Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source

[cato potatoe]

Ted Cruz is not a lineman for the county.  Not sure what anyone expected of an attorney with no electricity.  Should he give interviews and tell everyone how cold he is?  This is why no intelligent person wants to enter politics.

[Smokin Joe]

Typical republicans...circle the wagons and shoot each other.  Our country is literally going to hell and this is what you worry about??????

Right!FFS, the guy (who could) flew someplace warmer. Who wouldn't?

Or is it envy that feeds the Democrats' hate?

Besides, what was he supposed to do? Use up more energy posturing somewhere about how hard people have it to people who have it hard?

Pelosi would have had spray 'frost' on her parka, and whined about how tough she had it, then pulled it off (off camera) before her face started melting...

[Hoodat]

The only way anyone could be offended by Cruz's 2016 Convention speech would be if they felt a vote for Trump would *violate* conscience but they intended to cast that vote anyway; the simplest and most consistent response to Cruz in 2016 would have been  "thanks for the confirmation Ted, I *am* voting my conscience."  Oddly, I've never heard any in the Trump camp offer that reaction to Cruz's remarks.

  Cruz essentially provided a synopsis of what a Conservative President would do, leading any conscience vote to go towards that Conservative candidate.  One would think that such a description would be embraced at a GOP Convention.  But it wasn't.  Delegates were already heckling Cruz mid-speech because they already knew what he was going to say.

In fairness to Trump though, these were not 'Trump' delegates per se.  These were GOPe delegates hand-picked by the Party establishment throughout the primary.  And it is insulting to see Trump zealots here still embracing the GOPe narrative four years later.

[mountaineer]

Mrs. Cruz apparently invited a neighbor to join them in Mexico, because it was so freezing cold at home. The neighbor, oh so nicely, turned the text messages over to the NYT - which published them. How's that for journalistic ethics?

[mystery-ak]

Mrs. Cruz apparently invited a neighbor to join them in Mexico, because it was so freezing cold at home. The neighbor, oh so nicely, turned the text messages over to the NYT - which published them. How's that for journalistic ethics?

Leaked texts reveal Ted Cruz’s wife invited neighbors to Cancun amid ‘FREEZING’ weather
https://nypost.com/2021/02/19/heidi-cruz-reportedly-invited-neighbors-to-cancun/


BTW Cruz admitted last night on Hannity that he was going to stay through the weekend, it was not a turn-around trip to escort his family to Mexico as first reported.
He admitted his error in judgment.

Cruz says 'it was a mistake' to go to Cancun amid Texas arctic blast
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/539524-cruz-says-it-was-a-mistake-to-go-to-cancun-amid-texas-arctic-blast

[Lando Lincoln]

I wish we'd stop apologizing for everything. 

[HoustonSam]

  Cruz essentially provided a synopsis of what a Conservative President would do, leading any conscience vote to go towards that Conservative candidate.  One would think that such a description would be embraced at a GOP Convention.  But it wasn't.  Delegates were already heckling Cruz mid-speech because they already knew what he was going to say.

In fairness to Trump though, these were not 'Trump' delegates per se.  These were GOPe delegates hand-picked by the Party establishment throughout the primary.  And it is insulting to see Trump zealots here still embracing the GOPe narrative four years later.

In fact many deride the GOPe for insufficient loyalty to Trump, in spite of this very stacking the deck against Cruz at the convention.  News came out here in TX that our Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, whose position on property taxation I generally favor, threatened to end the continued political career of any TX delegate who failed to show adequate support for Trump during the convention.

Bottom line is the Ds will always hate Cruz because he's an uncompromising, principled *Conservative*, and the pro-Trump faction will always hate Cruz because he's an *uncompromising, principled* Conservative.  Isn't it interesting that the sight of an actual *uncompromising, principled Conservative* unites them?

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Leaked texts reveal Ted Cruz’s wife invited neighbors to Cancun amid ‘FREEZING’ weather
https://nypost.com/2021/02/19/heidi-cruz-reportedly-invited-neighbors-to-cancun/


BTW Cruz admitted last night on Hannity that he was going to stay through the weekend, it was not a turn-around trip to escort his family to Mexico as first reported.
He admitted his error in judgment.

Cruz says 'it was a mistake' to go to Cancun amid Texas arctic blast
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/539524-cruz-says-it-was-a-mistake-to-go-to-cancun-amid-texas-arctic-blast

With neighbors that share personal texts for political gain, I believe Mrs. Cruz should find new friends.

[catfish1957]

With neighbors that share personal texts for political gain, I believe Mrs. Cruz should find new friends.

I couldn't agree more.

[roamer_1]

In fact many deride the GOPe for insufficient loyalty to Trump, in spite of this very stacking the deck against Cruz at the convention.  News came out here in TX that our Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, whose position on property taxation I generally favor, threatened to end the continued political career of any TX delegate who failed to show adequate support for Trump during the convention.

Bottom line is the Ds will always hate Cruz because he's an uncompromising, principled *Conservative*, and the pro-Trump faction will always hate Cruz because he's an *uncompromising, principled* Conservative.  Isn't it interesting that the sight of an actual *uncompromising, principled Conservative* unites them?

That is entirely correct.
It is very popular on the right to criticize *uncompromising, principled* Conservatives... Ask me how I know. Even here, on one of the premiere Conservative forums on the web. But I ain't telling you nothin.

And OF COURSE the left hates principled Conservatism - It is directly and diametrically opposed to liberalism in every single facet. Its natural enemy and cure. It is a shame that folks on the right are so eager to tear it down. If only they would stop to consider.

[skeeter]

That is entirely correct.
It is very popular on the right to criticize *uncompromising, principled* Conservatives... Ask me how I know. Even here, on one of the premiere Conservative forums on the web. But I ain't telling you nothin.

Well, no it's not. I fully appreciate Cruz and what he stands for, as with Trump. My ego has no dog in this hunt, I care only about what I see as good for the nation. Its the same with most of us here.

And the only reason you catch criticism here is because you sho' nuff dish it out.

[cato potatoe]

Besides, what was he supposed to do? Use up more energy posturing somewhere about how hard people have it to people who have it hard?

The media know that even during a pandemic, some people struggle with the concept of remote work.  Cancun is an 83 minute plane ride from Houston.  Over the weekend, Cruz would have been on the phone, doing whatever he could (which is nothing) to restore power. 

[IsailedawayfromFR]

The media is attempting to characterize this in the same view as Nancy going to a salon which was closed to everyone else, or Newsome having restaurant parties while everyone else had to stay home.

Ted broke no government edict like those two did.

[roamer_1]

Well, no it's not. I fully appreciate Cruz and what he stands for, as with Trump. My ego has no dog in this hunt, I care only about what I see as good for the nation. Its the same with most of us here.

And the only reason you catch criticism here is because you sho' nuff dish it out.

Naw... It's more because I am vocal and all y'all can't get my goat. Many true blue conservatives are gone, banned for losing their mind in a Tumpy gang driveby, or just walked off, because they could not stand the nonstop Tumper tantrums and rah rah fanboi nonsense.

There are some in the Tump tribe that I respect for their principles, you among them. Smoke, Bigun, and others. But hard core Tumpists are  not for Conservatism. The sell is not for principles, but for populism. And over and over I have been excoriated because I will stand on principled Conservatism and nothing else.

But there is a reason for that. Compromising principles is necessarily compromising the very fabric of reality. 'It's working, even though we're spending bajillions of dollars!!' Well, no it's NOT. And the reason why should be thoroughly self-evident. It is readily apparent that suspension of disbelief has been applied. Reality bent to fit the narrative.

It is no longer reason.

[sneakypete]

AND??????

I don't get it. Is this because there are pictures of him wearing a Superman costume,and some people think he is Super Man?

[Cyber Liberty]

This thread has such a 2016 feel to it.   

That's because the "Lyin Ted" trope got taken out of the basement and polished for a victory lap at his expense.  Just like the good old days.

[mountaineer]

Like I said many pages ago, this is just a distraction. How about we discuss how Biden has failed to involve FEMA in any of these winter disasters, or why the National Guard is still occupying D.C., or how Biden took an Iranian terror group off the terror list (see my thread in Politics), or how Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, which will cost 2.7 million Americans their jobs.

But Ted took his family to Cancun. 

[libertybele]

  Cruz essentially provided a synopsis of what a Conservative President would do, leading any conscience vote to go towards that Conservative candidate.  One would think that such a description would be embraced at a GOP Convention.  But it wasn't.  Delegates were already heckling Cruz mid-speech because they already knew what he was going to say.

In fairness to Trump though, these were not 'Trump' delegates per se.  These were GOPe delegates hand-picked by the Party establishment throughout the primary.  And it is insulting to see Trump zealots here still embracing the GOPe narrative four years later.

Yes.  It is not only insulting but extremely disheartening.

[libertybele]

Like I said many pages ago, this is just a distraction. How about we discuss how Biden has failed to involve FEMA in any of these winter disasters, or why the National Guard is still occupying D.C., or how Biden took an Iranian terror group off the terror list (see my thread in Politics), or how Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, which will cost 2.7 million Americans their jobs.

But Ted took his family to Cancun. 

 

[Cyber Liberty]

Yes.  It is not only insulting but extremely disheartening.

Hard-earned credibility was tossed to the winds in less than a day.  As @Wingnut would say, "Piddiful, just piddiful."

[Lando Lincoln]

Like I said many pages ago, this is just a distraction. How about we discuss how Biden has failed to involve FEMA in any of these winter disasters, or why the National Guard is still occupying D.C., or how Biden took an Iranian terror group off the terror list (see my thread in Politics), or how Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, which will cost 2.7 million Americans their jobs.

But Ted took his family to Cancun. 

 

And, as you so aptly noted, Biden's lack of response is calculated to harm Governor Abbott.  Throwing Cruz into the kettle helps harm the Republican brand in a state the Dems desperately want to flip (from) red. 

Edit:  Missed one word.

[libertybele]

And, as you so aptly noted, Biden's lack of response is calculated to harm Governor Abbott.  Throwing Cruz into the kettle helps harm the Republican brand in a state the Dems desperately want to flip red.

Plain and simple; Cruz continues to refuse to march to the beat of the Turtle's drum and during the certification he spoke out.  The DEMS consequently want him gone. Many in his own party want him gone, so he is their target.

As for Abbott he's a target as well as DeSantis in FL.  Flipping those states DEM is their goal.

I give Biden 2 more months before he steps down.

[libertybele]

Like I said many pages ago, this is just a distraction. How about we discuss how Biden has failed to involve FEMA in any of these winter disasters, or why the National Guard is still occupying D.C., or how Biden took an Iranian terror group off the terror list (see my thread in Politics), or how Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, which will cost 2.7 million Americans their jobs.

But Ted took his family to Cancun. 

A distraction?  No worries, Biden is set to renegotiate the Iran nuke deal. What could possibly go wrong with the deal when the the president of the U.S. is operating on half empty brain cells?

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/19/jcpoa-bidens-return-to-the-iran-nuclear-deal-is-getting-harder.html

[sneakypete]

  Cruz essentially provided a synopsis of what a Conservative President would do, leading any conscience vote to go towards that Conservative candidate.  One would think that such a description would be embraced at a GOP Convention.  But it wasn't.  Delegates were already heckling Cruz mid-speech because they already knew what he was going to say.

In fairness to Trump though, these were not 'Trump' delegates per se.  These were GOPe delegates hand-picked by the Party establishment throughout the primary. And it is insulting to see Trump zealots here still embracing the GOPe narrative four years later.

@Hoodat

I dunno about insulting,but it sure is puzzling. It's like wanting hugs from your loan shark if you are a gambling addict.

[sneakypete]

Leaked texts reveal Ted Cruz’s wife invited neighbors to Cancun amid ‘FREEZING’ weather
https://nypost.com/2021/02/19/heidi-cruz-reportedly-invited-neighbors-to-cancun/


BTW Cruz admitted last night on Hannity that he was going to stay through the weekend, it was not a turn-around trip to escort his family to Mexico as first reported.
He admitted his error in judgment.

Cruz says 'it was a mistake' to go to Cancun amid Texas arctic blast
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/539524-cruz-says-it-was-a-mistake-to-go-to-cancun-amid-texas-arctic-blast

@mystery-ak

It was. Did he not learn ANYTHING in Kindergarten? You either have enough tickets to Mexico to send everyone in your district for a vacation,or you don't give a ticket to anybody.

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