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Tue Aug 15, 2023, 08:58 AM Aug 2023

As America Burns, Roasts And Drowns, Mike Pence Rolls Out Energy "Plan" W. Gas Pump Fail

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New York Post:

The former vice president uploaded the video to X, formerly known as Twitter, to bash the Biden administration for the steep cost of gas. The clip has been viewed more than three million times. “Remember $2 gallon gas? I do,” Pence tells the camera as he removes the nozzles and places it inside the filler of the red truck. “And then Joe Biden became president of the United States and launched his war on energy.”

Commenters, however, appeared to be more focused on Pence’s poor acting than recalling the lower prices. “Never used a gas pump before?” one person replied to the ad. “You didn’t have the courage to select your fuel grade,” a second mocked. “Did people from New Jersey teach you to pump gas, Mike???” a third gawked.

The Indiana Republican seemingly failed to pick a fuel grade before removing the gas hose, causing the pump to beep continuously while he spoke about the increases in gas and electricity costs and his plan to fix the price hikes. The non-stop beeping didn’t help to get viewers’ attention. “The beep LOL,” a commenter wrote. “Make the beeping stop!!!” another pleaded. “How can this dipstick fix our energy independence when he can’t even push the button that chooses which octane gas he wants to make the ‘beeping’ sound stop?!” comedian and actor Rob Scheider tweeted.

Pence also never squeezed the lever of the hose’s handle to release gas into the tank. “My super-relatable brother in Christ… it doesn’t work when you don’t hold down the handle,” an X user said sarcastically.

EDIT

https://climatecrocks.com/2023/08/12/as-america-roasts-burns-and-drowns-republican-announces-fossil-fuel-energy-plan-with-gas-pump-fail/
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