Ryan Leads Timid Republicans in Repudiation of 2016 Vote

Before we all give up and run screaming, just remember that you knew that the Republicans were a bunch of lily-livered cowards and that our leadership talks the talk but rarely walks the walk.  We KNEW that Paul Ryan was not going to repeal Obamacare, we KNEW it, but some of us still can't believe it.  Even my local representative in my state legislature has been a huge disappointment because he is easily swayed by those who band together and convince themselves to ignore principled positions and do what is more "popular."  What is more popular is to spend money.  What in God's name our representatives would do if they actually had to cut spending, I guess we will never know.

So, what to do?  Why vote when none of the items on the agenda ever change?  I don't know about voting, I will probably continue to vote, but I will support Convention of States.  I don't really care that the John Birch Society and Eagle Forum are up in arms about it and that they think we will have a run-away convention if we manage to finally approve the Convention of States; I mean, who cares?  They are already running away from our Constitution as fast as they can and there is too much money in lobbying to every change the way that bills are created and passed.  It is time for Term Limits and our representatives will NEVER vote in Term Limits for themselves.  There are other things that must be addressed, but Term Limits are my sticking point.

I used to believe that Term Limits limited someone from serving effectively because of the learning curve.  No longer.  By the time these guys get to be representatives or senators, they are well aware of how to make money from politics.  Paul Ryan used to be a constitutional conservative, and he has fallen from grace.  He is no longer a Conservative and the stridency of his voice will tell you about his level of desperation to convince his audience that he still believes in Conservative principles when that is the furthest possible thing from the truth.  "These are Conservative Policies!" says Ryan in his highest tonal whine.  That's when you know that we're doomed. 

I hope Trump figures out how to navigate these dangerous waters.  It's tough when your leaders are bought and paid for and have convinced all who are willing to listen that Conservatism is alive and well.  Well, it probably is, but not in Washington D.C.!

With the downfall of Fox News, and the cowardice of the Republican leadership, our future seems even more bleak than it did before Obama destroyed the health insurance system in this country.  There are so many demands on a shrinking upper class whose tax dollars will never be able to stretch to fund all the social goodies that the politicians have promised.  No wall, no decrease in spending, none of the promises from the campaign are coming to pass and before you wonder too long about why this is happening, go read about Convention of States.  It may be our only hope.