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Zorro

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Tue Apr 11, 2017, 11:09 PM Apr 2017

Jealous Paul Ryan Asks Legislator With 37% Approval Rating What His Secret Is



WASHINGTON—Finding himself unable to contain his jealousy toward his fellow lawmaker’s latest poll numbers, House Speaker Paul Ryan reportedly pulled aside Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) Friday to ask him what the secret is behind his 37 percent approval rating.

“Hey, Joe, you’ve got to let me in on your secret—how do you manage to pull in such incredible favorability numbers? Seriously, it’s insane,” asked Ryan, cornering his fellow legislator in a Capitol building hallway and offering him increased federal funds for his district in exchange for some insight into the congressman’s enviable popularity among more than a third of voters.

“I can’t even imagine what it’s like for you, having nearly two in five people approve of your performance. God, that has to feel incredible. If you could just give me a couple of tips on how to make a positive or neutral impression on that many people, I’m sure I can take it from there. Please, Joe, help me out.”

At press time, a dejected Ryan was reportedly calling his closest corporate donors for some positive reinforcement regarding the job he was doing.

http://www.theonion.com/article/jealous-paul-ryan-asks-legislator-37-approval-rati-55719
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Jealous Paul Ryan Asks Legislator With 37% Approval Rating What His Secret Is (Original Post) Zorro Apr 2017 OP
Fuck Ryan for his uncaring, sadistic behavior. I think the Onion tells Akamai Apr 2017 #1
 

Akamai

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1. Fuck Ryan for his uncaring, sadistic behavior. I think the Onion tells
Tue Apr 11, 2017, 11:31 PM
Apr 2017

the truth a million times more than do any Republican leaders.

But no matter how much Republicans lie, the media treats them as believable.

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