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So there Paul Ryan was, photo op-ing his little brains out at a soup kitchen in Youngstown, Ohio, but dang if he didnt get there a little late. The food had been served, the place was empty, and volunteers had cleaned up. Timing is everything.http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2012/10/13/paul-ryan-barred-reporters-from-his-convo-with-homeless-in-ohio-and-washed-dishes-that-did-not-appear-to-be-dirty/
When Ryan did talk to some men who appeared to be homeless, as he did when he left the venue, reporters were not allowed to listen in on the exchange.
The visit by Ryan came after a town hall meeting Saturday morning at Youngstown State University.
After greeting and thanking a handful of volunteers from St. Michaels Catholic Church in Canfield, Ohio who said they typically visit the St. Vincent DePaul Society every Saturday and serve food from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ryan, his wife and their young children headed to the kitchen, donned white aprons and offered to clean up some dishes.
Ryan stood at the sink and took some large metal pans that did not appear to be dirty, soaped them up and rinsed them, remarking as the cameras clicked and the TV cameras rolled that he had spent a summer washing dishes when he was younger.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/10/13/reporters-barred-from-covering-paul-ryan-exchange-with-homeless-ohioans-outside-soup-kitchen/?wprss=rss_election-2012
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)trying to look like he's 'working' with his rolled up sleeves, tie, and perfectly pressed apron (no doubt put on ONLY for the photo shoot-no work was done in that apron, I can tell ya).
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)You mean the homeless get up before noon? Who knew? Either that or it was on purpose so he could look like he tried, but had some difficulties getting there on time.
I hope the people he talked to are ok. I don't think I would have talked to him. I wouldn't want Lyin Ryan cooties.
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)Indpndnt
(2,391 posts)Because Weasel Boy is just that warm and fuzzy. [url=http://www.cosgan.de/smilie.php][img][/img][/url]
OffWithTheirHeads
(10,337 posts)One big bullshit photo op.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)BootinUp
(47,157 posts)He makes me sick.
dmr
(28,347 posts)jsmirman
(4,507 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)It's iconic!
nolabear
(41,984 posts)I call total, unmitigated bullshit.
And if he's waiting for me to cry him a river over "he had spent a summer washing dishes" he'd better sit down somewhere comfy. I grew up washing dishes in a cafe and he can bite me.
jsmirman
(4,507 posts)That is messy work if done worth a damn at all.
A watch on the wrist would get swamped.
obxhead
(8,434 posts)It's about all the gross stuff that would get caught under the band. Yuck!
I'm a mess just a few minutes into scrubbing pots.
Terra Alta
(5,158 posts)What is he afraid of? I guess he didn't want to be heard belittling them.
treestar
(82,383 posts)anyway, so why bother?
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)Ryan doesn't look nearly sweaty enough to be working in the same room with a commercial dishwasher (which churches that serve food to the public are required to have).
factsarenotfair
(910 posts).
Justpat
(3,567 posts)Excellent point. His faith has obviously not informed his conscience.
factsarenotfair
(910 posts)I'm not religious but it seems to me that catechism does instill moral values in some people, but doesn't make a dent in the evil of sociopaths.
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)Donkees
(31,413 posts)Welcome to DU.
begin_within
(21,551 posts)Donkees
(31,413 posts)Start a new thread about Mister Bean Counter LOL!!!
Pokoyo
(22 posts)Ryan should be posing next to dead bodies.
Buns_of_Fire
(17,181 posts)We need to see some sweat (the campaign no doubt has access to some hypo-allergenic glycerin they can spray on). Oh, and smear some uneaten Chicken a la King, creamed chipped beef, and creamed spinach on the purdy white apron. Remember, wash and then rinse. And refrain from kissing your biceps.
Nope. Still wouldn't buy it.
porphyrian
(18,530 posts)uponit7771
(90,346 posts)chalky
(3,297 posts)...that the visit by the Ryans to the soup kitchen 'emphasized the importance of charities and volunteerism to civil society'.
I think showing up late after all the work has been done emphasizes the importance RYAN puts on volunteerism.
ffr
(22,670 posts)LAZY bum! Great photo op there boy wonder!
Buddaman
(503 posts)you never fail to get the REAL scoop
niyad
(113,325 posts)yes, DU is the best
DavidL
(384 posts)PAN OUT!!!
occupymybrain
(74 posts)I know it wasn't the Ryan family that made it look so clean. I can see the real volunteers having a mad cleaning party for Ryan, probably why he was late b/c the true volunteers needed extra time to do the job. Then in Slinks the slime ball family. Picture perfect moment to send back to the voters. I can imagine "we got to look like we are really working". I imagine Queen Ann saying I hope we win b/c I said I would never ever do the kind of work my help does."
mercuryblues
(14,532 posts)Time to wash off my screen then. Damn DUers and their snarky remarks.
Welcome to DU
Blue Owl
(50,393 posts)n/t
IDemo
(16,926 posts)gollygee
(22,336 posts)What brand it is, whether it's waterproof, how much it costs, and whether it's still working after he wore it while "washing dishes."
TBF
(32,062 posts)and we do know it's broken because he thinks he can run a marathon in 2 hours flat or some such ...
niyad
(113,325 posts)oh yes, CHARITIES--because they, after all, are what this country is all about.
this pretend human makes me sicker every single day.
oh, and I just read the little (and I do mean LITTLE) wapo article--breakfast consisted of grits, sausage and doughnuts--a truly nourishing, well-balanced, healthy meal. I wonder what the putz and family had for THEIR breakfast?
Contrary1
(12,629 posts)Once government funds are reduced or eliminated altogether, the 1% are willing to roll up their sleeves, and help the unwashed masses personally.
Oh Ye of little faith.
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)if only their voters could see what frauds they are
Johonny
(20,851 posts)to the 5 second photo opt serving food someone else prepared to a few people than they would of left. Romney campaign is mean and stupid, but not mean enough for Rove
Ryan doesn't want reporters recording any of his conversation! Yeah, that's real trustworthy - NOT!
arely staircase
(12,482 posts)eom