Paul Ryan Says "No Fucking Way"

[Minimalist]

http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-36029685


But who can believe him?

But some commentators were quick to point out that he said he did not want to run for Speaker of the House last year before eventually accepting the job.

If his lips are moving, he's lying.

[AFTT47]

It'll be interesting to see where this goes. I'd hate see him as the nominee because he certainly comes across as dignified and presidential. For a Republican, he's positively sane. Let's face it: Hillary has her weaknesses. Our hope is that if he is nominated, the Trump crowed goes crazy and he runs as a 3rd party candidate or independent. I guess that's the best possible scenario but I'll rest easier in the short run if Trump wins the nomination.

[Minimalist]

For a Republican, he's positively sane.

Not once you look at his budget, he isn't.  He's a tool of the corporate scumbags and nothing more.

[AFTT47]

For a Republican, he's positively sane.

Not once you look at his budget, he isn't.  He's a tool of the corporate scumbags and nothing more.

That's not a "sane" issue. He doesn't go spouting off utter nonsense which would scare away independents and moderates. He's a much stronger general election candidate than Trump (who is obviously crackers) and Cruz (GWB the 2nd). He's a lot more marketable.

[vorlon13]

I could see Ryan being sincere in his objection this time . . .

[Cecelia]

Paul Ryan is absolutely a lunatic. He might be smarter about presenting himself, but I don't think he's electable. He cut money to education, he's anti-choice, and he wants to pass DOMA (he also wants to prevent gays from adopting). I know Republicans from Wisconsin who are sick of him. Oh yeah, and he takes plenty of time for his family, but wants to make sure nobody else can. There's plenty for Hillary to destroy him with. Including the fact that the GOP went against the will of the people and selected someone who dropped out a long time ago and said they weren't going to accept the nomination, and who also said that they wouldn't be speaker of the house, then became speaker of the house.

[Minimalist]

Not once you look at his budget, he isn't.  He's a tool of the corporate scumbags and nothing more.

That's not a "sane" issue. He doesn't go spouting off utter nonsense which would scare away independents and moderates. He's a much stronger general election candidate than Trump (who is obviously crackers) and Cruz (GWB the 2nd). He's a lot more marketable.

Is that the best we can hope for from the republicunts?  The appearance of sanity while he's fucking 99% of the population up the ass?

Perhaps "sanity" is overrated?

[abaris]

Not once you look at his budget, he isn't.  He's a tool of the corporate scumbags and nothing more.

Well that's sane in comparison. That's very sane in comparison.

[AFTT47]

I hope you're right, Cecelia. It's just that Hillary is a very polarizing person. She repulses a lot of people. That's bad because historically. the charismatic candidates usually win. I don't think that would be fatal with Trump or Cruz because they have the same problem. Ryan projects a better image though. I would rather avoid him unless it's a 3-way race.