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tritsofme

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4. So you want California to steal tax dollars intended for the federal government?

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 08:45 AM

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After that all those individuals and businesses would still owe what they owe, only now with interest and penalties. It’s just a terrible idea that keeps getting repeated because it sounds “tough”

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Lawsuits are NOT enough: [View all] Chasstev365 Wednesday OP

California should withhold its federal taxes. nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #1

Legally they can't. Chasstev365 Wednesday #2

Legally the administration can't withhold funds either. nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #7

Fair point Chasstev365 Wednesday #12

California doesn't pay federal taxes. Ms. Toad Wednesday #3

Maybe taxes was the wrong word. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #5

So you want California to steal tax dollars intended for the federal government? tritsofme Wednesday #4

Don't know why anyone is concerned about what is legal at this point. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #6

I think the individuals and businesses whose money you are proposing be stolen might be concerned. tritsofme Wednesday #8

Neither you or I know which money they are talking about... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #10

Of course no one can identify what money would be withheld. tritsofme Wednesday #11

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Wednesday #9