From Salon · Amanda Marcotte · · 1m 20s
JD Vance's Unfunny Comedy
Vice President JD Vance's bullying tactics backfire as he fails to land laughs.
In brief
Vice President JD Vance's bullying tactics backfire as he fails to land laughs. Vice President JD Vance's insults of Democrats and immigrants lack humor and contradict his claims of Christian grace. Originally reported by Salon.
Vance's MAGA Turn
Vice President JD Vance once called Donald Trump America’s Hitler but now struggles with humor.
“I love you too, sir. And in a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not james talarico.”
Vance's Unfunny Jokes
Vance's jokes about James Talarico and transgender issues lack wit and are easily mocked.
“I love you too, sir. And in a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not james talarico.”
Racist Remarks
Vance called non-white congresswomen crazies and mispronounced Rep. Ilhan Omar’s name.
“crazies”
False Accusations
Vance falsely accused Talarico of focusing on transgender kids and drag queens.
“a weird focus on transgender kids and drag queens”
Vance's Christian Claims
Vance claims Christian grace but uses racist and homophobic insults.
“i did promise amy that i would meet her at a bar later”
Vance's False Claims
Vance falsely blamed Haiti immigrants for stealing dogs and cats to eat.
“stealing people’s dogs and cats to eat them”
Vance's Inconsistency
Vance's Christian claims clash with his insults of immigrants and minorities.
“i love you too, sir. And in a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not james talarico.”
Vance's Campaign Strategy
Vance uses bullying tactics to gain power but lacks humor and credibility.
“i did promise amy that i would meet her at a bar later”
Vance's False Immigration Claims
Vance falsely claims immigrants make America dirtier and poorer.
“making america dirtier and poorer and less safe and less prosperous”
Vance's Inconsistency
Vance's Christian claims clash with his insults of immigrants and minorities.
“i love you too, sir. And in a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not james talarico.”
Vance's Consequence
Vance's bullying tactics fail to generate outrage as his jokes lack humor.
“i did promise amy that i would meet her at a bar later”
The essence
Vice President JD Vance's insults of Democrats and immigrants lack humor and contradict his claims of Christian grace.
