Douglas Johnson wrote:

Yeah, but that's California where the word for government ownership
of the means of production is "normal."

Several cities in that greatest of red states, Texas, own their
electric utilities, including the capital, Austin (a blue island in a
sea of red). Also, Garland, near Dallas, as red as you can get.

OK, when did red shift from liberal pinko commie red to god fearing
conservative red?


I think it comes from the usual reaction of progressives when they don't get
their way: the hold their breath until they turn blue (sometimes accompanied
by foot-stamping).

Conversely, conservatives maintain a healthy pink constitution. Sometimes
aided by home-made alcohol.