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obamanut2012

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8. Good, then all of my Federal tax money can stay here in California

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Dec 23, 2025, 11:03 AM

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Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ..." [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Dec 23 OP

He is the King's man, I'm sure the king will back him. dem4decades Dec 23 #1

Much of the money comes from blue states. usonian Dec 23 #2

MOST of the money comes from blue states... Wounded Bear Dec 23 #3

I hedge my bets when I don't have stats on hand. usonian Dec 23 #5

With a sane SCOTUS, this wouldn't be a real threat newdeal2 Dec 23 #4

yeah, that will turn those blue states red alright... Javaman Dec 23 #6

Blue states: Fine, we'll withhold all taxes to the federal government. sakabatou Dec 23 #7

Difficult because those federal taxes are paid by individual taxpayers, and not by their home state. Mister Ed Dec 23 #14

Good, then all of my Federal tax money can stay here in California obamanut2012 Dec 23 #8

Steal the blue state money and take away their rights. Irish_Dem Dec 23 #9

"Do as I say, and nobody gets hurt." nt Wednesdays Dec 23 #10

"It's a nice little blue state you've got going here. It'd be a shame if something happened to it." n/t Hugin Dec 23 #11

Sorry, but you do not have a legal authority to do that, assh*le. sinkingfeeling Dec 23 #12

These morons really do think they will hold power forever. LonePirate Dec 23 #13

Where does this brainiac think federal money comes from? MorbidButterflyTat Dec 23 #15

That's what happens when you appoint an MTV clown Transportation Secretary Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 23 #16

Jesus will judge these MAGAts by their actions towards His Brethren. ProudMNDemocrat Dec 23 #17

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