Paul the Tax-Despiser

It takes great skill for actors to embody two distinct characters in a single performance, but Rep. Paul Ryan takes this art to a new level.  With his masterful ability to eschew cognitive dissonance and embrace the diametrically opposed teachings of Jesus Christ and Ayn Rand, Ryan has created a new Golden Rule:  “Do unto yourself and forget everyone else.”  Author of the Republican Budget that was criticized by the Catholic Church and national evangelical groups for defending the cause of the rich and greedy while casting aside children, the elderly, teachers, cops, firefighters, construction workers, and veterans, this Republican rising star has earned his place among Tea Party Jesus’ disciples.