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newdeal2

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4. They would have to move in the next day to avoid the retroactive tax?

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 10:33 AM

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I doubt this measure will hold up, at least in the way it is currently written. Also, why aren't his clients publicly speaking up if they're so proud of their position?

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Don't let the door slap you on the ass on your way out, parasites. Ocelot II 3 hrs ago #1

You beat me to it SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #27

I guess that will open housing for people who pay taxes. NT Gore1FL 3 hrs ago #2

Newsom's response should be: CousinIT 3 hrs ago #3

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Ugh karin_sj 2 hrs ago #23

Ugh. CousinIT 2 hrs ago #26

Better get the nose clips ready. BannonsLiver 1 hr ago #30

They would have to move in the next day to avoid the retroactive tax? newdeal2 3 hrs ago #4

The BILLIONAIRE Class have become the WHINER class. ProudMNDemocrat 3 hrs ago #5

It is called greed Stargazer99 3 hrs ago #6

I think they should whine louder and more publicly EYESORE 9001 2 hrs ago #20

They always have been Johonny 2 hrs ago #22

Make it a National Law, save SS Law. multigraincracker 3 hrs ago #7

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Good Riddance! NT Daigan 3 hrs ago #10

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Bye.. .... Lovie777 2 hrs ago #16

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Link? nt drmeow 1 hr ago #32

New York Times: Jose Garcia 1 hr ago #34

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They are his peeps though Blue Full Moon 2 hrs ago #19

Good riddance, assholes! karin_sj 2 hrs ago #21

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Spiro is a F'ing con man. haele 1 hr ago #33

Spiro is a scumbag Hassin Bin Sober 14 min ago #46

Silly billionaires. hunter 1 hr ago #35

California will be better off when these leeches leave. bluestarone 1 hr ago #36

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Of course they will? OC375 1 hr ago #39

50 million dollars one time kwolf68 55 min ago #40

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