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Trueblue Texan

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

Reply to tritsofme (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 08:52 AM

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The administration has already been told by the courts they cannot withhold federal funds that have been appropriated by Congress. Do they care if they follow the law? Who cares about the frickin' law anymore?

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

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

Legally they can't. Chasstev365 Yesterday #2

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

Fair point Chasstev365 Yesterday #12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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