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Transitioning into a critique of local government, McKenna slammed California's bureaucratic inefficiencies, particularly regarding fire safety projects in Pacific Palisades. He highlighted a project meant to replace wooden telephone poles with fire-resistant metal versions, only to see it stalled due to the preservation of a "random shrub." This seemingly absurd decision epitomized the misguided priorities of politicians who, according to McKenna, favor environmental concerns over public safety. He expressed frustration that aesthetic considerations were prioritized over systemic, pragmatic solutions to real-world problems.