Senator Rand Paul released his annual report of government waste, unironically known as his “Festivus Report.” Paul’s office identified $52,598,515,585 what it sees as waste, including money spent on “a study of pigeons gambling on slot machines, giving kids junk food, and telling citizens of Vietnam not to burn their trash,” according to a statement.
Here’s the report. Here are some highlights on government waste:
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Senator @RandPaul releases his annual Festivus report focusing on wasteful government spending.
Full report here: https://t.co/BeIBhQW7Gl pic.twitter.com/uR7M9YnNmu— Stephanie Myers (@_StephanieMyers) December 23, 2021
Festivus, of course, was made famous in a December 1997 “Seinfeld” episode called “The Strike.” The fictional holiday occurs on Dec. 23—a day before Christmas Eve—and instead of basking in the glow of family members and candlelight, participants confront each other about annoyances endured during the year. The holiday is marked by an “unadorned aluminum pole.”
The amount of government waste uncovered in Paul’s annual report is so infuriating, blood will spurt from the corner of your eyes.
Have a Happy Festivus !
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