To Ryan's credit, his staff did try arranging a few town hall meetings in his district, but they couldn't find any public locations that had $350 per bottle wine in their wine cellar.

So none of the democrats are supposed to have any job plans? Do they even hold town hall meetings?

Please tell me what Paul Ryan has done for his district. I don't see that he has done one single solitary thing for any of his constituents. And now he won't even talk to them face to face without $15 a plate. What hypocrisy! Not just Paul Ryan though. This is how it is all across the nation. The Republicans now don't want to meet with their constitudents because they couldn't take the heat last spring when so many of their constituents showed up. The Repubs. couldn't take any opposing their viewpoint. The Repubs. are walking on very shaky ground.

spark - are you logging in and out as two different people so you can support each other? Keep better track there buddy. LOL

At least you are merely restating your previous point of view with yourself and not arguing with yourself. If you were arguing with yourself then I would worry more. So Obama is to blame for the full current state of economy? I highly doubt that I believe that previous presidents and lawmakers play a role in the current state of affairs also. Heck the American population that purchases Chinese made crap plays a role in the current state of affairs. There are a long list of people to blame I can’t see blaming everything on just one guy, now the people steering the ship are the ones leading this way so the majority of blame certainly goes with them but let’s be honest. Ryan has voted for every bad trade deal that has come onto his desk since he took office. Those deals cost jobs, when jobs are lost potential taxes are lost, and aid going out goes up due to one more family on aid. End result less Americans working, less revenue for government, more cost for government, and less people who can afford to purchase goods in this country. This has been a pattern for the past three presidents’s not just one, it is a compiled issue.

Ha, I sent myself a comment. LOL. Little typo.

spark - Right, because all the abundance of data available just proves those items have all helped and become better since brought into play. The economy is fantastic and the jobs plentiful. Somebody likes drinking the Kool-Aid..

@garyprimer- LOL They are right wing radio talk show spewers- no thoughts of their own.

Somebody likes to listen to right wing talk radio.

mespl - How about everything Obama has done. Health care, bailouts, stimulus, budget and lack of, endless spending, housing market, the economy period, no game plan for unemployment, spending that hasn't improved the problem and the list go's on. I don't care if you are a democrat or a republican. Obama is not a leader and has failed as one. Blaming everyone else for his lack of leadership, is not how a President should run a Country. Focus on the problems and put in place solutions that have positive results.

“supporting a cause that is failing this country miserably and putting it further and further in debt with no positive outcome” So what cause is it that you are talking about? Just curious cause you are very vague.

carlitosway - supporting a cause that is failing this country miserably and putting it further and further in debt with no positive outcome, is a joke IMO. Therefore if you support that, one could classify you as a joke also.

Ryan needs to charge 15 dollars a head as he doesn't have the financial support he needs anymore as REAL PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THE TRUTH BEHIND THIS PHONY JOKE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE.... He is a joke and anyone that supports him and the likes of him (GOP) IMO are too.

Truecitizen, who are you to say protests have no purpose? Joseph Stalin? analertcitizen, with concealed-carry in Wisconsin, we're safer than ever before, right? After Giffords, is it safe for me to visit the strip mall? So which townhalls will Ryan be hosting? The ones where he riles up the constituents against another politician or the ones where the constituents are riled up against him?

"Police have turned away a half dozen protesters" is that all the left can muster without union and Obama organized paid support?

Paul Ryan is a loser and is attacking the people with his behaviors and his attempt at a budget that will line the pockets of the rich and destroy the ones that need the breaks more RYAN TAX THE RICH AND BACK OFF THE WORKING CLASS BARELY GETTING BY.....

mespl and nomoreres...you are correct in your insights. But unfortunately I think the country will not be able to do so, unless (dare I remain partisan), the left has to back down. Our country is in big trouble if these ideals do not stop. I wish many of the democrat supporters out there really knew what they are supporting. I hate partisan politics and I am disgusted by a few things in the conservative field. But the basics seem right on the mark, and I cannot sway from what REALLY made our country strong. Incentive not entitlement etc.

These protests have no purpose. People need to get their opinions out in votes and similar equally-affecting standards. Simply being as much of a pain in the ass as you can---does not warrant your opinion as being more important than everyone else's. Regardless of one's personal stance on a subject, this crap has to stop. This kind of behavior is not associated with conservatives as much as it is liberals. This is literally one reason I have always been turned off by the left.
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These people are abusing the representative's responsibility, and they need to have it put back in their faces. Paul Ryan and his staff are extremely caring and professional. They are less partisan than most of the democrats I have witnessed around here. Ryan's office has assisted me and more than a few other people I know. The protests need to cease.

Accessibility to elected officials changed with the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords and her staff and supporters in Arizona. I don't blame him at all for cutting down on his public appearences. I'm fairly certain he doesn't like it either. And by the way... I'm not a fan of Paul Ryan's politics.

Wrong comment for the topic and incorrect conclusion as well. 2 for 1, you should get bonus points for that.

Oops sorry, wrong topic on the last post.

But there were witnesses that said she was choked, including the victim. The perp has a history of woman hating and anger management issues. "Her neck fell into his hands" Case closed!

mespl, well said. However, the intended audience will not recognize itself so the pathetic bashing will go on. Optimism is fading to reality and will likely embrace pessimism soon. We seem to be able to label everyone with some kind of tag, but the tag of "American" is vanishing quickly. Let's hope enough people wake up to this very soon. The citizens of this country need to realize they are destroying the country from the inside out.

emac - interesting because the description sounds like Obama. Focus on health care and not the job issue.

jvlborn, Ryan held 17 face-to-face townhalls during his hyper-partisan demagoguery tour in 2009 targeting someone else's health care reform proposal. Now that he proposed his own, he refuses to hold any townhalls? Why?

spark- Nope, I was talking about the Republican I voted for.

I am no fan of Ryan's, but this is ridiculous.

Do people really think that every elected official in this country should hold a face to face meeting with every constituent who requests, or worse, demands one? Seriously.

And the $15 'charge' was the ticket price for an event at which he spoke. Happens all the time, in this case, it probably covered the meal for the organization. I believe it was Rotary or Kiwanis...hardly a money making drive and far out of Ryan's control.

Choose your battles, people. It's getting pathetic.

“I am tired of hearing recycled democratic dog barf!” I find it amazing how people feel it is appropriate to treat one another. This occurs on both sides both hard core democrats and republicans being rude and narrow minded. Neither of them care to actually come together and have a meaningful conversation. All that I see people doing on this board is attacking “the other side” what the heck happened to us all being Americans and wanting what was best for our country? This is pathetic! No wonder our country is in the fiscal order it is and our jobs are being shipped overseas in mass numbers! This is not a democratic or republican issue this is about our country as a whole and doing what is best to get things turned around. Both sides have done things that have harmed this country! The fact of the matter is that my young children know to treat other people with more respect than I am seeing on this message board! People in this country need to grow up and work together to solve these problems otherwise we might as well get used to that whooshing sound cause we will keep going down the drain if we don’t stand together and start standing up for one another. I am sick of the attitudes of people in this country. No one cares if their neighbor loses his job because it was shipped overseas but that means that there is one more person on government aid and one less person paying taxes into government. Our fiscal house and our job problem are intertwined; our spending and our tax issues are intertwined. There is not one simple solution to our economic situation but most people are not willing to acknowledge that fact, people just want to blame the other guy and ignore the part that their party played in this issue! This is a sad state I find in our country and I pray that some day we will return to be the great country I knew when I was growing up.

I knew it wouldnt be long for mouse and yada to find a way to bring up a bottle of wine but forget the $35000 a plate birthday bash

TOTELLTHETRUTH - Do you get your facts from the comedy channel? You are funny - lol. Just so you know here is a quick look at just a few facts on Walker the talker. Regarding his budget bill--> His budget bill is NOT about fixing any budget crisis or problem. Even Fox news did not believe Walker. Shepherd Smith pointed out that it is all about politics & union busting. Walker also said that in his campaign he spoke of taking away collective bargaining rights. Walker never mentoned anything during his campaign on taking away collective bargaining rights. How about Walkers thoughts on placing a "troublemaker" in the Madison rallies to cause problems. That was low and something that a self professed christian would not ever consider - Walker did and shows a thought process that is totally wrong. The local Madison police were even very concerned about this. A governor willing to incite a riot by putting a troublemaker in a rally and then he considers calling the National Guard up. That is crazy and then the next thing you will have is another Kent State shooting - also known as the Kent State massacre. To refresh your memory the Ohio National guard fired over 60 rounds in less than 15 seconds killing 4 students and wounding many others. The man needs to be recalled and the sooner the better.

If you spent $450 to go to a baseball game, you have proven what I have known all along.
Hey, it's your money (I assume) and how you spend it is your business.

We are now just getting into the midst of the Democratic mess. It started with our most evil leader Obama, he is point by point destroying our country. His health care plan that was shoved through will destroy health care in our country. Jobs, Obama has done nothing for jobs, he is destroying our economy. Those who really understand the truth are praying daily for 2012. These protesters are spewing vomit all over! They don't want to talk about the problem, they just want to complain without helping with solutions. Just like dogs who vomit, they go back and eat the vomit, and then puke it up for some other democratic dog to eat, and puke it up.. I am tired of hearing recycled democratic dog barf! Are you all going to be mad at me because I spent $450 dollars to take my family to a Brewers game? Why don't you start slamming me because I wasted money. How about slamming Michelle Obama for her excessive waste? You probably can't because as all democrats that I know, you want something for nothing!

emac - I think you are talking about Obama.

I haven't been following Ryan's career closely, but I have yet to see him on a national broadcast where he says anything about jobs (or anything else) in the state of Wisconsin. It is all about him, his position in congress and his healthcare plan.

Obama 2012-End Of An Error

If the protesters wish to meet with Mr. Ryan, they will each need to pay $15 beforehand for the privilege. See the details at http://www.politico.com/news/stories/081....

Mouse-Many people from all income levels use private schools during the younger years until middle school years start. What does that have to do with anything?

$350 of HIS OWN money! - I'll raise you $10 million of OUR money.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...

Watcha drinkin today KAYSBREW OR ANOTHER Re-FIB-lican lie brew--how about one of those $350.00 bottles of wine that Paul Ryan purchased. The Path To Prosperity is a joke and those that follow are the Koch marionettes.

If these protesters really want to make a difference, just cooperate and schedule a meeting with Mr. Ryan like everyone else does. They, instead, make themselves look like arrogant trouble-makers.

8 bottles of wine on the wall...... 8 bottles of wine.
The Koch kid. Don't forget, you need $35 to ask him a question.
The Koch's don't believe in education, and Ryan uses private schools.
Enough of this clown!!!!!!!

Geez... if I wanted to listen to political bickering, I'd turn on C-SPAN.

TOTELLTHETRUTH - Funny name for one that does not understand all of the lies & omissions of the Re-FIB-lican party. SARAH is quite intelligent and knows what Walker the Talker is doing. Thank you SARAH for your articulate insight. Regarding Paul Ryan and his PATH TO PROSPERITY - Paul is asking you to tighten your belts America while he BUYS TWO $350.00 bottles of wine.

Troll: True Right Opposing Liberal Liars.

I know it is a lot of trouble to read things, but the first crude, crass insult happened at 6:46am by the apparent Tea Party Troll.

i-luv-jvl..... What do you think would happen if several people camped out inside the White House demanding to see the president while he is away on vacation? Do you think he would drop everything and come racing back to chat with them? Or would they all end up on ice in a federal holding pen? He is an elected official that should be available to those he works for.

Ridicule Republicans about not creating jobs, but some will never admit that the Democratic PRESIDENT of the United States has failed miserably on a National level at this same exact topic. Is it possible for some to set aside the party favor and simply admit some failure?

While Steve has never had a problem getting a response from Congressman Ryan, I have. I wrote to him in March, twice, with no response.

It seems to me that banning constituents from your office is not a very good idea. Elected officials are supposed to be accessible to those they work for.

I do think it was at least a good effort to have a conference call, but I don't know that I'd want to participate in that venue either. One random voice out of many and not even a personal face-to-face discussion seems to minimize my message. I guess if that's the best they'll offer, I'd take it, but then make sure I don't vote for the person again.

Civility is a thing of the past. Society has become a cesspool of arrogant, single minded, argumentative, self centered individualists. It's a sad state of affairs in the good 'ol U.S. of A.

I've never had a problem getting a response from Paul and/or his staff. It may not be the answer I'm looking for in some cases but they respond promptly.

Reading what you all write about each other makes me WONDER why we have the same thing going on in all levels of government. WAIT I have it, why should we expect more from our elected officials than we are willing to give each other. THEY are doing exactly what some of you do, name call and not help with a solution at all.
Now back to the article, the protesters did not want to meet; they were given the opportunity and did not take it. To me all they wanted to do was protest and nothing more. Protesting is a good thing, but protesting without a clue makes me WONDER if they would all jump off a bridge if the leader did.

I see who started the name calling, it is the mark of the losing side. Walker is going to lose in the 2012 recall isn't he?

Iriss, I see you just showed up in July of 2011. You aren't a reincarnation of one of the earlier Tea Party Trolls that got disappeared from the site are you?

Pay per view Paul,what a dandy!He is all for letting the pay roll tax cuts expire Jan. 1st stating that it would add to the debt all the while protecting tax cuts for the wealthy. A hypocrite and a shill!

SarahB1-do we now get to ferer to you as Sarass???? And who is juvenile?? You just prove my point that the liberals continue to be the ones who are insulting,crass,immature and bigoted

North Dakota has all kind of jobs. They need all kinds of workers.

"Wisconsin is leading the nation in job groth" - From Iriss @ 6:46am on 8-25

Your information appears to be quite inaccurate, Iriss. Here is a link to a study that shows Wisconsin at 28th in private sector job growth for 2011, down from 17th in 2010.

http://wpcarey.asu.edu/bluechip/jobgrowt...

There are jobs in this country but they might not be around the block,moving away from mommy and daddy isn't such a bad thing and most good jobs require a drug test.

SarahB1, you have your head so stuck in the democratic sand, I wouldn't be surprised if you were on the Democratic payroll, heck you might even be Russ Fiengold. Funny that these protesters don't want to meet with him, but want to camp in his office? Are they getting free coffee? Anything else these bone heads want for free. Oh yeah, jobs... Why don't they get off their dang lazy butts and look for one! These protesters could as moronic as those in Janesville!

Get rid of the illegals and there will be jobs!

A friend saw him at the Clock Tower in Rockford.

"His staff has offered to set up a conference call with Ryan or have the group submit a written request to meet with the congressman in the future. The Kenosha News says the protesters have declined those offers."

They don't want to talk with him.

Wisconsin leading in job growth? You must be kidding, we shed over 12,0000 jobs last month.

Maybe Ryan won't talk to these constituents because they don't want to pay the $15 a head he wants to charge for a face to face meeting.

When's the Gazette going to run the story about Ryan charging $15 for a face-to-face?

Send him a E-Mail, that's what I do. I have no problem communicating with my Representative.