Ted Cruz Issues Statement

[libertybele]

Well...when the Dems have gone bat-shit crazy left and the Repubs have also shifted left...it would stand to reason that the new center would also be further left

I thought that the DEMS already went bat-shit cray left and the GOP already shifted left as well.n

[Smokin Joe]

I thought that the DEMS already went bat-shit cray left and the GOP already shifted left as well.n

Actually, with each 'new normal', the Dems have again pushed the realm of 'batsh*t' crazy to new extremes. Predictably, and to my perpetual chagrin, the GOP has followed the shift to the Left, pursuing votes they will never get.

In the meantime, Conservatives, people who operate on principle, watch the elephant fading into the distance because our stance just hasn't changed on the issues. To borrow a phrase from a Muslim I knew, "It is written." The meaning of the Constitution, that original intent hasn't changed. The wording of scripture, although often mangled by "reader friendly editions in modern language" hasn't changed (beware those modern language versions which often make semantic alterations).  For the most part, Conservatives draw their principles from these documents and the philosophy they convey. Those milestones in human development aren't shifting, they are set on bedrock, and form the foundations of this Republic.

But the Parties have been ever pursuing the mass of dumbed-down socialist voters, and the Dems have been intent on importing more, and those writing the school curriculum are just about using the Communist Manifesto for a civics book at this point.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

I know I'll catch hell for this but I'm going to say it anyway.

I have yet to vote for Trump and fought like hell to prevent his nomination but his performance to date has made me regret both. He has surprised me on just about every front possible and I doubt a person alive could have done any better than he has given the forces arrayed against him.  Flame suit on!

@DB

Everything is ok.

I can even forgive libs if I feel they are coming from a truly patriotic viewpoint.  I know you act that way(patriotic, not liberal).

Always admired Joe Lieberman in spite of his impeccable liberal credentials cause he was a true patriot.

[roamer_1]

I know I'll catch hell for this but I'm going to say it anyway.

I have yet to vote for Trump and fought like hell to prevent his nomination but his performance to date has made me regret both. He has surprised me on just about every front possible and I doubt a person alive could have done any better than he has given the forces arrayed against him.  Flame suit on!

@DB

Not from me @Bigun
Whatever side of the fence you are on, I know you are my neighbor.
you've made your bones.

 

[Bigun]

Not from me @Bigun
Whatever side of the fence you are on, I know you are my neighbor.
you've made your bones.

 

Thanks @roamer_1!  I can't think of a soul I'd rather have as a neighbor!   

[Formerly Once-Ler]

I have yet to vote for Trump and fought like hell to prevent his nomination

I miss that guy @Bigun .

  but his performance to date has made me regret both.  He has surprised me on just about every front possible and I doubt a person alive could have done any better than he has given the forces arrayed against him.

I watched a different show...more of a tragic comedy than triumph.

Flame suit on!

For what?  A true believer needs no proof, and a true skeptic accepts none.  You've offered no false witness.  You believe President Trump is a good guy.  I think he is not.  I don't fault you for believing that what I perceive as minimal scraps of a taxcut and some judges are actually the best America can hope for.  You may be right.  Squirm the dream my friend.

[Bigun]

I miss that guy @Bigun .

I watched a different show...more of a tragic comedy than triumph.

For what?  A true believer needs no proof, and a true skeptic accepts none.  You've offered no false witness.  You believe President Trump is a good guy.  I think he is not.  I don't fault you for believing that what I perceive as minimal scraps of a taxcut and some judges are actually the best America can hope for.  You may be right.  Squirm the dream my friend.

@Once-Ler

!. I do not believe president Trump to be any different today than he was when I was trying my best to prevent his nomination! The difference is that he IS the president now!


2. If you and the rest of the establishment, mainly in Washington, could give up trying to tear the man down at every turn (read stabbing him in the back) perhaps more than mear scraps might just appear on the horizon.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

2. If you and the rest of the establishment, mainly in Washington, could give up trying to tear the man down at every turn (read stabbing him in the back) perhaps more than mear scraps might just appear on the horizon.

That's not how Washington has ever worked before but, ok.

[Smokin Joe]

@Once-Ler

!. I do not believe president Trump to be any different today than he was when I was trying my best to prevent his nomination! The difference is that he IS the president now!


2. If you and the rest of the establishment, mainly in Washington, could give up trying to tear the man down at every turn (read stabbing him in the back) perhaps more than mear scraps might just appear on the horizon.

That's my basic take, too. I'll only fight the things I disagree with. There is just no sense in fighting against things I want to see happen because of who is doing what.