Well worth every penny. Fill up delaware & pennsylvania with them too. Along with california, wisconsin & New York. Heck flood south chicago with them too.

It's expensive, but I think Dems are finally realizing the scope of the problem. Biden going forward with the wall is proof of this.

AggieMD95 said:

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THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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But you were ok w us gov housing them in hotels ?

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No? When have I ever said that?

I think it would be valid to question why this is being reported. It does serve as a wedge issue to divide proponents of bussing. Just look at this thread. I think everyone here favors shipping the illegals off but look how the division has begun. Note we are arguing amongst ourselves. This is standard playbook material from the left. Divide and conquer.

I'm not saying that we shouldn't be asking for a reasonable cost for this operation, but let's not be naive about who benefits the most from internal squabbling. Keep that in mind before you let your emotions run away with you when you are talking to people on your own side.

SCHTICK00 said:

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THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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Biden sued Texas for placing buoys in the river and Arizona for using containers as a fence, yet your ire is directed at 75 million spent sending the immigrants beyond our border? That's quite a take

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Is it possible for you to contemplate more than one thing at a time?

AggieMD95 said:

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THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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But you were ok w us gov housing them in hotels ?

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How on earth did you come to that conclusion?

Sea Speed said:

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SCHTICK00 said:

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THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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Biden sued Texas for placing buoys in the river and Arizona for using containers as a fence, yet your ire is directed at 75 million spent sending the immigrants beyond our border? That's quite a take

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Is it possible for you to contemplate more than one thing at a time?

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Are you capable of critical thinking and understanding cause and effect?

A bargain. Not impacting social services in our great state. We are at or over capacity in many places at and near the border.

SCHTICK00 said:

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Sea Speed said:

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SCHTICK00 said:

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THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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Biden sued Texas for placing buoys in the river and Arizona for using containers as a fence, yet your ire is directed at 75 million spent sending the immigrants beyond our border? That's quite a take

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Is it possible for you to contemplate more than one thing at a time?

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Are you capable of critical thinking and understanding cause and effect?

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The ******ed policies of the feds cause Abbott to overpay for bus tickets?

THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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WAAAAAY cheaper than leaving them in-state to soak up all the social welfare dollars. And reduction in crime. And less burden on our school systems. I fail to see what the problem is. Send the bill the the Federal Government when the operation is over since we are doing their job for them.

As a business owner there is no way I'm taking that contract without a sweet sweet profit margin. WAYYYYY to much liability.

JJxvi said:

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$75 million divided by $1400 means this company has bussed out over 50,000 people in a year. That's insane.

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Have you not seen how many illegals are crossing the border every day? There are literally 100s of thousands coming across the border every year. 50,000 is a drop in the bucket.

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TJaggie14 said:

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Wait, so now dems are fiscally conservative?

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I'm not a dem, I just don't like seeing our government take our money and use it to spend on 75 million dollars worth of bus tickets at $1,400 a pop. This is something anyone who is fiscally conservative should be upset about.

Abbott is just stealing money from us and giving it to his buddies.

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There wouldn't be a problem if there wasn't the illegal immigration to begin with. It isn't Abbott that is stealing money, among other things. It is those that refuse to close the border. Abbott is doing the right thing by sending the problem where those that say they'll welcome it to them.

Totally stupid take.

GeorgiAg said:

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It's expensive, but I think Dems are finally realizing the scope of the problem. Biden going forward with the wall is proof of this.

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I'd bet everything I have that this is the ONLY reason FJB & Co are taking ANY action regarding the border. This single action(although expensive) might finally put at least a little damper on the cluster we currently have.

ETA: Unlike the D's running cover for their folks 24/7, I'd say if there is any reason to believe corruption or kickbacks are happening, investigate the expenditures and prosecute to the fullest regardless of party.

Jack Squat 83 said:

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GeorgiAg said:

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It's expensive, but I think Dems are finally realizing the scope of the problem. Biden going forward with the wall is proof of this.

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I'd bet everything I have that this is the ONLY reason FJB & Co are taking ANY action regarding the border. This single action(although expensive) might finally put at least a little damper on the cluster we currently have.

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Agreed. Finally some actual 4d chess by a Republican leader.

100% support for the busing. But I bet you if you look deep enough, cronies were cashing in.

Do you know how you go spend money to maintain your vehicle to prevent much costlier issues in the future? That's what this is. Money well spent, IMO, and a fraction of what it would have been if they remained in Texas.

Worth it just to see the so-called sanctuary cities squirm.

Need to quadruple that amount.

mwp02ag said:

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As a business owner there is no way I'm taking that contract without a sweet sweet profit margin. WAYYYYY to much liability.

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Except that I wouldn't be looking at whatever margin they are getting as profit. I would be putting at least half if not more than that into a legal defense fund for when the marxists turn their lawfare tactics against the bus company. You know this is going to happen. When they can't stop something the legitimate way, they use the courts to drive companies out of business with endless lawsuits.

Jack Squat 83 said:

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GeorgiAg said:

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It's expensive, but I think Dems are finally realizing the scope of the problem. Biden going forward with the wall is proof of this.

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I'd bet everything I have that this is the ONLY reason FJB & Co are taking ANY action regarding the border. This single action(although expensive) might finally put at least a little damper on the cluster we currently have.

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Then you would lose that bet.

Every time a dem is up for POTUS, they start caring about the border. Then, if elected, they go to stop caring. Trump called this out bigtime, harped on border security, and won. Until then, the border action at the end of the term was touted by MSM and was a win for them. We would stay silent and lose.

And Republican voters every time would scream "WHERE IS OUR VOICE".

This is about last-minute campaigning.

CDUB98 said:

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Well, somebody has to be paid to do it.

Now if you want to argue cost, well, yeah, that's way too much per head, but also remember, the state is paying for an empty return trip. Still toouch per head though.

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Exactly. Deadhead miles need to be taken into the equation. I'm not sure if bus drivers are under the same DOT requirements truck drivers are, but at a minimum, it's a 2 day trip from Texas to Chicago or NY. So, you're occupying that bus for at least 4 days (5 if driver stays a night after dropping off), fuel, maintenance, hotel, food, etc. When you look at the whole picture, you see the whole cost.

Sea Speed said:

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CDUB98 said:

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Well, somebody has to be paid to do it.

Now if you want to argue cost, well, yeah, that's way too much per head, but also remember, the state is paying for an empty return trip. Still toouch per head though.

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The cheapest greyhound this month i saw from el paso to NYC is $200 so I know that it can be done cheaper. Obviously greyhound will be significantly cheaper to operate than a smaller bus company, but I would be blown away if they couldn't get it done for half the cost with the company still making a tidy profit.

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You might be right, but I think the $1400 pays for meals and handling -
like a tourist package. Maybe clothes and housing, who knows?

THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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23 stars.

You know you're over the target when all the right pigs start squealing. Starting with the Mayors of all the sanctuary cities. And the dumbasses in DC who say we don't have a border problem.

How much money has Wynne or whatever shell company that owns them donated to Abbot?

Robert L. Peters said:

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100% support for the busing. But I bet you if you look deep enough, cronies were cashing in.

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This is true of ALL Government.
Every time.

boboguitar said:

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How much money has Wynne or whatever shell company that owns them donated to Abbot?

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Maybe 10%?
Is that acceptable?

deddog said:

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boboguitar said:

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How much money has Wynne or whatever shell company that owns them donated to Abbot?

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Maybe 10%?
Is that acceptable?

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Acceptable to Dems only if it goes to his kid first. Actually, that's wrong too. It's only (D) ifferent if you're team blue

CrackerJackAg - so true. Let the commie ag democrats cry.

Greyhound ticket from the border to NYC is 350 bucks

THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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https://abc13.com/texas-bus-migrants-bussing-to-other-cities-wynne-transportation-sanctuary/13889625/

" Texas reportedly paid a private company $75.5 million in the span of a year to transport migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S. Transaction data provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management shows the state paid Wynne Transportation $75,561,032.72 from Aug. 19, 2022, through Aug. 23, 2023, to bus migrants out of state."

$1,400 per person for a one way bus ticket.

Blatant corruption, just stealing our money.

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Bussing illegals is ***absolutely the only thing moving the needle on the immigration discussion nationally***, therefore I consider it money well spent.

Worth it because it "started a conversation"

Here's where the 50,000 were sent.

https://www.axios.com/2023/10/10/texas-migrant-buses-major-cities-numbers

Dang OP got dragged in this thread.