‘Shark Tank’ Business Tycoon Reveals Why He Does Not Invest in Democrat-Led States

He is 100% right. Here it is again:

“I'm not trying to get involved in the partisanship of this statement. Just a fact, I don't invest in New York, I don't invest in Massachusetts, I don't invest in California. In my mind, those are examples of states that are uninvestable because of bad policy,”

 

So he has dumped all of his stock in California and New York and New Jersey businesses that he previously invested in? Please cite your source.

 

It does not appear you are prepared to have an honest discussion about his comment. Thats not what he said. Why are you defending these states?

 

Massive, massive literacy fail. I didn't defend these states. I said he still invested there, despite the lies about him no longer investing there. Get it now? I can try to dumb it down some more if I have to.

 

That’s not what he said. Maybe read all of the linked article…..

 

II read his quote and your unreasonable translations of his quote. Instead of paraphrasing his quote and resorting to ad hom fallacies, how about qualifying your statement.

 

Cool. So the OP is full of **** and he's still investing in these states.

 

That's not even what the phrase "ad hom fallcies" means, dude.

 

In some parts of it. It’s all about location. There are still some very business friendly lower local taxes, reasonable cost of living places left in California. The inland far north, the Sierra Nevada foothills from east of Sacramento down to the desert, and the eastern parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties near Adelanto and Victorville.

 

You are straying even further from the topic. Instead of attacking me with cheap jabs, show us how his portfolio has stayed constant when it comes to investing in these poorly run states,

 

Sweetheart, his portfolio has always included investments in California, New York, and New Jersey. I've pointed this out. You are terrified to confront this fact.

 

Again, I am not the topic and making claims that call for my state of mind comes at the expense of your credibility. Your argument adds up to "Nuh uh" Do have anything showing that portfolio has stayed constant when it comes to investing in these poorly run states,

 

My claim was that he has still invested in these states. He has. Please keep up. I will try to use smaller words if that is what is required.

 

He said he isn’t investing in them now. He never said that he divested prior investments in companies based in those states. He said he’s not investing in those states now based on the valid reasons he gave. Quit trying to reinterpret what he said.

 

So he no longer invests in Apple, Meta, J&J, Pfizer etc? Please tell us more about that, because that is hilarious.

 

Let's try this again. Would you open a business in California?

It's a yes or no question, you only need to respond with one word...just one. Let's see how you avoid answering it this time.

 

And I will answer again the same way I did before, since you refuse to read: It depends on the business.

No one with a passing familiarity with business would answer in one word. Let's see how you avoid exercising basic critical thought (once again) this time.

Buddy, I have an MBA. Your thought that all states are equal when it comes to starting a business is the dumbest business advice I've ever heard, and YES, that IS what you are arguing.

 

Pal, I have triple MBA, so there. You still didn't answer the question and while you're at it, can you explain why businesses who are operated by people with more than a passing familiarity with business are moving out of CA?

You're one of those guys who will go against anything a conservative says. If I said the borders should be wide open you'd argue they should be sealed tighter than Obama's college work and writings.

 

"Nuh uh" is not a valid argument. How did you come to the conclusion that he has not pulled back on these poorly run states?

 

I appreciate your talent for nonsensical "sentences."

I answered the question, which you avoided and are now trying to fun and hide from again.

As cute as your fantasies are, they are still childish toys. I encourage you to grow up and address what I've actually said instead of crying and making **** up.

 

I came to this conclusion by observing that he still invests in Apple, J&J, etc. "But I don't want reality to be true" is not a valid argument, but it is the only one your side has.

 

That does not refute his statement. It does not appear that you are looking for an honest discussion. Looking at your replies to other forum members, its more about taking cheap jabs at others.

 

I’ll take him at his word as to what he said. In this red part of a blue state we take his advice seriously and use a local variation of his shark tank game for aspiring entrepreneurs here.


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Katie Janiszewski, Director of Startup Redding
One hundred people will come together November 3rd – 5th to participate in the games. Participants start on Friday night by pitching ideas and forming teams. By Sunday they’ll have talked with potential customers, developed a prototype, and be ready to pitch their idea to a panel of local business leaders.

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Todd Jones, President of the Shasta Economic Development Corporation
This event is for anyone passionate about building businesses. With rave reviews pouring in year after year, this 8th edition of the Startup Games is expected to be spectacular. Entrepreneurs from all walks of life are encouraged to seize this opportunity to learn, network, and potentially kickstart their next big venture.

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The event happens annually and there are follow up events at least monthly to support aspiring entrepreneurs. Several local businesses here exist because of the 8 prior games. The 9th one will occur this fall.

 

“Just a fact, I don't invest in New York, I don't invest in Massachusetts, I don't invest in California. In my mind, those are examples of states that are uninvestable because of bad policy,” O’Leary explained in the episode, which was shared with Townhall.

“So, I’m looking for the path of least resistance. If you make it hard for me to make money, I just take my money and go somewhere else. So, in America today we have this giant competition of states, which is really incredible. The states that have lowered taxes, reduced regulatory environments are getting all the spoils. That's where people are putting their money,””



That’s what he said. The issue is direct investment in some states vs other states and the reasons given for what to avoid and where to invest.