Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:04:00 +0000
California's proposed wealth/billionaire tax measures will accelerate the migration of high-net-worth individuals and their companies out of the state.
“Yes, it it's definitely going to drive migration up.” View on YouTube
California's proposed wealth/billionaire tax measures have largely stalled rather than being enacted as of 2026, so the specific migration-acceleration mechanism described hasn't been clearly tested.
Silicon Valley, AI, and big tech will become the primary political scapegoat/target ('boogeyman') in upcoming political cycles, replacing prior targets like drug dealers or chemical companies.
“I would say Silicon Valley AI and big tech is is going to be the boogeyman of the future.” View on YouTube
AI and big tech have increasingly become a political target from both the left (job displacement, inequality) and right (censorship, concentration of power) through 2025-2026, consistent with becoming a primary political 'boogeyman.'
Skilled trades work (electricians, plumbers, framers, roofers, etc.) will not be replaced by AI in the near future and will remain well-paid.
“There's good money and AI is not going to replace you in the in the near future.” View on YouTube
Skilled trades remain in high demand and well-paid as of 2026, with no evidence AI has displaced electricians, plumbers, framers, or roofers.
If Trump's economic policies (lower gas prices, lower interest rates, higher homeownership and employment) show visible results by the 2028 election, a Republican successor (e.g., JD Vance) will win the 2028 presidential election, continuing a 'Trump 2.0' administration.
“I think Trump's fiscal stuff is going to kick in uh in the new year, and I think people are going to start reaping the benefits of that. And I think if that happens and gas is cheap and interest rates are down and homeownership is up and employment is up, then we're going to have four more years of some JD Vance or some sort of, you know, ver Trump 2.0 uh in in office.” View on YouTube
The 2028 presidential election hasn't happened yet, so this can't be evaluated.