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Why The Screwed Generation Is Turning To Paul Ryan
The Daily Beast ^ | Aug 16, 2012 | Kirsten Powers

Posted on 08/16/2012 5:14:38 AM PDT by Palmetto Patriot

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To: Mr. Bird

“Sweet deal” is 1 in 4 adults under 30 living mom & pop, junior:)


21 posted on 08/16/2012 7:18:27 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: skeeter
with mom & pop, that is...
22 posted on 08/16/2012 7:19:43 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: Rodm

So was Palin for that matter.


23 posted on 08/16/2012 7:28:32 AM PDT by JCBreckenridge (Texas, Texas, Whisky)
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To: JCBreckenridge
“What, you think we invented the term? No, it was a term used by Baby boomers after they turned 35 for them to say, “don’t trust anyone under 35”. Simple as that. No more, no less.”

Point taken. :)

I also hear your point on Romney. He still has a lot of convincing to do for conservatives. I fear his establishment advisers are now saying, “Feel free to run back to the left now, Ryan has secured those hicks on the right for us.” Ryan could be a step in the right direction, or a prelude to a colossal mistake.

24 posted on 08/16/2012 7:33:50 AM PDT by LaserJock
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To: Palmetto Patriot

I cracked up at her “logic” the other day on Special Report. Her argument about Ryan’s plan was “those under 55 will be old one day and will be affected.” Somewhere between being told those people would have a choice before they got old and what they were facing right now went right above her head. It amazes me how the left can rationalize anything they don’t agree with.


25 posted on 08/16/2012 7:38:29 AM PDT by bamagirl1944 (That's short for Alabama, not Obama)
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To: Marie
It took him a couple of months to finally swallow that this is how much the gov’t was taking from him - he’s still miffed about it.

Want to focus taxpayers in general on how much the gov't is taking from them?

Do away with withholding.

Give everyone their gross earnings in their paycheck.

Make everyone write checks to the gov't at the end of the month.

Make sure there are one each for income tax, social security, and medicare.

See how long people put up with big government after that.

26 posted on 08/16/2012 7:48:05 AM PDT by Palmetto Patriot (2010 All Over Again. Make it happen. Get Busy!)
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To: LaserJock

If I’m wrong, and Romney happens to govern in a conservative fashion, and rollback Obamacare etc, then I’ll happily admit that I was off.

But, I don’t think I’m wrong. And I can see progressives within the party stabbing Ryan in the back if they lose. If this ticket loses, do you think that Ryan is going to pull off a Nixon?

No, and that’s the problem. Sure, its great that they have a conservative at VP - but it’s a position with absolutely zero power, except to act as a scapegoat.

Do you really want Ryan’s prospects in 2016 to be the same as Palin’s in 2012? I don’t. I’d much rather Romney chose someone like Pawlenty.


27 posted on 08/16/2012 7:48:55 AM PDT by JCBreckenridge (Texas, Texas, Whisky)
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To: skeeter

When you compare the size of the Baby Boom generation to the size of the Gen X generation, and the fact those entitlements will be ensured....I’d say sweet deal in comparison to possibly paying in and getting nothing...though I guess it’s like saying antifreeze tastes sweeter than motor oil.


28 posted on 08/16/2012 9:21:00 AM PDT by Crimson Elephant
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To: Crimson Elephant
I get your point, but I paid in, will not get out, and am a (latter phase) Boomer.

As a long time conservative who's voted in every possible way for smaller less intrusive government the generalization kinda irritates me. Its counter productive.

29 posted on 08/16/2012 11:31:38 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: trussell; Brad's Gramma; Salvation; Mercat
Update on prayer for mercat’s brother, Jim ...

>>>This morning the doc was saying his condition was “dire” and to expect only a few more days. But now he has rallied and tomorrow they believe he will be strong enough for them to do the tracheotomy which is great since that’s a step towards his recovery. Thank you all for your prayers and keep it up. It’s working.<<<

Praise God ... Psalm 30:2 ~ “O Lord my God, I cried to thee for help, and thou hast healed me.”

30 posted on 08/17/2012 8:10:05 AM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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To: Pegita; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; AlGone2001; ...

Prayer warriors, please see post 30 for a prayer need update.


31 posted on 08/17/2012 10:00:56 AM PDT by trussell (I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
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To: Pegita; Mercat; trussell

Prayers for Jim to get the procedures needed to help him heal and recover.


32 posted on 08/17/2012 10:05:16 AM PDT by luvie (Debating the foolish brings no benefit.)
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To: Pegita
Praise God!!! Thank you for the update. Prayers continue...
33 posted on 08/17/2012 10:14:59 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Palmetto Patriot
Dolan: Ryan Is a ‘Great Public Servant’ (great insight into Ryan's views)
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Paul Ryan, Joe Biden, and Liberal False Equivalence
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Paul Ryan Faces Left-Wing Religious Attack
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiness (Paul Ryan)
Paul Ryan: Midwesterner, Catholic, intellectual
34 posted on 08/17/2012 5:38:24 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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