General Discussion

sadbear

(4,340 posts) Thu Aug 30, 2012, 10:07 PM Aug 2012

If Yahoo! is any indication, we're fucked.

"He had substance. He exercises great efficiency with a quip or a one-liner. He makes each point cogent and uncluttered. I got the impression that he's a straight shooter, without being the at-times bombastic Chris Christie.

-- Jennifer Morrison

I am one of the unemployed in that line. Ryan's speech reminds me that President Obama has held 106 fundraisers and played golf during the last six months without meeting with his jobs creation council. I think I am becoming tired of "standing in line."

-- Lyn Brooks

While Ryan's speech didn't convince me to vote for Romney, it didn't convince me not too, either. I like the idea of having a younger leader in that position, someone of my generation who likes the same music I do. Ryan brought a laugh from the crowd when he compared his musical tastes to Romney's and said his ranged from "AC/DC to Zeppelin." I also liked when he highlighted that he and Romney were a generation apart, which I think is a good thing.

-- Freddy Sherman

Ryan was charming, witty, and downright truthful.

Ryan appealed to young voters--like me--who are concerned whether they will find a job once they graduate college.

Finally, Paul Ryan made me breathe a little easier concerning Romney's religion. While I am no advocate of Mormonism, the fact that Romney is devoted to his church is a positive trait that he can take to the White House.

Thank you, Paul Ryan, for restoring my faith in the Republican Party.

-- Josh McKinney

I must admit Ryan grabbed my attention and simply refused to let go. I knew very little about him until tonight. I feel a little more clearly about his platform and what he feels Mitt Romney could potentially do if in office. As of this moment, the GOP has a strong lead with my vote.

-- D. Emile Delaney

Ryan's strength is that, instead of threatening to throw out the government programs that so many rely on, he and Mitt Romney will work with Congress to cut spending and create a national government that will live within its means. Ryan understands the importance of family and our country's values, which are founded on a legacy of hard work and thrift.

His speech gave me hope that with Mitt Romney's business acumen and Ryan's determination for real government change, together they will provide the leadership we need to steer our economic future onto a course of prosperity.

-- William Ray Fullmer

Ryan took the time to bring to our attention that it is good to be successful, that accomplishing good things is something Americans should be proud of and strive to accomplish. Unfortunately, it seems as if some people feel that being successful is cause for shame.

A Romney-Ryan ticket may take us to a better destination.

-- Morris Armstrong

http://news.yahoo.com/voters-react-ryans-speech-charming-witty-smug-deceptive-155300155.html