decades, California has been under unchallenged one-party control by the Democrats. A supermajority means no opposing voices, no checks and balances. And now, when a crisis hits, we see the tragic consequences of their decisions.

When disaster struck and fires ravaged our state, billions of taxpayer dollars that should have been used for prevention and recovery were diverted to politically driven, wasteful projects. This isn’t an exaggeration — it’s a documented fact. If this angers you, it should.

Consider this: When wildfires broke out, firefighters in some areas found fire hydrants without water. Why? Because power to the pumps had been shut off. President Biden’s claim that it was due to electric pump failures only applies in rare cases, like hydrants on mountain tops. But in most cases, it was due to sheer mismanagement.

Meanwhile, what did our politicians do? Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, left the state during the fires for a taxpayer-funded trip to Africa. She only returned when pressured because the optics were terrible. Governor Gavin Newsom, instead of leading disaster relief efforts, was seen laughing and joking at a command center while spending millions of dollars on a new mansion — likely paid for with your tax dollars.

It’s time to demand accountability and replace California’s leadership. How many more disasters do we need before change happens?

California has always faced risks from wildfires due to the Santa Ana winds and dry climate. We’ve known this for centuries. Yet instead of strengthening our water infrastructure, our politicians have weakened it. The water systems we rely on today were built for a population half the size of what we have now. We haven’t built new reservoirs or dams. Instead, leaders like Newsom, Jerry Brown, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, and Nancy Pelosi have prioritized sending water out to the ocean to protect fish populations — while our homes and communities burn.

There is a solution. I’ve spoken with experts, including leaders in Israel, a nation that has achieved complete water independence. Israel uses desalinization plants to draw water from the sea. If Israel can do it, so can California. We have the Pacific Ocean right here. Why aren’t we using it to make California a water-independent state?

I’ve personally asked someone with the vision and ability to fix this crisis to run for governor — Steve Hilton. Yes, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, but don’t hold that against him. He’s a passionate American who moved here from Europe because he loves California. He believes in freedom, self-reliance, and accountability.

I’m urging you to get to know Steve Hilton. Google him. Follow him. Listen to his ideas. He’s not just a critic of the broken system; he has solutions to fix it.

This state — our state — should never look like a third-world country. Yet, that’s exactly what I saw when I watched an L.A. firefighter running to a broken faucet, waiting for a small container to fill with water, and then rushing to pour just a few gallons onto a burning home. It’s heartbreaking and unacceptable.

California deserves better. If you agree, it’s time to stand up, speak out, and demand change. Let’s take back our state and restore it to what it should be — a land of opportunity, freedom, and prosperity for all.

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