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GOP Rep. thinks he's a Randian hero, but is quickly learning that even conservatives find his arrogance revolting
That’s the problem with Ayn Rand’s worldview. In order to be John Galt, you need the hordes of nameless plebes to lord your alleged superiority over. But the Republican party is made up of self-appointed John Galts. When everyone in your party believes they’re meant to be giving orders, not taking them, it’s really hard to have basic discussions, much less organize effectively to get anything done.
The Galt vs. Galt tension exploded almost immediately after Ryan’s egocentric list of demands was rolled out. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, who leads the Tea Party Caucus, asked, “Is he serious?”
Rep. Raul Labrador also called out Ryan for being arrogant enough to want to change the House rules, saying that if the rules are “good enough for [Thomas] Jefferson, it’s got to be good enough for Paul Ryan.” The Freedom Caucus isn’t having it, either.
Next thing you know Ryan will order the cons to lick his ass and like it.
From the link in the OP - speaking of the conditions Ryan is demanding before he'll take the Speakers job:
...but also a couple of very specific, presumptuous demands: That the party unify behind him and oh, yeah, he doesn’t work weekends because he likes to spend time with his family. This from a guy who happily lectures the rest of the country about how our desire to have a life outside of work means we’re lazy.
of course. He's a RandianFrom the link in the OP - speaking of the conditions Ryan is demanding before he'll take the Speakers job:
...but also a couple of very specific, presumptuous demands: That the party unify behind him and oh, yeah, he doesn’t work weekends because he likes to spend time with his family. This from a guy who happily lectures the rest of the country about how our desire to have a life outside of work means we’re lazy.
"Ouch!"
Other than his brief employ with Mr. 1% Romney, does anyone know if Ryan has a history of playing the "self-reliance / lazy welfare state" political card?
Paul Ryan is an arrogant clown drunk on years of flatterers lying about how smart he is - Salon.com
GOP Rep. thinks he's a Randian hero, but is quickly learning that even conservatives find his arrogance revolting
That’s the problem with Ayn Rand’s worldview. In order to be John Galt, you need the hordes of nameless plebes to lord your alleged superiority over. But the Republican party is made up of self-appointed John Galts. When everyone in your party believes they’re meant to be giving orders, not taking them, it’s really hard to have basic discussions, much less organize effectively to get anything done.
that about covers it. He's a life-long Washington-Insider and a kid (he's 43)
discuss.....
of course. He's a RandianFrom the link in the OP - speaking of the conditions Ryan is demanding before he'll take the Speakers job:
...but also a couple of very specific, presumptuous demands: That the party unify behind him and oh, yeah, he doesn’t work weekends because he likes to spend time with his family. This from a guy who happily lectures the rest of the country about how our desire to have a life outside of work means we’re lazy.
"Ouch!"
Other than his brief employ with Mr. 1% Romney, does anyone know if Ryan has a history of playing the "self-reliance / lazy welfare state" political card?
this is why you left-wing nutjobs get laughed at and not taken seriously. nobody cares what you think of our leaders. it's hysterical that you haave nothing to say, good or bad about your own old rich white leaders and candidates for president
^ thatthis is why you left-wing nutjobs get laughed at and not taken seriously. nobody cares what you think of our leaders. it's hysterical that you haave nothing to say, good or bad about your own old rich white leaders and candidates for president
You don't have leaders, no one wants the job.
Yeah, but the problem is the entire neocon establishment is behind this. That means they are telling representatives that if they want to get re-elected they had better support Ryan or they will have to get a real job in a few years.Next thing you know Ryan will order the cons to lick his ass and like it.
You don't have leaders, no one wants the job.
And satire once again has sex on the beach of reality.
One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America (w/ Kevin Kruse)
Someone should have told the Pilgrims.
