Author Topic: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source (Read 5895 times)

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #75 on:** February 18, 2021, 09:55:52 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 09:46:41 pm

Any word on whether or not Cruz will again be a good dad and fly back to Cancun to bring home the family?

Are they still there? If you find that they are, please post a link. Might even be on Twit.

LegalAmerican · « **Reply #76 on:** February 18, 2021, 09:55:55 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 09:46:41 pm

Any word on whether or not Cruz will again be a good dad and fly back to Cancun to bring home the family?

Senator Ted Cruz returns to Texas after traveling to Cancun amid winter weather crisis
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is on his way back to Texas from Cancun after he was spotted boarding a plane to Mexico with his family.
In a statement, Cruz said he flew to Cancun to accompany his daughters, who had a school vacation and wanted to â€œtake a trip with friends.â€ The story comes amid the ongoing crisis in Texas, where millions were left without power in freezing temperatures due to a winter storm.
Photo via @thehill

catfish1957 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 18, 2021, 09:56:41 pm »

Quote from: LegalAmerican on February 18, 2021, 09:51:55 pm

I was going to ask, any DEMON-RATS...leave Texas for their families and warmth? Only republicans are attacked, then others chime in. NO THINKING on their own.

https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1362212258135220228?s=20

Good points... Maybe we need a full blown census of every texas legislator to get their whereabouts. If we want to play this f'n game, let the chips fall where they may.

corbe · « **Reply #78 on:** February 18, 2021, 09:56:41 pm »

Quote from: LegalAmerican on February 18, 2021, 09:38:26 pm

Ted Cruz, has returned to TEXAS!

Damn, it's been two hours AND I still don't have water is he 'phoning it in'?

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #79 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:00:47 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on February 18, 2021, 09:10:12 pm

People have to remember.... Cruz is a legislator.... Not an administrator. If he was governor, mayor, or heading an agency directly involved in the event, we'd have reason to scream.

Oh, for heavens sake, stop saying this is okay, even the optics, because Cruz is irrelevant to finding a solution for the people of Texas. This is not very helpful for the man's stature.

This is a crisis gone to waste. It would have been a perfect opportunity for Cruz to fortify his "man of the people" cred --- to be seen rolling up his sleeves and meeting with the Governor, helping out stranded people while deriding the causes and promising to work with the Governor on solutions.

Or, he could have done nothing but send tweets reminding Texans to stay safe.

Instead, the left has a shiny object to draw attention away from Global Warming and the Green New Deal, and Cruz has painted himself into a tighter corner as an out-of-touch elitist, while Beto the gigolo multimillionaire, is the man of the people.

LegalAmerican · « **Reply #80 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:00:50 pm »

Lol. Trying to save face. Damage already done.

https://twitter.com/BreakingChesky/status/1362466318042079232?s=20

Polly Ticks · « **Reply #81 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:04:10 pm »

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Candace Owens
@RealCandaceO
First it was the fault of wind people. Then it was the fault of oil people not listening to the wind people.
Then it was the fault of Texas snow people not feeling bad for California forest-fire people.
Now itâ€™s, something something and Ted Cruz almost murdered Texas.

#WOKE
2:23 PM Â· Feb 18, 2021Â·Twitter for iPhone

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Scott Adams
@ScottAdamsSays
An emerging opinion on Twitter is that the biggest problem with the massive Texas power outage and freezing temperatures is Ted Cruz's stubborn refusal to suffer.

#Unforgiveable
1:28 PM Â· Feb 18, 2021Â·Twitter Web App

XenaLee · « **Reply #82 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:07:05 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:00:47 pm

Oh, for heavens sake, stop saying this is okay, even the optics, because Cruz is irrelevant to finding a solution for the people of Texas. This is not very helpful for the man's stature.

This is a crisis gone to waste. It would have been a perfect opportunity for Cruz to fortify his "man of the people" cred --- to be seen rolling up his sleeves and meeting with the Governor, helping out stranded people while deriding the causes and promising to work with the Governor on solutions.

Or, he could have done nothing but send tweets reminding Texans to stay safe.

Instead, the left has a shiny object to draw attention away from Global Warming and the Green New Deal, and Cruz has painted himself into a tighter corner as an out-of-touch elitist, while Beto the gigolo multimillionaire, is the man of the people.

Maybe... Cruz has become like many of us have become lately. Maybe he no longer gives a flying fuk about the "optics". Since the optics will always be spun by the lamestream media anyway.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #83 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:08:01 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:00:47 pm

Oh, for heavens sake, stop saying this is okay, even the optics, because Cruz is irrelevant to finding a solution for the people of Texas. This is not very helpful for the man's stature.

This is a crisis gone to waste. It would have been a perfect opportunity for Cruz to fortify his "man of the people" cred --- to be seen rolling up his sleeves and meeting with the Governor, helping out stranded people while deriding the causes and promising to work with the Governor on solutions.

Or, he could have done nothing but send tweets reminding Texans to stay safe.

Instead, the left has a shiny object to draw attention away from Global Warming and the Green New Deal, and Cruz has painted himself into a tighter corner as an out-of-touch elitist, while Beto the gigolo multimillionaire, is the man of the people.

You're just as bad as a democrat feeding a false smear attack feeding frenzy. And BTW, he did some Tweets guiding Texans on navigating the cold. Do you also know where all the other legislator are? Have they been given the same treatment, if not in Texas?

And you still didn't answer my question.... Just what could he have done in Houston, than he couldn't have in Cancun?

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #84 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:10:49 pm »

I still don't understand the Cruz-hate, especially from those who have steadfastly defended Donald Trump from all the Trump-hate. Seems hypocritical.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #85 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:11:25 pm »

Quote from: XenaLee on February 18, 2021, 10:07:05 pm

Maybe... Cruz has become like many of us have become lately. Maybe he no longer gives a flying fuk about the "optics". Since the optics will always be spun by the lamestream media anyway.

If this is Cruz's motivation .. then I salute him. But I doubt it was.

He made a mistake that reinforces his weak spot: retail politics. This is a very bad weak spot to be reinforcing for someone who will announce his candidacy for the Presidency again.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #86 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:13:24 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on February 18, 2021, 10:10:49 pm

I still don't understand the Cruz-hate, especially from those who have steadfastly defended Donald Trump from all the Trump-hate. Seems hypocritical.

Hawley and Cruz have political bullseyes on them since January 6th. MSM/Big Tech are on a mission to destroy both.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #87 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:14:47 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:11:25 pm

If this is Cruz's motivation .. then I salute him. But I doubt it was.

He made a mistake that reinforces his weak spot: retail politics. This is a very bad weak spot to be reinforcing for someone who will announce his candidacy for the Presidency again.

I will not argue the point of optics, but that issue sure didn't bother DJT. He thrived in it.

XenaLee · « **Reply #88 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:15:56 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:11:25 pm

If this is Cruz's motivation .. then I salute him. But I doubt it was.

He made a mistake that reinforces his weak spot: retail politics. This is a very bad weak spot to be reinforcing for someone who will announce his candidacy for the Presidency again.

What makes you think he will run for president again? I don't. I think a lot of GOPers are bagging it ....if not officially, unofficially..... since the game is obviously rigged against them and since the majority of GOPers obviously don't have the balls to stand up and speak out against the commies. Instead of circling the wagons like the rats always do, they form a circular firing squad and shoot at their own.... every effing time. Can't blame the ones that are "disenchanted".

corbe · « **Reply #89 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:18:05 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on February 18, 2021, 10:10:49 pm

I still don't understand the Cruz-hate, especially from those who have steadfastly defended Donald Trump from all the Trump-hate. Seems hypocritical.

I'd almost agree that it's stronger than the TDS displayed around here at times.
The proof rests in 400k Texas Trumpers that almost gave our Senate seat to Beto in 2018.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #90 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:18:51 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on February 18, 2021, 10:10:49 pm

I still don't understand the Cruz-hate, especially from those who have steadfastly defended Donald Trump from all the Trump-hate. Seems hypocritical.

You misunderstand. This is not "Cruz hate". Those being honest are simply wondering how a politician with such a shallow bond with the people he needs to vote for him could make this kind of optics mistake. (And he should fire whoever on his staff came up with the "being a good dad" defense.)

He'd have gone a long way to ending this debate had he come home and issued this statement: "This is not the right time to leave the people of Texas. My family will remain in Mexico for a week without me. ... I will be meeting with Gov. Abbott (fill in the blank) to discuss what we can do to fix this for all Texans and how I can best help at the federal level".

@Cyber Liberty

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #91 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:23:10 pm »

Quote from: XenaLee on February 18, 2021, 10:15:56 pm

What makes you think he will run for president again? I don't. I think a lot of GOPers are bagging it ....if not officially, unofficially.....

You could be right. If this is the case, then Cruz should've/would've stayed in Mexico and enjoyed his vacation.

My only concern with his travels is the 2x4 Cruz has given his opponents to beat him with.

XenaLee · « **Reply #92 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:23:34 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on February 18, 2021, 10:08:01 pm

You're just as bad as a democrat feeding a false smear attack feeding frenzy. And BTW, he did some Tweets guiding Texans on navigating the cold. Do you also know where all the other legislator are? Have they been given the same treatment, if not in Texas?

And you still didn't answer my question.... Just what could he have done in Houston, than he couldn't have in Cancun?

And further to that.... why is it just Cruz being singled out for criticism??? Just the usual anti-Cruz BS (my guess). Me? I'd be ready to say screw the optics... especially when BS like this keeps getting thrown his (our) way.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/bette-midler-texas-freeze-may-be-payback-for-cruz-cornyn-not-recognizing-that-joe-won/ar-BB1dLV9h?ocid=uxbndlbing

XenaLee · « **Reply #93 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:24:45 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:23:10 pm

You could be right. If this is the case, then Cruz should've/would've stayed in Mexico and enjoyed his vacation.

My only concern with his travels is the 2x4 Cruz has given his opponents to beat him with.

Well with all due respect.... I find it ironic that you feel that way....

considering how many 4x8's Trump has always given his opponents to beat him with.

corbe · « **Reply #94 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:27:31 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:18:51 pm

You misunderstand. This is not "Cruz hate". Those being honest are simply wondering how a politician with such a shallow bond with the people he needs to vote for him could make this kind of optics mistake. And he should fire whoever on his staff came up with the "being a good dad" defense.

He'd have gone a long way to ending this debate had he come home and issued this statement: "This is not the right time to leave the people of Texas. My family will remain in Mexico for a week without me. ... I will be meeting with Gov. Abbott (fill in the blank) to discuss what we can do to fix this for all Texans and how I can best help at the federal level".

@Cyber Liberty

BS @Right_in_Virginia you have been hating on Cruz since you first discovered this Thread and personally, I'm OK with that.
The Good Lord knows how I've hated on Trump, irrationally, in the past and I probably always sounded just like you, a whiny little baby.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #95 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:27:57 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:18:51 pm

You misunderstand. This is not "Cruz hate". Those being honest are simply wondering how a politician with such a shallow bond with the people he needs to vote for him could make this kind of optics mistake. And he should fire whoever on his staff came up with the "being a good dad" defense.

He'd have gone a long way to ending this debate had he come home and issued this statement: "This is not the right time to leave the people of Texas. My family will remain in Mexico for a week without me. ... I will be meeting with Gov. Abbott (fill in the blank) to discuss what we can do to fix this for all Texans and how I can best help at the federal level".

@Cyber Liberty

A reasonable explanation, thanks! The disagreement, if it can be called that, is about the "optics." Why are Republicans the only ones accused of being bad at it? With a press pre-programmed to bay at any conservative about optics, I can see why they do it, but why do we chime in?

As @corbe mentioned, why did 400K Trump voters turn against Cruz to support Beta-boy? Do they believe the "Lyin' Ted" trope?

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #96 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:34:11 pm »

Quote from: corbe on February 18, 2021, 10:27:31 pm

BS @Right_in_Virginia you have been hating on Cruz since you first discovered this Thread

How is it you reached your age with such a limited understanding of the English language @corbe

Asking for a friend.

corbe · « **Reply #97 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:37:58 pm »

Tell your imaginary Friend I read 'Art of the Deal', you won't be lying. @Right_in_Virginia

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #98 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:44:45 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on February 18, 2021, 10:27:57 pm

As @corbe mentioned, why did 400K Trump voters turn against Cruz to support Beta-boy? Do they believe the "Lyin' Ted" trope?

Why are you believing @corbe claiming 400k Trump voters supported Beta-boy? This is bullshit and I, for one, am damn sick and tired of it being spewed when Corbe's in the mood. No Trump supporter supported Beto.

Must we *again* relive the 2016 convention and the wound Cruz self-inflicted into his own political career? Had it not been for the President AND his supporters Cruz would be well on his way to retiring from Wegmans.

@Cyber Liberty

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #99 on:** February 18, 2021, 10:55:30 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 18, 2021, 10:44:45 pm

Why are you believing @corbe claiming 400k Trump voters supported Beta-boy? This is bullshit and I, for one, am damn sick and tired of it being spewed when Corbe's in the mood. No Trump supporter supported Beto.

Must we *again* relive the 2016 convention and the wound Cruz self-inflicted into his own political career? Had it not been for the President AND his supporters Cruz would be well on his way to retiring from Wegmans.

@Cyber Liberty

It's just a Hell of a way to treat Trump's biggest supporter in the Senate is all I have to say on it.