Title: Unpacking California's Affordability Crisis: How Overregulation and Market Manipulation Fuel the Problem

California Democrats' pledge to "Make California Affordable Again" raises skepticism. Historical patterns of overregulation and market manipulation hinder true economic reform. Policies designed to protect interests often inflate costs, stifling housing supply. Genuine affordability requires market-driven solutions, not coercive tactics. Change demands acknowledging past mistakes for authentic progress.