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1StrongBlackMan

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51. Uhmmm, Mr ryan ...

Sun Oct 7, 2012, 11:33 AM

Oct 2012

"Right now about 60 percent of the American people get more benefits in dollar value from the federal government than they pay back in taxes," Ryan said. "So we're going to a majority of takers versus makers in America and that will be tough to come back from that. They'll be dependent on the government for their livelihoods than themselves."

Please provide a list all of your adult non-government employment (after your having graduated from college thanks to medicare survivor's benefits and federally backed loans).

Oh, that would be a very, very short list ... like none.

Oh ... I forgot this:

After graduating from college (1992), Ryan worked as a marketing consultant for his family's Janesville-based business, Ryan Inc., a construction firm founded by his great-grandfather in 1884. Ryan also headed up his own consulting firm, and worked as an aide to former Sen. Robert Kasten Jr. until 1993.
http://usconservatives.about.com/od/champions/p/PaulRyanBIO.htm

Yeah ... that's what my resume read and what I told my friends ... after I graduated from college and couldn't find a job; only I didn't have a family business to cover my lie.

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Paul Ryan: 60 Percent Of Americans Are 'Takers,' Not 'Makers' [View all] jsr Oct 2012 OP

from 47 up to 60 percent now? 2pooped2pop Oct 2012 #1

Bet he is really pissed about universal sufferage. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #3

lol 2pooped2pop Oct 2012 #14

Only those with property should get to vote treestar Oct 2012 #47

Actually, I think it's spelled 'suffrage' ElboRuum Oct 2012 #63

DU's spell checker must be broken.... dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #70

60% of Lyan Ryan is full of shit Flashmann Oct 2012 #36

Dear Obama campaign BeyondGeography Oct 2012 #2

It's killing me now! Why does no one bring up how much some of the wealthy take from taxpayers? brewens Oct 2012 #4

me too barbtries Oct 2012 #7

I am a taker? RuthK Oct 2012 #18

I think that is exactly what they are saying Ruth. AllyCat Oct 2012 #20

"When we can't work, we're supposed to drop dead?" Amaril Oct 2012 #22

exactly. barbtries Oct 2012 #23

Of course they are takers. And just look at people like Ryan himself notadmblnd Oct 2012 #37

I heard part of his story was saving his social security benefits he got because his dad died brewens Oct 2012 #67

Ryan uses twisted logic in assigning labels. SDjack Oct 2012 #5

Ryan the FAKER Donkees Oct 2012 #6

Says the guy who has spent his entire life sucking the government tit. OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2012 #8

. jsr Oct 2012 #10

Ryan did have a few other short-term/part-time jobs, but don't flatter him: Denzil_DC Oct 2012 #24

This coming from a guy who became a millionaire working for the federal government Bjorn Against Oct 2012 #9

got pension? sarchasm Oct 2012 #11

And he hasn't had to pay for health care Patiod Oct 2012 #33

I like the idea of Socialism lunatica Oct 2012 #12

Yeah, And 40% Of That 60% That Are Voting Age Will Vote For The GOP DallasNE Oct 2012 #13

The percentage of the 47% or the 60%, bluestate10 Oct 2012 #15

Well at least he's clarifying the Republican view to the people in his district undeterred Oct 2012 #16

So I guess that makes all the red states "takers". crazylikafox Oct 2012 #17

First Obama's numbers are up, and now the Republicans' are too! Bucky Oct 2012 #19

still putting down those they want to vote for them. oy. KG Oct 2012 #21

Paul Ryan: 60% Asshole, 38% Douche, 2% Milk n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #25

Damn it ... I wish people would learn some manners ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #40

I know, I'm sorry, it's a bad habit. porphyrian Oct 2012 #42

re: Paul Ryan: 60 Percent Of Americans Are 'Takers,' Not 'Makers' allan01 Oct 2012 #26

Are you a Maker, Mr. Ryan? davidthegnome Oct 2012 #27

Great post! treestar Oct 2012 #43

Thanks! davidthegnome Oct 2012 #56

This guy again. ellie Oct 2012 #28

I used to be like Ryan. rogrot Oct 2012 #29

I want to whack that brat on the side of the head and tell him to get a real job. valerief Oct 2012 #30

Can't help saying rogrot Oct 2012 #31

As a Social Security recipient of that few hundred a month I worked 40-plus years for, I say... classof56 Oct 2012 #46

He oughta know. hobbit709 Oct 2012 #32

Virtually all the Republican voting states are "takers" and not "makers" like those byeya Oct 2012 #34

What is with agtcovert Oct 2012 #35

These idiots don't want to win. sarcasmo Oct 2012 #38

For all the snark - his point is partially correct. SmileyRose Oct 2012 #39

That doesn't sit right treestar Oct 2012 #41

This reminds me of the 400 years of slavery. Who were bonniebgood Oct 2012 #44

So, let me get this straight. The guy who runs the lathe is a "taker". lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #45

Ah yes, Ryan the pretender AnnaLee Oct 2012 #48

Pretty big words for someone who has only ever worked for the government. Brickbat Oct 2012 #49

Babies are makers; check their diapers. Doesn't mean that they are superior for it. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #50

Uhmmm, Mr ryan ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #51

he is a scum PowerToThePeople Oct 2012 #52

Yes but here is the question I have for you - HOW???? AnnaLee Oct 2012 #55

That question is bigger than either of us PowerToThePeople Oct 2012 #57

Values Hydra Oct 2012 #60

Hope Joe brings this up... fugop Oct 2012 #53

Says the guy who received Social Security benefits from age 15 through college after his father died Ikonoklast Oct 2012 #54

Excuse me, but what has Ryan himself ever made? What an asshole. - n/t coalition_unwilling Oct 2012 #58

We could come up with several suggestions for that! davidthegnome Oct 2012 #59

Words from one of the greatest "Takers" of them all Hydra Oct 2012 #61

Paul, the government signs your paycheck. YOU'RE a taker too. tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #62

What has Paul Ryan ever made? What about der Fuhrer Ayn Rand? Or how about Romney? aint_no_life_nowhere Oct 2012 #64

What a pair, and way to up the ante on your own team!! Coyotl Oct 2012 #65

And where does your paycheck come from, Paul? NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #66

isn't it ryan who's never done anything else but draw his government check? HiPointDem Oct 2012 #68

"I'M RICH" Care Acutely Oct 2012 #69

Hey! Asshat! There's an easy way to change that eridani Oct 2012 #71

What does he think a "safety net" is? JHB Oct 2012 #72