Of course, calling it a train to nowhere assumes that there is actually a train. Actually tracks. First off, here’s Politico providing some cover and press for Gavin Newsom
And here’s Gavin’s government
No tracks have been laid. None. The comrades in the People’s Republik Of California voted on this all the way back in 2008. It’s about $100 billion over budget. No tracks. No trains. It was supposed to be from LA to San Francisco by 2020, now they’re talking about Bakersfield to Merced by 2030. Look at a map: who’s really going to ride the train? Provided it ever gets completed. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai took six years to build. Big, giant skyscraper. Tallest in the world.
But, the money train from Los Federales stops
Donald Trump says US government ‘not going to pay’ for California high-speed rail
President Donald Trump says the U.S. government will not pay for California’s high-speed rail project, fueling growing concerns that the bullet train will not have stable federal funding for the foreseeable future.
“That train is the worst cost overrun I’ve ever seen,” Trump said during a Tuesday news conference in the Oval Office.
“It’s, like, totally out of control.” “This government is not going to pay,” Trump added. “We’re not going to pay for that thing.” (snip)
The president directed the U.S. Department of Transportation in February to launch an audit to determine whether he should rescind roughly $4 billion in unspent allocated funds for the project. The audit is not yet complete.
I think we can all agree that Trump will rescind it, even if it was part of a specific, named allocation in the federal budget. Whether it is in the budget as a named allocation or not you can bet a left wing federal judge will Demand that Trump give California the money. Even as an audit by the Department of Transportation is auditing the project. Even as it is a huge waste of money. And the legal rangling could take years, so, even if eventually restored, this could be the death knell of this boondoggle.
The average household income in Cali is now up to 136000 dollars. That is what progressive government looks like. Median household income is 96000 dollars.
Cali is where an 18yo living at home can work at mcds at state minimum wage (20$) fast food make 40000 a year and pay off a new Honda or F150 n one year
That shows what a state with progressive government looks like economically!
Sure looks good. Your tax burden must be something to be envied.
How can they pay off anything when their rent, taxes, gas, utilities are taking up most of that $40k. You’re a fool.
I’m breathlessly awaiting Elwood’s defense of this ultimate boondoggle.
I know she doesn’t have much to work with, but she has she has shown some creativity (if not sanity) before.
100 Billion? Dang! Some democrats got really rich off that one.
Multiple land sales using federal funds to inflate the value of the right-of-way is making California politicians wealthier. Massive fraud.
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