Greg Kelly: I'M Not A Fan Of Paul Ryan

Politics, my friends, is a theater of the absurd. It's a circus filled with acrobatics, clowns, and high-wire acts, and we're all invited to the show. Take a moment to consider Paul Ryan, a man who once held the gavel as the Speaker of the House, and let's dissect the sheer absurdity of it all.

You see, I'm not exactly a fan of Mr. Ryan's, and here's why. He seemed to have a knack for trying to undermine Trump, trip up his agenda, and it was evident in his actions. Some might say he had very little regard for the Commander-in-Chief. Jealousy, perhaps? After all, Donald Trump won the presidency on his first try, while Ryan had been slogging it out in politics since his college days. But it doesn't end there. Ryan even lost a debate to Joe Biden. Now, I ask you, how does one lose a debate to Joe Biden, a man who's been in politics for eons?

Fast forward to the present, and it's been a few years since Ryan left the speakership, but the man is only 53. He's got a good three decades of earning potential ahead of him, and yet, he's been in the political game since the tender age of 22. But here's what really boggles the mind - a portrait of Speaker Ryan was unveiled this week on Capitol Hill. Hold on a minute; he was a member of Congress, not some lord in the House of Lords.

And that's just the tip of the absurdity iceberg. It turns out this isn't even the first portrait of him on Capitol Hill in 2021. Yes, you read that right - there was another portrait, commissioned by some painter, because he was the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. It's almost like they're handing out portraits like candy at a parade. They have ceremonies and all that jazz. And let's not forget that Ryan, at some point, chaired the Budget committee. You get a portrait, you get a portrait, and everybody gets a portrait!

I mean, seriously, they're treating these folks like royalty, like they're descended from kings and queens. But have you ever taken a gander at their offices? They don't just have one office, no siree, they have five offices. It's like something out of a royal palace, a far cry from what we were supposed to have left behind in the United Kingdom. Can you believe it? This is the swamp, folks, complete with all the perks. But are they really there for us?

McConnell's Mansion of Offices

If you thought Ryan's extravagance was mind-boggling, let's take a gander at Mitch McConnell's situation. The man spends most of his time in the Senate, but like all senators, he's got another office in the Russell building. So, that's three Senate offices right there. But wait, there's more! Because he's the leader, he's got not one but two sets of offices and staff.

Let me tell you, this is how these guys lose touch with real people real quick. It's almost like they're living in an alternate universe. We counted five fireplaces, by the way. Now, you tell me, is this how our elected officials should be living, and on our dime, no less?

The sad reality is that these perks seem to be an essential part of their job description. But are they really representing us? Paul Ryan's first day as Speaker was all about redecorating the place. And, oh, the smell of tobacco! It seems that the previous occupant had left a rather pungent odor in the office, a two-packs-a-day kind of smell. So what did Ryan do? He got new carpeting, reupholstered everything, and had the walls repainted. And we footed the bill for it.

But that's not all. He left the job back in 2020 or 2021, roughly four years ago, and yet, he gets invited back to redecorate. Have you ever been invited back to your old job three years after leaving? I highly doubt it. These folks are out there making big bucks, sitting on corporate boards, giving speeches, and showing up at swanky events. And it's high time we, the rightful owners of all this, get a piece of the pie.

The Privilege of the Elite

And speaking of privilege, let's not forget Anheuser Busch. You know, the folks who make Budweiser? We've all seen how people feel about the Washington elite, especially the likes of Mick Mulvaney. It's been a real circus, to say the least. But what about Anheuser Busch? Why would they want to embrace this mess?

It turns out they have a larger agenda, one that involves sponsoring the presidential debates. We all remember the showdown between Biden and Trump, right? Trump nailed it, while Biden had the protective shield of Chris Wallace. But here's the kicker - take a look at the bird in the middle of that stage. It's not just a symbol of America; it's a symbol of Anheuser Busch. Why, you ask? Because they sponsor the Presidential Debate Commission, and they've been doing it for years.

So let me get this straight - a beer company gets its logo on the presidential debate stage? There's something fundamentally wrong with this picture. It's high time we reevaluate these debates and demand transparency.

In the end, politics can often be a theater of the absurd, filled with characters who live lavish lives at our expense. It's time we, the audience, demand a more responsible and accountable performance from our elected officials. The circus is entertaining, but it's not supposed to be our way of governance. It's time for a change, my friends.