Pretext as Policymaking – California Globe

Pretext as Policymaking – California Globe

In California politics, solving real problems often takes a backseat to appearances. Lawmakers declare a crisis on things like housing, climate, public safety, then rush to “do something,” regardless of whether their action actually helps. What they offer isn’t leadership; it’s pretext, or a false justification for expanding bureaucracy, rewarding political allies, and virtue-signaling, all under the guise of public service. In reality, it’s all…