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patphil

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12. The Federal Government didn't tell Texas to spend that money; they did it all by themselves.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Jan 24, 2025, 12:33 PM

Friday

It was their choice, and the bill is all on the residents of Texas.
Last May, Senate Republicans tanked a border protection bill that had bi-partisan support, but was opposed by Trump. He said he didn't want the Democrats to get a win on that issue.
Now Trump is in office, and the immigration problem was one of their main issues that helped elect him.
If Abbot wants someone else to foot the bill, he should look to the Republican Party, since their inaction fueled the crisis.

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Texas Wants $11 Billion Back From the Government [View all] BumRushDaShow Friday OP

I suspect they never had to run their phony hate fest travelingthrulife Friday #1

Is this the same Abbott who wanted to secede last year? sop Friday #2

Yeah, and Abbot can F*ck Right Off while he is at it. NotHardly Friday #15

Lmfao SARose Friday #3

That's your state! BumRushDaShow Friday #4

Schools are failing SARose Friday #5

Well, people should know that just because Abbott says something, doesn't mean it's true. surfered Friday #6

Hey Abbott...............I got a taxpayer idea..............I want all of the money that we the people have given to turbinetree Friday #7

Someone should tell Abbott to go pound sand Ray Bruns Friday #8

I'd like to see Abbott Picked up tonekat Friday #9

They (republicans) call it fiscal responsibility and money well spent. republianmushroom Friday #10

Hey, that's all on the State as it was their own independent choice just like abortion laws are now. cstanleytech Friday #11

The Federal Government didn't tell Texas to spend that money; they did it all by themselves. patphil Friday #12

EXACTLY !! Money "BACK" is a LIE, Newsweek editor shouldn't have allowed it in the headline. eppur_se_muova Friday #13

I interpreted the headline as highlighting the typical Abbott whining. BumRushDaShow Friday #16

Also that. nt eppur_se_muova Friday #17

Who asked you to spend that money, asshole? dalton99a Friday #14

"We will build the Wall, and the Feds will pay for it!" n/t malthaussen Friday #18

Our KY Governor Beshear will be asking for a 2-Trillion refund..... KY_EnviroGuy Friday #19

100% on-brand for Abbott Ursus Rex Friday #20

In other words, "Who's going to pay for my bit of performative bullshit?" 11 Bravo Friday #21