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California became the 4th largest GDP in the world, among countries, in April. It has not "collapsed".

Also, $1000 on you not living in either California or New York.

California's budget says otherwise. Same with the CA's census data about people fleeing -- the reduced congressional seats don't lie.

And you'd lose that bet.

Luckily for us, we now get to see who is right! :)