Paul Ryan's Faustian bargain

[dreamshark]

Oh, Paul, how could you? I don't agree with your politics, but I used to have respect for you. You seemed like one of the rare politicians that was both competent and principled. For a couple of weeks there it looked like you might actually take the high, hard road of opposing the candidate at the top of your ticket purely because you know the difference between right and wrong. But you caved.

But you're still the most photogenic and visually expressive politician in town. And now I don't have to feel the slightest guilt in relishing the ongoing gallery of photos of Paul Ryan Contemplating the Candidacy of Donald Trump. (Wouldn't this would make a fantastic art exhibition once the election is over?) To see the full exhibit, try googling "Paul Ryan commenting on Donald Trump images."

Here's my current favorite: Paul Ryan the day after Trump let loose his comment on the "Mexican judge." Which also happened to be the day after Ryan finally endorsed the Donald (without ever using the word "endorse," although he owned up to it later. Reluctantly. Through a spokesman.)

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[quadong.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, my Republican senator unendorsed Trump the other day. So pleased with this. (Yes, he has a political motivation most senators don't have, but I don't care.)

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

I was going to say, "Yay for Kirk" until I looked up the back story. Now all I can say is "Yay for Tammy Duckworth!" I hope all the other down-ticket challengers to craven Republican incumbents use the same tactic. I'll be rooting for her come election day.