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Book: Paul Ryan ‘found himself sobbing’ during Jan. 6 attack
The Hill ^ | 07/10/22 8:49 PM ET | BY OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN

Posted on 07/10/2022 6:16:31 PM PDT by RandFan

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) said he was “sobbing” as he watched the Jan 6, 2021 attack at the Capitol happen, according to a new book.

In Atlantic journalist’s Mark Leibovich’s new book, “Thank You For Your Servitude,” Ryan said he felt “disturbed” about what was taking place in a building in which he spend most of his political life, according to CNN.

Ryan, who was Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) running mate in the 2012 presidential election, retired from his position as House Speaker in January 2019. He stepped into the role following former House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) retirement four years prior.

“I spent my whole adult life in that building,” Ryan told Leibovich in the book. “And I saw my friends, a lot of cops, some of my old security detail – I’m still friends with a bunch of those guys. It really disturbed me, foundationally.”

Ryan also told Leibovich that “something snapped in him” as he watched the insurrection.

“Ryan figured the president would bitch and moan and maybe make a big show of ‘fighting’ for his supporters for a while,” Leibovich wrote in his book. “Everyone could feel good and victimized. But eventually Trump would just leave; hopefully, he would know to do this on his own. And everyone could then just get on with their lives.”

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To: combat_boots

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141 posted on 07/11/2022 7:16:25 AM PDT by combat_boots
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To: RandFan

Whatta crock o’ shit! Lyin’ Ryan should have been cryin’ when those illegal aliens were streaming across the border, or when these ridiculous show trials started.


142 posted on 07/11/2022 7:21:00 AM PDT by Penelope Dreadful (And there is Pansies, that's for Thoughts.)
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To: RandFan

Because the truth about the election was known.


143 posted on 07/11/2022 7:47:09 AM PDT by Vaduz ( )
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To: ecomcon

I had to read that twice to believe what I was reading. Sobbing? Like a little girl who lost her puppy? Really? REALLY? Not choked up, not teary? But SOBBING? Is he kidding me?

I was watching the same thing he did and all I saw was a door window broken and some guys climbing up a wall. How does that make one “sob”? He is like the male version of AOC, a total drama queen


144 posted on 07/11/2022 7:48:35 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free, the USA will never have equal justice under the law)
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To: ecomcon

I had to read that twice to believe what I was reading. Sobbing? Like a little girl who lost her puppy? Really? REALLY? Not choked up, not teary? But SOBBING? Is he kidding me?

I was watching the same thing he did and all I saw was a door window broken and some guys climbing up a wall. How does that make one “sob”? He is like the male version of AOC, a total drama queen


145 posted on 07/11/2022 7:48:38 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free, the USA will never have equal justice under the law)
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To: Vigilanteman

Kinda feels like it. Great reference.


146 posted on 07/11/2022 8:58:31 AM PDT by WinstonSmith1984
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To: RandFan

Must have been the cramps.


147 posted on 07/11/2022 9:53:32 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: RandFan

Prolly sobs when he needs to step on a bug in his house.


148 posted on 07/11/2022 10:41:21 AM PDT by Jonny7797
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To: RandFan

What a nancyboy


149 posted on 07/11/2022 7:36:50 PM PDT by atc23 (The Matriarchal Society we embrace has led to masks and mandates and the cult of "safety")
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To: gundog

He works out in the congressional gym, then he spends the afternoon texting Barack Obama tryna get a meet up at the congressional bathhouse


150 posted on 07/11/2022 7:40:12 PM PDT by atc23 (The Matriarchal Society we embrace has led to masks and mandates and the cult of "safety")
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To: DoodleBob

There is no end to the usefulness of that perfect meme.

:)


151 posted on 07/11/2022 8:26:54 PM PDT by Salamander (Please visit my profile page help save my beloved dog's life. https://www.givesendgo.com/G2FUF)
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To: RandFan

I don’t believe his little boy scout act for one minute. Behind closed doors I imagine that he is a foul-mouthed, evil AF, criminal-degenerate.


152 posted on 07/12/2022 4:32:38 AM PDT by McCarthysGhost (q)
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To: RandFan
Guilty conscience?
153 posted on 07/12/2022 4:37:06 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: RandFan

Rolling my eyes. Another dang snowflake/drama queen trying to rack up brownie points with Dems and RINOS. I’m thinking the Founders would have stood and fought (physically) against a true danger. Modern politians turn and run away with tears streaming down their faces rather than standing even IF there was a real threat. They display a wide, wide streak of yellow down their backs. SMH


154 posted on 07/12/2022 8:14:39 AM PDT by TennesseeGirl
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To: RandFan

We were all crying a few days later


155 posted on 07/12/2022 8:15:55 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: RandFan

Was Paul Ryan aware of the over 200 riots in 2020 and our cities burning? Did he cry over the places citizens live and work?

Didn’t think so...


156 posted on 07/12/2022 8:38:54 AM PDT by GOPJ (MAGA POWER - - President Trump's endorsement record is 144-10)
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To: dfwgator

Deep State doesn’t recruit for brains or b@lls.

Ryan is a twofer.


157 posted on 07/12/2022 8:39:48 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: mewzilla

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=panty%20waist

Someone needs to add “See Paul Ryan”.


158 posted on 07/12/2022 8:41:27 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: RandFan

He’s either a lying RINO sack of $hit, or he’s a lying, RINO, girlie-man sack of $hit.


159 posted on 07/12/2022 1:14:37 PM PDT by Ancesthntr (“The right to buy weapons is the right to be free.” ― A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapons Shops of Isher)
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To: RandFan

Sobbing because there was a protest against election fraud?

What a nutcase


160 posted on 07/12/2022 2:00:52 PM PDT by Toughluck_freeper
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