Ryan would only be out of pocket from July 2012 until the election. If they won, he could have Palin put him, as VP, as the person in charge of balancing the budget. He would have more power as VP than in the House, IMHO.
He might be able to run for re-election in the house at the same time, a la Lieberman.
Not now. Right now, with the islamic horde clawing at our throats, we need someone who knows and understands islam upside-down and inside-out. WEST absolutely does. Let Ryan and his people deal with the economy from where they are.
Our enemy is already through the gates. Palin will need a strong right hand she can trust. I have watched Col. West since his days in Iraq. He is the man. No doubt in my mind. He is honest and he is not corrupt. He is loyal and has already put his life on the line for us, US.
I would trust him with my life and I would trust him with the country I love.