Well, MY quills are not standing straight out any more, or at least not as many of them. Frankly, I had been as nervous about Romney as a cat plunked down in a kennel full of dogs. Up to now, I was sure that Romney would be torn apart by the liberals because he mistakenly thought them to be somewhat sympathetic to his own philosophy, with just a few subtle differences.
They are not. They have the empathy of Tasmanian devils, or wolverines, or just maybe grizzly bears with a toothache.
Enter Paul Ryan, who is quite aware that the liberals, and most especially liberals of a party different from his own, are vicious, cunning creatures, gone entirely feral and unable to contain their reactions when confronted.
It is not as if Congressman Ryan is stepping into the big predators’ cage unprepared. He has tamed lions, tigers and bears before, and can marshall response to the most off-handed attacks, with what seems to be almost ease. His choir-boy looks conceal a sharp and powerful intellect, and he has the facts at hand to counter most arguments that may be hurled at him with logic and calm demeanor.
Ad Hominem attacks, on the other hand, probably deserve a much different response, and here is where a little Reaganesque charm comes in. I am not sure how much of this Paul Ryan possesses, but even harking back to some of Reagan’s better replies (”There you go again, Jimmy”) could be highly effective.
Shuuuush, this is between only you and I.... If only the Liberal talking heads, Mediawhores, and Gaystopo, knew that every time they speak out and lie, which is the same thing, I become more resolute, more bedrock, more philanthropic to Conservative causes.. Just don’t tell them, because they may stop before I become a real fanatic.. :)