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Lonestarblue

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9. Since when do presidents decide to give themselves $60 million birthday celebrations at our expense?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:31 AM

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Some enterprising reporter (if any are left) should put together a list of all Trump's waste of taxpayer dollars, from slapping his name on everything to destroying the East Wing to the totally unnecessary Iran War. It would add up to a trillion with the war already costing billions.

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Pilot scolds plane load of Congress members as Trump show leaves them grounded [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 12 OP

Grounded on a Runway... wyn borkins Jun 12 #1

And they were certainly only one of many flights affected. Sorry the D's had to suffer with the R's who deserved it dutch777 Jun 12 #7

Bravo, pilot! UpInArms Jun 12 #2

You can't make this shit up! czarjak Jun 12 #3

Ha😊 Figarosmom Jun 12 #4

Call their representative? llmart Jun 12 #5

Perfect message from the pilot. I hope those with a representative on board wasted no time giving them an earful. MLAA Jun 12 #6

"their representatives in Congress." KS Toronado Jun 12 #8

Since when do presidents decide to give themselves $60 million birthday celebrations at our expense? Lonestarblue Saturday #9

No worries! Diddling Donny is the self-proclaimed "King of Debt." n/t Safe as Milk Saturday #13

I hope someone with the skill is doing that very simple messaging so even MAGA travelingthrulife Saturday #19

As a show of solidarity Icanthinkformyself Saturday #10

LOL!! Perfect......... Bengus81 Saturday #11

Did the pilot know there were Congresspeople on board? (n/t) PJMcK Saturday #12

Reminds me of the crew that was dealing with unruly kids on a flight. louis-t Saturday #14

Nothing new popsdenver Saturday #15

That pilot deserves the Medal of Freedom. Martin68 Saturday #16

Air show? What's that costing us? Attilatheblond Saturday #17

Karma for congresscritters! snot Saturday #18