Posted on 06/22/2016 3:56:52 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
...Ryan called the Democratic lawmakers' sit-in Wednesday to protest inaction on gun laws a "publicity stunt," saying that House liberals were more interested in headlines....
.....the sit-in that began earlier in Ryan's chamber earned his scorn.
"This is nothing more than a publicity stunt," Ryan said, saying House Democrats would infringe on Second Amendment rights and do nothing to prevent terrorist attacks. "This is not about a solution to a problem. This is about trying to get attention."
Ryan said they would not take up gun bills that the Senate already voted down on Monday. He called on legislation to be drafted in a "calm and cool manner,' not through sit-ins.
Ryan also defended the lack of cameras broadcasting the sit-in, saying it was normal procedure when the body is in recess.
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That’s a good idea. Have Occupy whatever take over the chamber.
Well, since I believe the custodians at the Capitol vote Democrap, it is a good idea.
Without cameras, microphones or cool air, the GOP will put an immediate stop to the liberal mindset.
Besides, either Pelosi or Harry Reid did the same to us, Paul baby.
The entire Congress is nothing but a publicity stunt. Obama speaks and it becomes their mantra. Oust them all!
I think, IMHO, this is a stunt to take the heat off of Clinton after the thrashing that Trump gave her today...
But it isn’t going to work, guns were yesterday, it’s over, it’s done, today was Clinton getting what we have waited for years for and nobody with a backbone and balls was able to stand up and do it...it happened today!!!
GO.TRUMP.GO!!! ALL THE WAY TO THE OVAL OFFICE!!!
his pals in the party of the democrat are helping him look good for re-election.
Correct. And they have been revolutionaries for decades and decades and decades.
You think for one minute we won't shoot back?
The left is made up of such idiots that they want laws preventing their side from getting armed.
Brilliant! We call it Sabotage.
Shall not be infringed.
Someone please explain why is it a good thing that Ryan won’t allow the House an up or down vote on this issue?
I thought we wanted our elected representatives on the record regarding the second amendment.
Who is Ryan protecting?
I find it shocking, but not surprising that they are using the same tactics used to defend civil rights in their hay days to deny law abiding citizens their civil rights.
Why doesn’t he have the Sargent at Arms clear the building? He’s letting them make a mockery of the chamber.
“Who is Ryan protecting?”
A vote means cameras are rolling. No. What Ryan needs to do is simply go in front of the microphone and say those in the chamber would rather go after the constitution than Islamic terrorists. Play up America and why the democrats are destroying America.
This is the time to go patriotic.
“Who is Ryan protecting?”
Who benefits by Ryan doing nothing?
0bama
H3llary
Ryan
#32 The party in Control or Majority set the agenda and what legislation is brought up for debate and votes. Period!
That’s why.
NO!
Shut off the AC and turn off the lights.
Let’s also not forget that the first two years of Obama, he had both the house and Senate in rat control.
They refused to pass any gun laws INCLUDING the Assault weapon ban.
The DO something about it, MISTER SPEAKER!
Turn off the lights and the TV cameras and the A/C! If they’re REALLY committed, they’ll stay.
If not, they’ll slink off like they usually do...with NO repercussions, of course.
*Rolleyes*
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