by Olivia Murray at American Thinker
“Exceptionalism” is not a word you’d use to describe our politicians — on either side of the aisle — except in one area: the ability to spend other people’s money. Self-indulgence is an epidemic, but nowhere is that more obvious than in Uniparty politics.
Remember Piglosi’s ice cream haul valued at more than $24,000? Or, take a look at the menu for their state dinner just two weeks ago:
Butter poached Maine lobster, American osetra caviar, delicata squash raviolo, tarragon sauce, calotte of beef, shallot marmalade, triple cooked butter potatoes, sunchoke, and creamed watercress along with red wine reduction.
(What a strange reality that I’ve paid for these dinners a thousand times over, yet have never had the privilege of eating one myself.)
Just yesterday, RedState released an exclusive report, which detailed some of the 2021-2022 expenses of the Republican National Committee. Here’s the backstory:
Back in 2010, RNC Chair Michael Steele was heavily criticized and eventually lost his position because donors were angry about what they believed was luxurious spending on private jets, floral arrangements, chauffeur services, and member meetings in expensive tropical locales.
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Despite Joe Biden’s economy and three straight cycles of election losses, the RNC’s big-spending days are back with a vengeance.
Fair warning, your blood is going to boil. According to the report, some of the expenses listed were:…
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