It’s official: Mitt Romney picked a serious man as his running mate, one who scares the living daylights out of liberals. Paul Ryan is one of only a few serious politicians in Congress, someone who understands the main drivers of our $16 trillion national debt, how to attack them, and how to talk about them in ways all Americans can understand. He’s read the best and brightest in conservative thought, but he knows how to articulate those principles in ways that resonate with the average person. He’s a good, decent man and he will do Team Romney proud.
Watch Paul Ryan discuss the national debt in March and April, well before the Obama administration would try and turn the campaign into a discussion on Gov. Romney’s so-called ability to kill cancer victims:
I stand by what I said about Paul Ryan in February:
Right now one of the only voices of sanity on Capitol Hill is Paul Ryan, an Amazing Spider-Man of sorts. He’s kind of wonky and a little bit nerdy, but he’s also very personable and, in a weird way a pretty cool guy — like Peter Parker! The sad thing is, it doesn’t take “spider-sense” to know we’re in trouble. The kind of unfunded mandates currently on the books will bring the nation to its knees, and it’s all a matter of basic math. Unfortunately, basic math is something that doesn’t seem to be being taught to today’s young people, because they continue to believe in things like “free” health care, as if costs are something that can magically disappear because a politician said so.
Mitt Romney made a very, very wise move in picking Paul Ryan. Marco Rubio would have been a fine choice, but his time will come.
The nation doesn’t have a very large window of time to get hold of our national debt, currently at $15,903,941,392,436.30. Luckily, we now have a guy on the ticket whose been focused on it like a laser for quite some time, so much so that it’s the only thing he follows on Twitter!
There is only one account Paul Ryan follows on Twitter: The National Debt. Yes, it’s safe to say that Gov. Romney picked a great running mate.
Fact: Joe Biden will be waking up in cold sweats from now until the VP debate, and for good reason. This is going to be good.
“He’s read the best and brightest in conservative thought, but he knows how to articulate those principles in ways that resonate with the average person”
Ahahahaha… One of the main reasons he got into politics was Ayn Rand! How does one follow Ayn Rand and be a Catholic at the same time? Only by exercising hypocrisy. Bring on Ryan… there goes Florida, he won’t tip Wisconsin. Romney picked him because he clearly needs help to win and in return by picking him.. he’s mailed it in.
All this tripe about a well read politician. Hes a Randtard that collected social security. Horrible post.
So a Catholic can’t enjoy Rand? That’s … rather bizarre logic. I can think of countless authors who have inspired me in some way whose politics or religious beliefs I disagreed with. I’m a Catholic, but I found plenty to like about Christopher Hitchens. But according to you, that’s hypocrisy. Whatever you say.
Regardless, Ryan’s intellectual well runs deep. Yours? You might want to dig a little deeper.
Dig a little deeper? That was rude, man. And it wasn’t very intellectual of you, Doug.
First, “enjoying” and “espousing” are two very different things. False equivalency. The Catholic Bishops got on to him the latter. You may not like it, Euthyphro Dilemma’s point is factual, if you believe what the Bishops of your faith believe.
To use your example, you found plenty to like about Hitchens, but do you *believe* Hitchens’ central point about Christianity (that it is evil)? I think the bishops might take issue with that.
Ryan’s intellectual well runs deep? I can’t figure out why is he portrayed as some uber-budget guru when his last few efforts are filled with mathematical hijinks and huge gaps in revenue. For a guru so devoted to fiscal responsibility, his voting record isn’t that stellar when it comes to debt…
http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=salgentileC1E6F6B7-00D6-A356-3043-9C378CAF89C7.jpg&width=600
And paying off the debt in 28 years? Pfft, that’s serious about the debt, alright. We as a nation need to admit that this debt crisis requires taxes to go up and spending down to get out of this hole.
Obama and Biden suck, Romney and Ryan suck, and our two-party system sucks the most. I long for the day where we have more options in our elections.
I don’t treat drive-by losers very kindly. That’s what he was.
Ryan is one of the only serious politicians in this town, hands down. If you can’t see that…well, sorry.
I’m having trouble understanding your definition of “serious.” How do you define it as it relates to politicians?
Sorry if you’re just catching up to Ryan now. Pretty much everyone likes the guy and knows he’s serious. I don’t need to explain it. Although, maybe the Democratic co-chairman on Obama’s Commission on Fiscal Responsibility could add to the conversation.
Hmmm. Not liking what I am reading. As for quotes, how about Stockman’s:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/opinion/paul-ryans-fairy-tale-budget-plan.html?_r=1
This guys just selling the conservative version on hope and change.
Ryan has “no plan” for economic growth? Come on. Ever heard of supply side economics? It works.
We need a VAT on top of the existing, oppressive tax structure? That’s rich ( no pun intended).
Question: How do you give a federal tax “break” (as if it was the government’s money to begin with) to people who already pay zero?
Oppressive? To whom? Romney “never paid less than 13%.” Thats less than my wife and I paid last…ever.
Supply side works? Not in a global economy. Record corporate profits this year in an 8+% unemployment rate climate. They spurning growth? Where’s the hiring boom? Oh yeah, they’ll be generous when it trickles down. Or overseas. Their leavings aren’t enough to support a vibrant middle class.
Just so we’re clear: Are you talking capital gains or income tax rate on Romney?
Here you go:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/16/romney-says-hes-paid-taxes-ever-year/
Exactly. Romney has been living off the interest from Bain (basically) for years, so he’ll be taxed mostly on capital gains. And there’s a very specific reason why capital gains taxes are lower.
I’d also like to see how much he’s contributed to charities. I’m assuming millions, given his wealth. That would also be tax deductible, too. Don’t have the energy to look it up now. I just saw The Expendables 2 with my wife and I’m on vacation in Montana.
Cheers.
Enjoy your vacation and give the blog a break. I absolutely loved The Expendibles 2, even though it was a mindless turducken of an action movie. I miss 80′s action movies.
Just watched Mitt and Ryan speaking together.
That’s electricity.
Mitt unleashed, fired up,and winging it before a pumped crowd. Who needs the crutch of a teleprompter?
Our Gadsden flag flies proudly this evening
Excelsior!
I’m psyched. I love Paul Ryan. Didn’t go to sleep until 4:00 a.m., woke up and started working… Great day!