Rep. Paul Ryan: Wisc. Democrats ‘Lack Respect for Rule of Law’
- Posted on February 26, 2011 at 7:19am by
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Congressman Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., addressed ongoing protests in Madison and the “Fugitive 14,” the 14 state Senate Democrats who fled the state to avoid a vote on Gov. Scott Walker’s budge proposal. In the end, the debate boils down to the need for fiscal responsibility, Ryan told a Business Day gathering this week.
“I didn’t like the legislation that was moving through Washington the last two years. I didn’t like cap and trade; I didn’t like ObamaCare; I didn’t like the stimulus. But I didn’t walk out,” Paul said. “We stayed and did our jobs, we voted, we tried to amend, we made our debates Elections have consequences. They won, we lost. That’s the way it works. So I just don’t understand this lack of respect for the rule of law.”
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charles1540
Posted on February 28, 2011 at 3:40pmAs long as democrats continue to have leaders like REED and Queen Nancy are only going to loose more and house and senate seats along with the presidency in 2012… Then just maybe we will see the end of these progressive and liberal folks.
Report Post »temple62
Posted on February 27, 2011 at 6:11pmObama considers America a whorehouse and himself as the Pimp-in-Chief. This illegitimate carnival clown has done more to degrade America in two years than his teammates Clinton and Carter did in their full terms! 2012 cannot come soon enough!
Report Post »*************
Posted on February 27, 2011 at 2:37amRep. Paul Ryan says Wisc. Democrats ‘Lack Respect for Rule of Law. Yeah only Republicans do that!
Report Post »ISRFLAGSTILLTHERE
Posted on February 27, 2011 at 12:11amPlan B hire some bounty hunters Governor Walker!
Report Post »NHABE64
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 9:42pmPaul, you are a very smart man and deseving of respect from all of us. However, I must comment that there is no longer a Democratic Party. They have been replaced by the new world order party of Socialist Progressives. These cockroaches have all sold their souls to the devil and have joined hands with the Muslim Brotherhood, the unions. the communist party to bring down America. They will not win of course and God knows we need people like you to be here for us. One word for these cockroach socialists like Obama, Van Jones, and the others “God is watching” and I do not believe he is happy with you betrayors of America. Hooyah for the Republican Party and the Tea Party. Victory is less than two years away! Hooyah!
Report Post »JoeAverage
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 7:57pmWis has been controlled by the Libs for sooo long, they dug a huge hole. Now some fiscal responsible repubs want to straighten out the mess, and they are tagged every nasty name under the sun?? The wis voters had enough, and those dandy 14 dems will be gone after their next election.
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 7:48pmThis is good…maybe we need to abolish K-Street…Then we could really fix our nation!
Report Post »six4life
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 6:07pmWhen will the nice law abiding Republicans understand that the enemy –progressive/socialist/Marxist/communists are NOT NICE and DO NOT INTEND to play by the rules ? Know thy enemy….
Report Post »SoCalWalt
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 5:56pmRep. Ryan doesn’t understand their disrespect for the rule of law? It’s simple: they’re libs. Libs pick and choose the laws they’ll obey, and disparage and ignore the laws they disagree with. Lovely humans, those libs.
Report Post »ElaineA
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 5:35pmRecall. and start at the very top.
Report Post »Impeach Obama
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 5:26pmDidn’t Obama teach the Republicans anything????? Just pass laws, bill, etc, regardless of the constitution.
Report Post »Hugie 59 PA
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 5:14pmMakes a lot of common sense. I already commented using the same logic a few days ago and I think most Americans are getting it.
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 5:08pmRyan is on target. I would like to see more conservatives speaking out on this point, what is happening in Wisc is anarchy and that is not acceptable. Half of these morons are eligable to be recalled and I hope each of them are. If Wisc. voters dont want to see more of this nonsence, they need to deal with it swiftly and forcefully.
Report Post »88allin
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 4:44pmRyan is ryght on point as usual . Hopefully he can get something done with the budget
Report Post »DevotedDad
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 4:19pmNo taxation without representation.
If you are in a State where the elected leaders have fled, you are not being represented. The argument that you should be forced to work all week and have taxes taken from your check, to help pay for elected officials who have fled the State, their duties, and their constituents, is ridiculous.
You could always pay the back taxes when and if the Democrats come back to work.
Report Post »3fingerpete
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 3:29pmRyan didn’t need to walk out. The Senate Republicans have the power of the filibuster to block and delay, so there is no need for them to leave Washington. And Senate Republicans have no qualms about swinging that filibuster club whenever it is politically convenient regardless of the harm it may do. Now Republicans have suddenly discovered that elections have consequences, and that legislation deserves an up and down vote. How convenient!
Wisconsin Democrats don’t have the filibuster, however. The next best thing is denying a quorum. Not quite as elegant as a filibuster but there it is. Whatever it is, it isn’t illegal, nor does it disrespect the rule of law.
Report Post »kraphtsman
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 4:38pmCall their behavior whatever you want… these Democrat lawmakers are behaving like bratty spoiled children who suddenly find they don’t always get their way. The taxpayers in Wisconsin and the rest of the country see them for what they are and who they truly represent (NOT the 90% of non-union, taxpaying workers, who these union-tools seem to have forgotten are NOT the enemy, but America’s actual “working class”).
The States and the U.S. Government are essentially bankrupt, and the non-government-union workers of America are FED UP with the corrupt and self-serving relationship between Democratic Party and the government employee unions voting their LAVISH compensation and benefit packages, at the rest of American taxpayers’ expense ! Finally, as in Wisconsin and Ohio, taxpayers have realized that THEY (NOT the unions, or these totally union-owned Democrat politicians) ARE THE BOSS. It‘s obvious these delusional fools can’t grasp WHY their party just earned themselves the worst political thrashing EVER in an election, at virtually EVERY level of local, state and federal government.
Taxpayers aren’t feeling much sympathy for these selfish and piggish Democrat stooges. Since when is it “right” or “fair” that the average government employee receive more than 1 and 1/2 times in wages and benefits what the rest of American workers earn, for performing equivalent work ?
The proverbial jig is definitely up. So these Democrat lawmakers can only resort to go into hiding, shedding more and more light on their narrowly-controlled and selfish interests. Their days are numbered and they KNOW it ! Their childish and pathetic behavior will only continue to justify the collective wisdom of voting their sorry butts OUT of office (after all, only one more seat is needed in Wisconsin, and we taxpayers here in Ohio have ALREADY locked their ilk out of power….).
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 5:16pmI’m sure you can make excuses for satan also, well, you do with Obama all the time also, typical, grow up spoiled child.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 8:51pmFace it, the flee-bags need to GROW UP, SHOW UP, and VOTE. If they don’t, they need to resign or be un-elected. The Republicans,like it or not, function entirely within the rules. The Democrats only obey the rules they like……kind of like children!
Report Post »Ken
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 3:13pmThe politics of lies must come to an end. It is refreshing to hear an honest assesment of just how much financial damage has been done to this country. Only by being honest will we solve our problems. I applaun Congressman Ryan.
Report Post »KL
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 2:45pmI’m glad to see Paul Ryan speaking out…..but where is Speaker of the House? The reason the progressive democrats propaganda is heard more in this country….is because REPUBLICANS let them. WHERE is the Republican leader? If a republican that is going to run against Obama in 2012 doesn’t start standing up NOW…….then Obama will serve another term!!
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 3:26pmi dunno..maybe ryan is from wisconsin, and it is a wisconsin issue…if ohio was in the spotlight i think boehner would speak up…i know there are national implications, but i don’t see a problem with boehner not speaking about the wisconsin thing at this time
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 2:44pmGood man! No fear. Face the consequences with truth.
Report Post »Jeremiah15-19to21
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 2:41pmHere is a timely word from the Bible: “Therefore, this is what the LORD says: If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak noble words, rather than worthless ones, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must return to you; you must not return to them. Then I will make you a fortified wall of bronze to this people. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you. This is the LORD’s declaration. I will deliver you from the power of evil people and redeem you from the control of the ruthless.” Jeremiah 15:19-21
Report Post »NatalieF
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 1:57pmThey are just dragging this out as long as possible so the unions can bus in more and more “protesters”. We have many sheep in this country that can be swayed but what they interpret as popular opinion. The commies know this full well.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 1:45pmProgressives/socialist/liberals/democrats are spoiled children ,they want it all ,they want it now ,they refuse to earn it ,they don’t care who else has to pay the price or clean up the mess and if you question them or tell them no ,then you are the bad guy.It’s time to put them over our collective knees and give them a spanking they will never forget.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 1:57pmYeah, but don’t forget – they are the most “open minded”.
Report Post »dcenac
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 1:37pmHe makes me feel hopeful!
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 3:52pmFortunately I have Ryan as my Congressman, I voted and got Walker for Gov., and my stare rep (r) is here doing his job instead of being on the lam. Oh and did I mention we got rid of Feingold
Report Post »temple62
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 1:35pmWhy does America tolerate substandard politicians? There is no answer so “RECALL”!
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 1:56pmI agree. New special election ! Then we’ll see what and who the majority really is.
Report Post »taskmaster78
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 4:17pmBecause the minority of our population, 20% are brain dead and want to vote on “America has talent” or “Survivor” anything that means anything is not a priority.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 6:04pmI think a governor who considers the illegal action of planting provocateurs to disrupt the peaceful protests in Wisconson doesn’t respect the First Amendment right to peaceful protests. The Madison police chief didn’t much like the idea of endagering people, including his officers either by this illegal action either. Here’s what he said:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/news/view.cfm?news_id=2516
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 6:27pmJZS, are you a member of the thought police? Is it a crime to think something??? Please enlighten us on where he actually broke the law or actually did anything by thinking about it. The thought occurred to him and then he used his better judgement and opted against such a thing. More then I can say for your liberal cronies in DC. If you’re going to try a smear campaign you should be better equipped then with the half baked crap you come here peddling. Try again.
Report Post »ISRFLAGSTILLTHERE
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 11:59pmWhy doesn’t Governor Walker hire some bounty hunters to hogtie and return the cowardly dems. on the run back to Wis. I’m sure theres plenty of patriotic Wis. folk who would donate/contribute to save some taxpayer bucks!
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 27, 2011 at 12:15am@hifi74 – this wasn’t the thought police, this was the police police. The Chief of Police in Milwaukee.
You probably didn‘t follow the link so I’ll give you one key sentence from the Chief of Police in Madison: I would like to hear more of an explanation from Governor Walker as to what exactly was being considered, and to what degree it was discussed by his cabinet members.
Maybe that sound innocuous, but he‘s challenging the Governor to show he wasn’t conspiring to comment a crime. Conspiracy to comment a crime is a crime, whether followed through or not.
HiFive, your ideology has eclipsed your moral compass. You know that a state Governor, who thinks he’s talking to a billionaire benefactor about the possibility of endangering peaceful demonstrators and possibly even the police by planting provocateurs is wrong. You know that.
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