'Revival Is on the Way:' Ted Cruz Joins Prayer Battle in the Capitol

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Bible belt was his stronghold, he sure didn't win anywhere in the South Proper, not NC, no wins anywhere.

That is an outright lie.  He won the South's largest state, Texas.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Yes more and more people are seeing Cruz for what he is; a Christian constitutional conservative with integrity.  I would love to meet him one day, it would be an absolute honor!  I have sent him an e-mail to express my gratitude for his prayers.

I met him over a friend's house when he was in the runoff for Senator with Dewhurst.

Remarkable, clear speaking, friendly and yes, down to earth.

[ConstitutionRose]

This will not go over well on TOS.

I hate it when I get to these threads late!

I thought TOS might have recovered some decency now that the election is over.  The first thing I see is a news item about Cruz with 81 posts, 79 of which expressed vitriolic hatred for Cruz. 

I don't get it.  They like Hitler better than Cruz.

[Cripplecreek]

I don't get it.  They like Hitler better than Cruz.

Nuff said

[Sanguine]

I hate it when I get to these threads late!

I thought TOS might have recovered some decency now that the election is over.  The first thing I see is a news item about Cruz with 81 posts, 79 of which expressed vitriolic hatred for Cruz. 

I don't get it.  They like Hitler better than Cruz.

People tend to not like what they feel threatens them.  So, the question is: what is it about Cruz that they find threatening?

[guitar4jesus]

@musiclady
A 70 year-old president who colors his hair and frequents the tanning salon...

[musiclady]

People tend to not like what they feel threatens them.  So, the question is: what is it about Cruz that they find threatening?

He's an intelligent, honest Constitutionalist??

[Sanguine]

He's an intelligent, honest Constitutionalist??

I was thinking some of those who jump on any thread mentioning Cruz (and a lot of threads which don't) to say ugly things about Cruz would let us know why they feel that way.  Not sure where they went. 

[Silver Pines]

If only those were the worst of his "issues"......     

@musiclady

I can't argue with that.

[Silver Pines]

I met him over a friend's house when he was in the runoff for Senator with Dewhurst.

Remarkable, clear speaking, friendly and yes, down to earth.

@IsailedawayfromFR

That's the impression I've always had.  During the primaries, someone asked the question, "Which candidate would you prefer to have a beer with?"  For me, Cruz won, hands down.

[Silver Pines]

I hate it when I get to these threads late!

I thought TOS might have recovered some decency now that the election is over.  The first thing I see is a news item about Cruz with 81 posts, 79 of which expressed vitriolic hatred for Cruz. 

I don't get it.  They like Hitler better than Cruz.

@ConstitutionRose

I notice that Kanye West is moving up in their estimation.

[Silver Pines]

@guitar4jesus


Lol

[Cripplecreek]

@ConstitutionRose

I notice that Kanye West is moving up in their estimation.

Bill Cosby needs to get to NY and kiss some Trump Rump, his reputation could use the help.

[Silver Pines]

Bill Cosby needs to get to NY and kiss some Trump Rump, his reputation could use the help.

Instant rehabilitation. 

[musiclady]

I was thinking some of those who jump on any thread mentioning Cruz (and a lot of threads which don't) to say ugly things about Cruz would let us know why they feel that way.  Not sure where they went. 

I don't think they deal well with direct, honest questions very well.

It usually makes them run and hide.

The truth of the matter is, there's nothing to hate about Ted Cruz.

Ergo, hating him is completely irrational.

[Silver Pines]

I don't think they deal well with direct, honest questions very well.

It usually makes them run and hide.

The truth of the matter is, there's nothing to hate about Ted Cruz.

Ergo, hating him is completely irrational.

@musiclady

It's not often that the the two in question respond to questions.  "Post and run" is more their style.

According to what I read here yesterday, there are hardcore Trumpists who are more comfortable trying to dig up personal information about those who disagree with them---names, home addresses, etc.  I don't know which ones, specifically, and it might be something in the past that was tried and given up.

I hope so, because if I catch someone trying that with me, they better be prepared to go the whole way with it. 

[skeeter]

I hate it when I get to these threads late!

I thought TOS might have recovered some decency now that the election is over.  The first thing I see is a news item about Cruz with 81 posts, 79 of which expressed vitriolic hatred for Cruz. 

I don't get it.  They like Hitler better than Cruz.

I still drop in to lurk from time to time, increasingly less frequently. Its monotonous & dull, same old mutually supporting crap.

The only time they really get their backs up anymore is when someone mentions Cruz, then it becomes a race to see who can express their contempt most creatively.

[musiclady]

@musiclady

It's not often that the the two in question respond to questions.  "Post and run" is more their style.

According to what I read here yesterday, there are hardcore Trumpists who are more comfortable trying to dig up personal information about those who disagree with them---names, home addresses, etc.  I don't know which ones, specifically, and it might be something in the past that was tried and given up.

I hope so, because if I catch someone trying that with me, they better be prepared to go the whole way with it.

I know that one of the most obnoxious trumper here tried that in the past.  Not surprising, I guess.

I hope it's under control, because if it happened again, then I would think the only rational response would be permanent banishment.  If it's not illegal, it should be.  It goes way beyond vindictive.......... and trump loyalists are nothing, if not vindictive.

@CatherineofAragon

[libertybele]

I don't think they deal well with direct, honest questions very well.

It usually makes them run and hide.

The truth of the matter is, there's nothing to hate about Ted Cruz.

Ergo, hating him is completely irrational.

IMHO I believe Cruz was the biggest threat to the DEMS; they created the hatred and misconceptions about Cruz and members of his own party realize that he's the real deal; he didn't become a member of the Washington cartel; they tried to make him a member in the very beginning and he didn't budge a whole lot.  When both sides realized that enormous momentum he had behind him they had to say and do whatever they could to make him unappealing.  Certainly the Constitution is so outdated and doesn't apply to modern and young America and Christianity has become taboo; Cruz represents both.  Trouble is; his followers want to adhere to the Constitution and believe in Christian values...so ...it was either Cruz or Trump and they decided on Trump; certainly he'd never beat Hillary ... and the rest is history!   

[Sanguine]

I still drop in to lurk from time to time, increasingly less frequently. Its monotonous & dull, same old mutually supporting crap.

The only time they really get their backs up anymore is when someone mentions Cruz, then it becomes a race to see who can express their contempt most creatively.

That's unfortunate, @skeeter.  Your posts are always pithy and well-thought out.  I enjoy reading them.

[skeeter]

That's unfortunate, @skeeter.  Your posts are always pithy and well-thought out.  I enjoy reading them.

Thanks very much, Sanguine. Your saying so is greatly appreciated!

[IsailedawayfromFR]

IMHO I believe Cruz was the biggest threat to the DEMS; they created the hatred and misconceptions about Cruz and members of his own party realize that he's the real deal; he didn't become a member of the Washington cartel; they tried to make him a member in the very beginning and he didn't budge a whole lot.  When both sides realized that enormous momentum he had behind him they had to say and do whatever they could to make him unappealing.  Certainly the Constitution is so outdated and doesn't apply to modern and young America and Christianity has become taboo; Cruz represents both.  Trouble is; his followers want to adhere to the Constitution and believe in Christian values...so ...it was either Cruz or Trump and they decided on Trump; certainly he'd never beat Hillary ... and the rest is history!   

Hence it would be delightful if Trump appointed Cruz for Scotus.

Can you imagine that burr which will last maybe 40-50 years in their saddle?

[Bigun]

I still drop in to lurk from time to time, increasingly less frequently. Its monotonous & dull, same old mutually supporting crap.

The only time they really get their backs up anymore is when someone mentions Cruz, then it becomes a race to see who can express their contempt most creatively.

I know EXACTLY how you feel and I'm the same!  There seems to be very little if any serious discussion of anything here these days.

[Cripplecreek]

Hence it would be delightful if Trump appointed Cruz for Scotus.

Can you imagine that burr which will last maybe 40-50 years in their saddle?

Republicans would love a chance to embarrass Ted Cruz by voting against his confirmation.

[libertybele]

Republicans would love a chance to embarrass Ted Cruz by voting against his confirmation.

Nah ... confirming his appointment to the Supreme Court would get him out of their hair in the Senate.  Quite honestly, I think we're better off having him right where he's at.