Flashback: S.E. Cupp’s 2011 Interview With Paul Ryan Proves as Relevant Now As It Was Then
- Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:11pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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Last summer, TheBlaze’s S.E. Cupp interviewed Paul Ryan, asking the Wisconsin congressman a myriad questions which seem all the more relevant now that he is running for vice president.
The discussion was conducted during the budget deficit debate, where the nearly 14-year lawmaker made his mark among Republicans and Democrats alike by engineering the Ryan Budget. He explained that he was not the least bit surprised by the fact that Americans mistrust Washington and said the country is reaching a point where the majority of people are dependent upon government support.
There is a “net majority of takers versus makers,” he said of the formula that is only bound to worsen the debt crisis.
Among the many topics touched upon, Ryan spoke about his Catholic faith as a guiding beacon and addressed why he believes there is a strong and growing contingent of Catholic liberals. He ceded that he is, indeed, a policy “wonk” and was even asked at one point about the possibility of running for higher office in the future.
During the discussion, Ryan provided much insight into issues that are still as pertinent today as they were last summer and in retrospect, it is clear that the Wisconsin native will prove to be a formidable contender.
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countryfirst
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 8:54amI placed my Romney sticker on my car, went to the store and was called a rich pig in the parking lot.
Report Post »I work construction (20 pay cuts )and wife works part time as a grocery clerk (lost full time job), Always upgrading our double wide on a 1.5 acre lot. Nicest place on the street . But we always work and present our self with honor and class. We call ourselves the Trumps of the trailer park. A pig relies on others for it existence, a hog is free and must work and fight for it. Please call me a hog
countryfirst
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 9:04amShould be 2 pay cuts
Report Post »SquareHead
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 9:46amI suppose that you are one of the 5 cars with a Romney sticker, and that you drive a Subaru. I also suppose you have Union sticker as well, and a COEXIST, sticker along with a rainbow stickers, and that you voted for Obama in 08′
The fact is that Paul Ryan is a progressive as we can see by his record:
Report Post »• Paul Ryan:
UNCONSTITUTIONAL CISPA
UNCONSTITUTIONAL TARP (which ignited the Tea Party AGAINST HIM)
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Auto Bailouts
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Economic Stimulus 2008
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Economic Stimulus 2009
Debt ceiling hikes
Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty (AMNESTY)
UNCONSTITUTIONAL ending the “gun show loophole”
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Socialized employment (extending UC)
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Socialized education (No Child Left Behind)
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Socialized medicine (Medicare Prescription Drug “benefits”)
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Socialized housing (Section 8 vouchers)
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Head Start
UNCONSTITUTIONAL “Patriot” Act
UNCONSTITUTIONAL NDAA
UNCONSTITUTIONAL Nation-building
MORE UNCONSTITUTIONAL nation-building
UNCONSTIOh… I didn’t realize the Blaze reported on crowds. Ron Paul has done this many, many times and the FAKE-conservative Blaze hasn’t said boo.
RoaRock
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 9:07pmRomney – Ryan in 2012 A vote for Obama is a vote for the failure of the US economy – and depression in 2013
Report Post »avgconservative
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:38pmThe fear of the Lord is the first step toward wisdom. Sorry, S.E. your wisdom is man-made.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 8:34pmSomeday she will have that moment of awakening! Everyone does!….except liberals!
Report Post »PaulRyanBailoutKing
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:02pmI thought I was a conservative until this weekend. Then everybody started talking about how conservative Mitt Romney’s choice for VP is. I attended a few Tea Party events after all the bailouts and TARP because I was tired of watching our guys vote with the progressives. Paul Ryan has voted that way most of the time on economic issues. Auto bailout-yes TARP–yes He voted to tax AIG employees 100% to confiscate their bonuses. That is unconsitutional. We have a congressman here in Florida named Connie Mack who voted against all that and has a plan to bring down the debt not grow it like Paul Ryan”s plan. Boy, I hope our congressman doesn’t turn conservative!
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:48pmI like when he says “Look at what Washington has done to them.” He’s right. Let’s do look at that Mr. Ryan. In fact, let’s look at what YOU have done to them.
-Voted YES on TARP
-Voted YES on Economic Stimulus HR 5140
-Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler
-Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending
-Voted YES on limited prescription drug (part D) for Medicare recipients.
-Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks
-Voted YES on Head Start Act
-Voted YES on No Child Left Behind Act
-Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent
-Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant.
-Voted YES on NDAA (extrajudicial killing of Americans)
Conservative darling? Hardly. I can‘t believe that I’d actually say that I’m more positive to Mitt Romney than Paul Ryan. While Romney prototyped Obamacare, enacted gun control and raised taxes/fees on small business in MA…at least he isn’t trying to play conservative darling. I guess I can at least appreciate that much.
Okay RINO’s, this is the part where you pile on. Go for it.
Report Post »MightyMouth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:00pmSo I take it you will be writing in Ron Paul in November?
Report Post »PaulRyanBailoutKing
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:42pmCheck out Drudge. Auto bialout has cost us 35 billion. Thank you, you fiscally conservative Paul Ryan.
Report Post »PaulRyanBailoutKing
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:46pmsorry 25 billion
Report Post »avgconservative
Posted on August 15, 2012 at 5:08pmAnd so… my guess is you are going to vote for Obama? Is that right? Or are you just trying to show your massive internet research abilities? Maybe you are just someone who likes to throw bombs…
Seriously… you’re conservative and you are putting this crap out there? Why? To confuse more linguine-spined moderates who couldn’t make up their mind of what toilet tissue to buy?????
Thanks, you friggin’ idiot.
Report Post »Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:41pmGonna be a tough race.
We need EVERY vote
(Especially with Obama stacking the deck)
Now it not the time for anything less than 100% push to get Obama out of the office.
100%
Nothing less.
Report Post »Best_Patriot
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:50pm“Stacking the deck?“ Reminds me of ”stealing the election.” I never thought you had so much in common with libs.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:39pm” Wyatt , my apologies, you sir are an oak.”
Report Post »Best_Patriot
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:14pmWhat‘s up with Ryan’s droopy eyes?
And what‘s up with that widow’s peak?
And what’s up with that giant honker of his?
Sorry, he lost my vote with all that.
Report Post »RANGER1965
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:30pmHumor really isn’t your thing.
Sorry.
Report Post »Master_and_Commander
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:33pmand don‘t forget he’s white, so he’s probably a racist…
Report Post »amignersoll
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:37pm@BEST_PATRIOT
Judge a book by its cover much?
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:40pmAHA! So you vote for style instead of substance! (Personally, I don’t trust any of them, but I‘d never let a candidate’s looks influence my vote. Did you ever notice, however, there aren’t many ugly politicos. Therefore, please refer to my first sentence. Now…where was I ?) Look deep into my eyes, Mr. Horse’s Patoot. You’re getting sleepy…getting sleepy…so sleepy…ssleeepeeeey………..Now, SOIL YOURSELF!
Report Post »Best_Patriot
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:51pmOh! You got me!
Report Post »Mike Benton
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:54pmSo you’ll stick with the skinny guy with the big ears…
Report Post »TexasHunter
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:19pmThat‘s all you have left now isn’t it? LMAO lets try to make fun of his looks because I am a Liberal and I have nothing us to say!! Very sad. By the way I don’t see a picture of you in your Avatar. So guessing that you are far from a Gem.
R & R 2012
OMG 2012
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