[Izzy Dunne]

Take a look at the diversion here:

RYAN: "The stimulus was a case of political patronage, corporate welfare and cronyism at their worst. You, the working men and women of this country, were cut out of the deal."
THE FACTS: Ryan himself asked for stimulus funds shortly after Congress approved the $800 billion plan, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

They're saying that Ryan shouldn't play the game the way the rules ended up, because he was against the rules that were made.

That's like saying that the Cardinals shouldn't use a designated hitter when playing in Texas Stadium, because the Cardinals don't like the DH rule.

If they rule that the trough is open, then you are NOT a hypocrite if you go feeding, even if you voted to close the trough.

[BWDog]

I remember some years ago when a Virginia governor wanted to opt out of going after some federal money (education related, I think) that he had been against. The hue-and-cry rose from the predictable banshees about how unthinkable it was that he wouldn't go after the state's "share." Of course, he relented and went after the money. Undoubtedly it was spent with little noticeable effect... But, but, but, it was "for the children."

Bah...