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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, 01:33 PM

Jan 24

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 Jan 24 OP

I suspect they never had to run their phony hate fest travelingthrulife Jan 24 #1

Is this the same Abbott who wanted to secede last year? sop Jan 24 #2

Yeah, and Abbot can F*ck Right Off while he is at it. NotHardly Jan 24 #15

Lmfao SARose Jan 24 #3

That's your state! BumRushDaShow Jan 24 #4

Schools are failing SARose Jan 24 #5

Well, people should know that just because Abbott says something, doesn't mean it's true. surfered Jan 24 #6

Hey Abbott...............I got a taxpayer idea..............I want all of the money that we the people have given to turbinetree Jan 24 #7

Someone should tell Abbott to go pound sand Ray Bruns Jan 24 #8

I'd like to see Abbott Picked up tonekat Jan 24 #9

They (republicans) call it fiscal responsibility and money well spent. republianmushroom Jan 24 #10

Hey, that's all on the State as it was their own independent choice just like abortion laws are now. cstanleytech Jan 24 #11

The Federal Government didn't tell Texas to spend that money; they did it all by themselves. patphil Jan 24 #12

EXACTLY !! Money "BACK" is a LIE, Newsweek editor shouldn't have allowed it in the headline. eppur_se_muova Jan 24 #13

I interpreted the headline as highlighting the typical Abbott whining. BumRushDaShow Jan 24 #16

Also that. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 24 #17

Who asked you to spend that money, asshole? dalton99a Jan 24 #14

"We will build the Wall, and the Feds will pay for it!" n/t malthaussen Jan 24 #18

Our KY Governor Beshear will be asking for a 2-Trillion refund..... KY_EnviroGuy Jan 24 #19

100% on-brand for Abbott Ursus Rex Jan 24 #20

In other words, "Who's going to pay for my bit of performative bullshit?" 11 Bravo Jan 24 #21