Speaker Paul Ryan laments 'broken politics' in farewell address

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan lamented the country's “broken politics” and partisan fights during his farewell address on Wednesday, while also praising the achievements of Congress during the chaotic three years he held the gavel.

“We have taken on some of the biggest challenges of our time, and made a great and lasting difference in the trajectory of this country,” Ryan, R-Wis., who will likely be replaced by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi in the new session, said during his speech at the Library of Congress. “Certainly one Congress cannot solve all that ails us. Not every outcome has been perfect.”

Ryan added: “But that is our great system at work. And I am proud of what we have achieved together to make this a stronger and more prosperous country.”

Ryan’s speech caps off a career that saw him rise from a budget-minded congressman to Mitt Romney’s vice presidential pick in 2012 to the House speaker. He ends his time in Congress after a difficult two years dominated by the unpredictable decision-making and hardball politics of President Trump, whose coarse leadership style and comments occasionally prompted from the affable Midwestern lawmaker a gentle rebuke. He also struggled to deal with gridlock on Capitol Hill, including Republican divisions over issues including health care and immigration.

“The state of politics these days is another question, and frankly one I don’t have an answer for,” Ryan said. “As I look ahead to the future, this much I know: Our complex problems are solvable. That is to say, our problems are solvable if our politics will allow it.”

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Ryan you were one of the assholes who broke it.

[kysrsoze]

1. So long, ASSHOLE. Good riddance.

[Iggo]

2. You broke it, Ryan.

Fuck you very much.

[RainCaster]

3. What a doosh

[bearssoapbox]

4. Here's an idea Lyin' Ryan

Throw a big ol' kegger to celebrate all your "accomplishments" of your time as 'FAILURE OF THE HOUSE'.

[Blue_true]

5. That is like a burglar lamenting working burglar alarms. nt

[MyOwnPeace]

6. "laments broken politics"

says the kid in the living room holding a baseball bat while standing over a busted lamp.

I guess he never really did "get it."

So now at least he's going to leave - and we have to clean up the mess...........................

"Thanks for nothing, "Eddy Munster" Ryan.

[MurrayDelph]

7. Republicans complaining about broken politics remind me

of my favorite Emo Philips joke:

My sister married a German. Which I admit is not the most efficient way to get back at them. I'm at a deli with her husband. He says, "Emo, I can't get a good bagel back in Germany!" I said, "well, whose fault is that?"

[StTimofEdenRoc]

8. If only he would have read Kurt Vonnegut and not Ayn Rand

[Vinca]

14. So true. He got that shit in his head and it was like a parasite.

His biggest regret is not kicking Grandma off Social Security and Medicare, even though he depended on his deceased father's SS to exist.

[doc03]

9. The Republicans said their job was to make sure

Obama was never re-elected and he says we have broken politics.

[smirkymonkey]

10. He thinks he's getting off easily and ahead of the coming disaster.

He can run, but he can't hide. I don't think this is over for him just yet. I hope not. I want to see that slimy little rodent burn in hell.

[SWBTATTReg]

11. And you were right in the middle of all of this. Thanks so much for your wonderful attempts ...

to better the American political scene in our country. You did a wonderful job (sarcasm dripping here).

I think you already know what kind of legacy you've established and you do know that you are damaged goods.

[DFW]

12. This is sort of like the makers of Hostess Twinkies lamenting obesity. n/t

[ooky]

13. Good bye

you corrupt, feckless Prick. Enjoy your money.

You did nothing to help Americans but the special interests will erect statues of you.

[ProfessorGAC]

15. Apparently, He Doesn't Own A Mirror

Either that or if he has one there is no reflection when he looks at it.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

16. vicious little hypocrite ...