Within the conventional spirit of Festivus—a fictional vacation popularized by the tv present “Seinfeld” for airing grievances—Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to Twitter to specific his fiscal frustrations and criticize authorities spending.
Recognized for his annual “Festivus Report,” Sen. Paul humorously referred to as consideration to the misuse of taxpayer {dollars} by the federal authorities.
By a sequence of tweets, Paul engaged with high-profile figures comparable to Elon Musk and political associates, sharing his issues and selling each his Christmas playlist and his newest waste report. The report, in line with a linked Fox Information article, exposes an astounding $900 billion in federal waste.
Rand Paul Releases Annual ‘Festivus Report’ Detailing Billions in Government Waste
The Senator took a playful jab on the idea of heightened political drama, suggesting the GOP nominating course of may very well be revamped right into a TV actuality present/sport present mixture to spark extra curiosity than the present debates. He tweeted out the concept, half in jest, noting the potential for higher rankings.
Learn his tweet under:
I’M BACK for extra #airingofgrievances, exposing waste, and usually pissing individuals off on-line. I want to personally thank Elon Musk for getting this platform and permitting us all to say Completely satisfied #Festivus once more. I imply, we might all the time say it. Nobody really ever stopped us from saying it, however no matter.
I’m kidding. The conflict on Christmas was REAL. It was so actual that Lindsey Graham tried to ship it help cash.
You recognize the present conflict is just not going effectively when Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham aren’t even positive they need to ship it cash. They noticed Zelensky final week, patted their pockets, and mentioned sorry all out. It’s fairly the #Festivus Miracle, actually.
Talking of Zelensky, final 12 months I mentioned he got here to Congress dressed like he was delivering our Uber Eats order. This 12 months I’d say it was extra like he was attempting to promote me the following iPhone at a T-Cellular retailer.
Many of the candidates on the Republican aspect are in opposition to extra help, and I feel that’s an excellent step ahead for our social gathering and nation. I’m skeptical about Chris Christie’s plan to commerce weapons for perogies, although.
Elon Musk, T-Cellular, let me ask you a query, and you’ll reply together with your reply: ought to the GOP change its nominating technique to a TV actuality present/sport present combo? Consider it because the Battle of the Community Stars meets the Apprentice. I guess the rankings can be higher than these unwatchable debates.
This weekend I’m touring to see my dad and mom, and it all the time jogs my memory that if extra individuals than simply me and Consultant Thomas Massie had been listening to my Dad, we might be so much higher off.
I’ve an issue with Ted Cruz this 12 months – as common it’s about not understanding liberty. To all those that have a pet peeve in opposition to one thing (like sensible fridges) — do the libertarian factor: if you happen to don’t like them don’t purchase them.
I’ve an issue with @Tedcruz this 12 months – as common it’s about not understanding liberty. To all those that have a pet peeve in opposition to one thing (like sensible fridges) — do the libertarian factor: if you happen to don’t like them don’t purchase them. https://t.co/XYQ1oHnwiX
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 23, 2023
And on this and lots of issues, depart the remainder of us the hell alone. I’m virtually out of mayo and I want my fridge to know that.
I’m sorry. I didn’t imply to depart out Justin Amash. He additionally listened to my Dad, however then he set himself on fireplace after his TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) prognosis.
I’m sorry. I didn’t imply to depart out @justinamash. He additionally listened to my Dad, however then he set himself on fireplace after his TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) prognosis.
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 23, 2023
Talking of which, when Donald Trump is elected for the second time subsequent 12 months, we higher filter lots of area on planes and roads leaving the nation. I count on each leftist half-wit entertainer who says they’re going to depart to take action. They all the time inform the reality, proper?
Identical with the offended leftist politicians. That’s, whoever continues to be right here after Epstein’s full checklist is printed subsequent 12 months.
Child-ding. Additionally, I’m not suicidal and don’t want to hurt myself. Thanks.
Talking of hurt, it’s time once more to take a look at what each events in DC are doing to your future by losing your tax {dollars}.
Extra tax {dollars} down the litter field…
Extra tax {dollars} down the litter field… pic.twitter.com/FLYGAjBCvm
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 23, 2023
It’s excessive time we swing again in the direction of fiscal sanity.
That’s all for now. I’ll return later with extra, however in the interim, you’ll be able to take pleasure in my Christmas playlist on Spotify.
That’s all for now. I’ll return later with extra, however in the interim, you’ll be able to take pleasure in my Christmas playlist on Spotify. https://t.co/WotPnuE1ax
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 23, 2023
In a separate X thread, Sen. Rand Paul continued to air his grievances:
I’m again with extra #Festivus pleasure! We could?
Years of huge spending lastly caught as much as us, and inflation and recession are nonetheless right here.
It’s humorous as a result of the press tries to inform us we must be blissful as a result of some quantity a authorities bureaucrat got here up with says costs aren’t greater.
The press has moved on from reporting to gaslighting. It’s a disgrace, however we all know the reality each time we purchase groceries and see mortgage charges or house costs.
The spending of the previous few years is means past something we’ve got seen earlier than. And so they’re not completed attempting. We simply quickly stopped $100 billion in overseas help to Ukraine and others.
If we don’t cease this and alter course, we can have an enormous downside on our palms. After all as my waste report reveals there is no such thing as a signal of us altering course…
Whoopsie: Improper Federal Funds – $236,000,000,000
The Authorities Pays Useless Folks … Once more! – $38,000,000
Dr. Fauci’s Transgender Monkey Examine – $477,121These are just some extra egregious examples however you’ll be able to learn all of them!
It’s a #Festivus Miracle! I discovered Hunter Biden’s pen title. You’re welcome James Comer.
It’s a #Festivus Miracle! I discovered Hunter Biden’s pen title. You’re welcome @JamesComer. pic.twitter.com/kkYuRFStON
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 23, 2023
#Festivus wouldn’t be full with out studying extra about how the First Household celebrates throughout the holidays.
Although this grand vacation of #Festivus lets me air my grievances, I have fun Christmas w/ good cheer and humor. Hopefully, you do as effectively. After all if you happen to’re offended by this I’m positive you’ll behave rationally and hold scrolling by means of somewhat than cease
to complain. Proper?2023 has introduced lots of robust instances for a lot of, whether or not job or enterprise loss, sickness, or pure disasters.
I hope all of us take a while this Vacation season to be pleased about the great in our lives, the love of our household and pals, and check out to consider making our personal a part of the world a greater place.
For now, I depart Washington to have fun Christmas, nervous about our future however hopeful that extra good women and men will hold combating for liberty and monetary sanity.
Completely satisfied #Festivus and have a Merry Christmas!
