“ RFK Jr now becomes the second Cabinet member to host a reality show on the taxpayer dime, following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family taking a road trip like a religious remake of National Lampoon’s Vacation”
Picking just one random video from May 8 aaaaaaaaaaand
It's difficult to get very upset over something this inconsequential while Dear Leader is blowing what will eventually amount to around $150 billion of tax dollars on idiotic action in Iran which will accomplish nothing other than allow Fat Donnie to act like a "tough guy"
They always push this "at no taxpayer expense" like it is the key point. The real problem is "with no taxpayer oversight".
I'll just note also too that the placement of the 'and' in “Career and ethics budget officials" language leaves a gaping hole for the 'ethics and budget officials' to be all Trump supplicants.
I had a lot of years working for Uncle Sugar, although I’m not a “career ethics and budget official.” But I can see without a moment’s thought that this is sleazy AF. Hell, Pizza Rat would say, “Dude, that seems unethical…”
Here's a handy piece of journalism if you ever find yourself having seen the movie National Lampoon's Vacation and subsequently have to write about it.
Chevy Chase's wife in the movie must always be referred to as "Columbus' Own Beverly D'Angelo" if you want that piece published in Ohio.
This is the way it went down. They got flown business class by United to various cool locations, chauffeured in limos to luxury hotels, ate free food and drink and admissions. Free wardrobe? Well, of course silly! Can we keep it? You get.
What was their cost for 7 months worth of Insta worthy road trips?? Zero, zip, nada.
All they had to do to get a bunch of cool free mini vacations was pretend 11 people can fit in a Toyota Sienna and then they had to huff Dotard's BigMac farts for a few minutes.
I see Boston, somewhere in Maine?, St Louis, Austin, the Grand Canyon, Aspen?, Mt Rushmore, Philly, Miami, a cruise, Nashville... pretty sweet grift ya got there buddy
“Oh, and the kids got to meet Kid Rock, so that was pretty cool, too.” Because nothing is cooler than taking your kids to meet a self-proclaimed pedophile.
Being powerful enough that there are no consequences for your actions must be great. If I had power, I’d probably go a little wild too. Driving 71 in the 65 zone. Not pointing out that it should be fewer, not less, in the “10 items or less” sign. Staying up past 10pm. Returning library books late.
“ RFK Jr now becomes the second Cabinet member to host a reality show on the taxpayer dime, following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family taking a road trip like a religious remake of National Lampoon’s Vacation”
Picking just one random video from May 8 aaaaaaaaaaand
It’s got all of 38,000 views
https://youtu.be/QPNmTYUi9DY?is=km08FbL40NY4K4eT
In close to four months
Staring two people who were on television professionally 30 years ago and started their quiverful cult when they stared in this exact format.
"Republicans were against a gas tax holiday—before they were for it."
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/17/800039653/series/republicans-were-against-a-gas-tax-holiday-before-they-were-for-it/
It's difficult to get very upset over something this inconsequential while Dear Leader is blowing what will eventually amount to around $150 billion of tax dollars on idiotic action in Iran which will accomplish nothing other than allow Fat Donnie to act like a "tough guy"
They always push this "at no taxpayer expense" like it is the key point. The real problem is "with no taxpayer oversight".
I'll just note also too that the placement of the 'and' in “Career and ethics budget officials" language leaves a gaping hole for the 'ethics and budget officials' to be all Trump supplicants.
I had a lot of years working for Uncle Sugar, although I’m not a “career ethics and budget official.” But I can see without a moment’s thought that this is sleazy AF. Hell, Pizza Rat would say, “Dude, that seems unethical…”
He asked for permission from the people he now presides over? To take laundered money and get a free vacation out of it?
They're sooooo close to finally getting how the deep state is what they elected
Ta, Dok. I don't watch "reality" TV or Faux Noise, so until That Thing in the Offal Office gave them cabinet positions, I was unfamiliar with AOT, K.
Greg Kelly has discovered a new corollary to Murc’s Law: republicans have no agency when the Deep State is involved.
It’s sad, really, how easily manipulated they are. Almost makes you think they should have elected/appointed some smarter people…
Here's a handy piece of journalism if you ever find yourself having seen the movie National Lampoon's Vacation and subsequently have to write about it.
Chevy Chase's wife in the movie must always be referred to as "Columbus' Own Beverly D'Angelo" if you want that piece published in Ohio.
I think they passed a law.
Five dollars a gallon? I wish.
Nearest gas station to me -- almost always the cheapest in town -- was $5.39 yesterday, up three cents from *the day before*.
The cheapest gas here is $5.77 on the Rez. There's two at $5.83, and the rest are $6.09.
East-central California.
This is the way it went down. They got flown business class by United to various cool locations, chauffeured in limos to luxury hotels, ate free food and drink and admissions. Free wardrobe? Well, of course silly! Can we keep it? You get.
What was their cost for 7 months worth of Insta worthy road trips?? Zero, zip, nada.
All they had to do to get a bunch of cool free mini vacations was pretend 11 people can fit in a Toyota Sienna and then they had to huff Dotard's BigMac farts for a few minutes.
I see Boston, somewhere in Maine?, St Louis, Austin, the Grand Canyon, Aspen?, Mt Rushmore, Philly, Miami, a cruise, Nashville... pretty sweet grift ya got there buddy
Wait…if they were in Boston and in Maine, then they passed through NH! And they didn’t stop in for coffee?!?
Next time?
Bloody better or I’m VOTING FOR HILLARY,
“Oh, and the kids got to meet Kid Rock, so that was pretty cool, too.” Because nothing is cooler than taking your kids to meet a self-proclaimed pedophile.
Especially one who’s like 87 years old.
Don't forget, they "got to" meet the President, too!
So, not just "a" pedophile.
Being powerful enough that there are no consequences for your actions must be great. If I had power, I’d probably go a little wild too. Driving 71 in the 65 zone. Not pointing out that it should be fewer, not less, in the “10 items or less” sign. Staying up past 10pm. Returning library books late.
Don’t think small! How about taxing billionaires to pay for universal healthcare?
You maniac!
"Ethics? We don't need no stinkin' ethics!"
This is all political theater because as Gertrude Stein said: "There is no there there."
I really hope they did not use that classic wagon at the start of the trailer (note: TLDW) Here is what could happen to his family: https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/igq1a/crash_test_1959_chevrolet_bel_air_vs_2009/
It's there for illustration of timeless road trip traditions only, and in the clip, transforms into a '60's model through the magic of special effects