On Sunday night, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul told the political world he would be airing his Festivus grievances on his Twitter account Monday.
In honor of Festivus, tomorrow I will be airing my grievances, mostly against Washington. Check back here in the morning.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
In honor of Festivus, tomorrow I will be airing my grievances, mostly against Washington. Check back here in the morning.
Festivus is of course the fake holiday from the show Seinfeld.
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Paul began by quoting Seinfeld, of course.
"I've got a lot of problems with you people, and now you're going to hear about it!" (Frank Costanza, 1997).
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
"I've got a lot of problems with you people, and now you're going to hear about it!" (Frank Costanza, 1997).
And so it began...
Airing of Grievances begins...
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Airing of Grievances begins...
In Washington, "bipartisan deal" is a synonym for "increasing our debt"
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
In Washington, "bipartisan deal" is a synonym for "increasing our debt"
One party seems to like some of the Bill of Rights. The other party, some more. Few willing to stand up for the whole thing.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
One party seems to like some of the Bill of Rights. The other party, some more. Few willing to stand up for the whole thing.
The recent "bipartisan deal" will add 7 trillion more debt. And was hailed as an example of Washington "getting something done."
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
The recent "bipartisan deal" will add 7 trillion more debt. And was hailed as an example of Washington "getting something done."
Let's move on to the Senate. If you want more bipartisan cooperation, talk more not less.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Let's move on to the Senate. If you want more bipartisan cooperation, talk more not less.
Allow more debate and amendments. Don't change the rules to run it with an iron fist.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Allow more debate and amendments. Don't change the rules to run it with an iron fist.
Minor grievance: I can never remember when to move my car for DC street cleaning.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Minor grievance: I can never remember when to move my car for DC street cleaning.
Today has another significance besides a Festivus: It is the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Today has another significance besides a Festivus: It is the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve.
So now some Fed Grievances.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
So now some Fed Grievances.
Over 300 House members helped pass Audit the Fed with real bipartisanship. Still no vote in the Senate.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Over 300 House members helped pass Audit the Fed with real bipartisanship. Still no vote in the Senate.
Fed policies make you poorer, and hurt the poor and middle class the most. Ridiculous monetary policies increase the costs of goods.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Fed policies make you poorer, and hurt the poor and middle class the most. Ridiculous monetary policies increase the costs of goods.
So you can thank the Fed for your grocery and gas bills getting out or control.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
So you can thank the Fed for your grocery and gas bills getting out or control.
In response to some of your tweets, there will be no feats of strength, and I have no plans to end Festivus by wrestling with Senator Reid.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
In response to some of your tweets, there will be no feats of strength, and I have no plans to end Festivus by wrestling with Senator Reid.
Back to Grievances...
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Back to Grievances...
The Senate cafeteria never has burgoo.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
The Senate cafeteria never has burgoo.
Grievance with my otherwise wonderful staff: leave the turtleneck alone. I like it and so do viewers.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Grievance with my otherwise wonderful staff: leave the turtleneck alone. I like it and so do viewers.
Too many people wearing ties on TV as it is
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Too many people wearing ties on TV as it is
Back to the Fed: Congress has the power to coin money and regulate it. An Audit is the least we can do to conduct some oversight.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Back to the Fed: Congress has the power to coin money and regulate it. An Audit is the least we can do to conduct some oversight.
Obamacare is the untouchable "law of the land" but sequester cuts aren't
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
Obamacare is the untouchable "law of the land" but sequester cuts aren't
I still have a lot more problems with you people (Washington). I will be back later with more.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
I still have a lot more problems with you people (Washington). I will be back later with more.
One more Festivus grievance about bipartisanship. @CoryBooker doesn't RT me enough.
Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
One more Festivus grievance about bipartisanship. @CoryBooker doesn't RT me enough.
U, me & "feats of strength:" Senate floor, name the time MT @SenRandPaul A Festivus grievance re bipartisanship. Booker doesn't RT me enough
Cory Booker
@CoryBooker
U, me & "feats of strength:" Senate floor, name the time MT @SenRandPaul A Festivus grievance re bipartisanship. Booker doesn't RT me enough