I agree with you that Ryan was interesting (when he bucked Obama on budget and when he ran for VP). However, I believe he has been co-opted and compromised.
Much like Boehner and Ohio Gov John Kasich. Ever since the Golf Summit on 5/18/11 (Boehner/Kasich and Obama/Biden) Boehner and Kasich have tacked left, and now Boehner is doing all Obama’s leg work in the House.
Good reason to have “a Nation of Laws not of Men” ~ John Adams
In the past I could usually understand or appreciate Ryan’s reasoning even if I disagreed with him. This time I can’t.
You’re right on the John Adams quote.