They came from a different era. If you didn't grow up taking long road trips with a Gameboy pocket/color for your only distraction then you probably don't get the nostalgia rush that most pmon fans do.
It's always gradual up until the very end. They chip away at your sense of normal by changing little things. It starts with censorship. They delete the ideas they don't like. Then they eliminate free speech. Punish protesters. Increase militarization of police. Add a few laws about "appropriate behavior" you know, dress codes, curfews, male escorts, mandatory church attendance, et viola, authoritarian state.
I believe they meant to protect North American territories from French capture, not necessarily to prevent individual bodily harm, but that doesn't fit as nicely in meme format.
First of all congrats on realizing the insanity around you. Second of all there's probably a lot more moderate liberals in your area than you realize because they're smart enough to shut the fuck up around the insane maga posse. Be the change you want to see in the world. Stand up for your beliefs. And if you do actually decide to jump ship, just remember there are other parts of California besides the coast...
Obvious troll is obvious so I'm not going to waste time on you.