As someone who lived cali (bay area) you under appriciate how true the silent majority is. It is dystopian. I have had conversations with people where they will not open up until I show my power level. But there are many of us. Further there are many of us (us being right wingers, goats, free thinkers, qtards, or just libertarians) who have money. And I have no doubt there are more than a few people who would contribute over $500 if they thought it meant getting rid of maxine waters.. you can barely get dinner in this area of the country for less than $300 anyways (jk but kindof true)