Conservative columnist torches Trump 'cultists' paying $270 to fill their tank

Systemic Error Podcast · Jul 3, 2026 · 4m

Republicans Want Credit for Power Without Paying for ItThe ReceiptThe source column is built around a simple, ugly question: when Republicans defend Trump and his party by invoking “the policies,” what exactly are they defending? It points to a $270 diesel fill-up, then names the mess attached to Republican power: war in Iran, killings on the high seas, corruption, debt, inflation, and the promotion of unqualified loyalists like Bill Pulte. It ends by pairing Republicans with Ken Paxton and asking whether any of this feels smart.Who Actually Holds PowerThis is not a mystery story. The people…