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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #200 on: February 18, 2021, 09:13:37 pm »
    Screw this eatin pie for peace shit I say now is the perfect time to run all the Trumpers outta this place.  Should I start a Poll?   yogi555

All I can say is ... darn hard to remain impartial. 
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« Reply #201 on: February 18, 2021, 09:13:59 pm »
Yep, exactly like that "very stable genius" who knows "all the best words" and "only picks the best people" while playing flying, invisible, 9-dimensional stealth jedi chess that *no one* else understands.

But it seems that some get credit for that kind of practical approach, while others get blamed for it.  Now why would that be?

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #202 on: February 18, 2021, 09:15:02 pm »
So you can argue that calling McConnell a liar indicates a lack of spine, but no one will believe you.  Trump's "steel spine" manifested itself in late night tweet meltdowns reminiscent of a teenage girl jilted by her prom date; Cruz takes principled positions and sticks with them, in person and straight to people's face.  And that's precisely why he doesn't pass your fictional test for being "consequential"; he actually *does* the things you credit Trump for doing - he says his piece without apology and lets the chips fall where they may.  That's not a recipe for popularity.  I don't agree with everything Cruz says and does, but I respect him.

It continues to amaze me that the person who probably did more than any other *materially* to support Trump's agenda, certainly during the EV count, is the one you continue to belittle and criticize.  The only thing I can figure is that Cruz found principled reasons to support Trump's agenda rather than slavishly falling into mind-numbed sycophancy, and for some reason that bothers you.

Why would that bother you @Right_in_Virginia ?

I only read the last line of your post @HoustonSam  and decided that was enough condescension for my tastes.  I will, however, be happy to read any non-condescending post you make on another subject.

To sum up where we are:  I'm not interested in another Trump v Cruz discussion.  Nor do I want to continue scratching beneath Cruz's façade.  Getting back to the topic of this thread:   I simply think Cruz made a mistake to feed the negative perceptions voters have of him.

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« Reply #203 on: February 18, 2021, 09:16:27 pm »
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #204 on: February 18, 2021, 09:17:44 pm »
I think you all have misunderstood what @Right_in_Virginia and I were trying to say.

We feel Cruz made a huge error leaving Texas for Cancun..I don't care if it was to escort his family to Mexico...the perception is there that he left his state when it needed him...he is their voice in DC to get help and aide.

Whether he runs for president or re-election this will come back to haunt him..it was a tactical error on his part and his staff.

Yup.  That's it.  He's now got damage control ahead of him.

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« Reply #205 on: February 18, 2021, 09:21:33 pm »
You're wrong.
I wish I was wrong.  I have a very close relative that worked for Cruz when he was Solicitor General in Texas.  He was not known as a people person and was very challenging to get along with....  He is a VERY talented legislator, but just doesn't come across very well on the public stage.

I supported Cruz over Trump in the Texas primary.  He just doesn't have the gift of BS like is needed to run for President.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #206 on: February 18, 2021, 09:23:21 pm »
For those interested Cruz will be on Hannity after the commercial break...
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #207 on: February 18, 2021, 09:24:40 pm »
Yup.  That's it.  He's now got damage control ahead of him.

Hello....at the rate things are going there is zero chance that a conservative is going to remain seated or gain a seat.  Not going to happen.  Notta.

Damage control?  If he would have stayed home then he would have been accused of not taking care of his family especially with two kids.

Whatever Cruz does the GOPe, the MSM and the leftists will find fault.  He stood up for Trump many times and this last time put a   target on his back, BIGLY.

I get what your saying .... only difference is ... I feel unless your name is Mitch or Mittens as far as the GOPe and the DEMS are concerned, you're not going anywhere.  Even at that, the DEMS will eventually show them the door as well.

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #208 on: February 18, 2021, 09:26:21 pm »
For those interested Cruz will be on Hannity after the commercial break...

Gee... maybe, Hannity will now give Cruz the air time and boost he gave Trump.  Just sayin'.  Not going to make a darn bit of difference now.

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #209 on: February 18, 2021, 09:27:44 pm »
I wish I was wrong.  I have a very close relative that worked for Cruz when he was Solicitor General in Texas.  He was not known as a people person and was very challenging to get along with....  He is a VERY talented legislator, but just doesn't come across very well on the public stage.

I supported Cruz over Trump in the Texas primary.  He just doesn't have the gift of BS like is needed to run for President.
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And yet everyone praises Trump to the high Heavens for being gruff...blunt and not people friendly.

He's one of...if not the most Conservative politician we've had run for President since Reagan.  He speaks to the people...not the tv cameras and the idiots on CNN.

Please see my post about "optics" earlier and why I give less than a damn about whether he looks good for the press or has the gift of BS.

If he stands up for and espouses the conservative principals most Americans live their life by...he's pro military and strong on defense...fiscally conservative...which he checks all those blocks then optics be dammed he's the one this country needs.

Cruz was my write in vote in the national election in 2016.

And I would have no reservation voting for him again in 2024.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #210 on: February 18, 2021, 09:34:14 pm »
I wish I was wrong.  I have a very close relative that worked for Cruz when he was Solicitor General in Texas.  He was not known as a people person and was very challenging to get along with....  He is a VERY talented legislator, but just doesn't come across very well on the public stage.

I supported Cruz over Trump in the Texas primary.  He just doesn't have the gift of BS like is needed to run for President.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #211 on: February 18, 2021, 09:35:14 pm »
I only read the last line of your post @HoustonSam  and decided that was enough condescension for my tastes.  I will, however, be happy to read any non-condescending post you make on another subject.

To sum up where we are:  I'm not interested in another Trump v Cruz discussion.  Nor do I want to continue scratching beneath Cruz's façade.  Getting back to the topic of this thread:   I simply think Cruz made a mistake to feed the negative perceptions voters have of him.

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I agree with you @Right_in_Virginia that Cruz made a mistake; he should have let his wife handle whatever was necessary in getting his daughters to Cancun.  My position is not that Cruz is blameless, it's that *you* made a mistake in advocating a clearly inconsistent standard here regarding "optics."

Contrary to a suggestion posted elsewhere on this thread, I don't want to see Trump supporters excluded; I find your thinking frequently a fair challenge and I've learned some things from you which I appreciate.  But I notice this is the second time you've abandoned the field when I challenged you.  Don't expect that challenge to stop just because you've called it "condescension;" you see I've learned a thing or two from Trump myself, I really don't care what shaming language you resort to.

Have a good evening, I look forward to future topics where we can be completely in alignment. 
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #212 on: February 18, 2021, 09:50:49 pm »
It means much that I can rely on your friendship and support @roamer_1.  I hope some day our paths will cross in person.

Reciprocated, most certainly, @HoustonSam  :beer: :seeya:

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« Reply #213 on: February 18, 2021, 09:56:19 pm »
I wish I was wrong.  I have a very close relative that worked for Cruz when he was Solicitor General in Texas.  He was not known as a people person and was very challenging to get along with....  He is a VERY talented legislator, but just doesn't come across very well on the public stage.

While I have no first or second-hand experience, I suspect you are correct @mrpotatohead.  As strong a Cruz supporter as I am, I doubt he has the charisma necessary to win the Oval Office.  And that's a criticism of the voters, not a criticism of Cruz.

I'll continue supporting him anyway.
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« Reply #214 on: February 18, 2021, 10:41:33 pm »
Good interview of Cruz on the Hannity show.  Ted said his electricity had been off for 2 days and it was 30 degrees in the house.  His girls wanted to take a trip...so they did. 

Oh the horror!!!!

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« Reply #215 on: February 18, 2021, 10:48:14 pm »
And yet everyone praises Trump to the high Heavens for being gruff...blunt and not people friendly.

He's one of...if not the most Conservative politician we've had run for President since Reagan.  He speaks to the people...not the tv cameras and the idiots on CNN.

Please see my post about "optics" earlier and why I give less than a damn about whether he looks good for the press or has the gift of BS.

If he stands up for and espouses the conservative principals most Americans live their life by...he's pro military and strong on defense...fiscally conservative...which he checks all those blocks then optics be dammed he's the one this country needs.

Cruz was my write in vote in the national election in 2016.

And I would have no reservation voting for him again in 2024.

Cruz is who this country needed in '16 and he is who this country needs now.  Period.  He took a trip to Mexico during an ice storm.  Let the leftists squeal like the idiots they are. Those on the right....seriously? 

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« Reply #216 on: February 18, 2021, 10:57:05 pm »
It does ... but I switched to my second choice ... raspberry cheesecake crumb cake ...   :laugh:  (Whipped cream is optional)



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« Reply #217 on: February 18, 2021, 11:34:30 pm »
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After landing back in the United States, Mr. Cruz offered a new statement with a different tone from earlier in the day, when he had tried to explain the vacation without regrets and left the impression that it might have always been a one-day trip for him. Speaking to reporters after his arrival home, he conceded that the trip was “obviously a mistake” and said he had begun having “second thoughts” as soon as he boarded the plane to Mexico intent on a few days of remote work in the sun.

“The plan had been to stay through the weekend with the family,” he said, framing the decision as a parent’s attempt to placate his two daughters, ages 10 and 12, after a “tough week.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/us/politics/ted-cruz-storm-cancun.html

Heidi's texts have been made public blowing the just dropping off the family excuse out of the water. 

I do hope Cruz fires the staffer who came up with the "just being a good dad" defense.  And I hope next time he's in such a jam he calls and asks me to write his FIRST statement.   333cleo

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« Reply #218 on: February 18, 2021, 11:35:08 pm »
Whipped creme is NEVER optional!  IT IS A MUST!    :yowsa:

So, so true!   :laugh:

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« Reply #219 on: February 18, 2021, 11:38:21 pm »
This thread has such a 2016 feel to it.   **nononono*
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« Reply #220 on: February 18, 2021, 11:49:46 pm »
Cruz is who this country needed in '16 and he is who this country needs now.  Period.  He took a trip to Mexico during an ice storm.  Let the leftists squeal like the idiots they are. Those on the right....seriously?

Couldn’t have said it better myself. 
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« Reply #221 on: February 19, 2021, 12:06:57 am »
Now back to (chocolate cream) pie!!!

          



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« Reply #222 on: February 19, 2021, 12:07:02 am »
Whipped creme is NEVER optional!  IT IS A MUST!    :yowsa:

I had occasion to be left with an opened and half used carton of half and half... I ain't ever going to use half and half for anything in my normal world... So just to get rid of it, I poured it into chocolate pudding, using it first, and then  topping off the mixture with milk, as normal...

I'll tell you what... That pudding was magical.

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« Reply #223 on: February 19, 2021, 12:08:45 am »
This thread has such a 2016 feel to it.   **nononono*

I'm serving pie and cognac to change the mood.   pointing-up

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« Reply #224 on: February 19, 2021, 01:13:28 am »
I'm serving pie and cognac to change the mood.   pointing-up

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Any Key Lime Pie in the case? You know the kind with the dabs of  creme/sour creme on them?
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« Reply #225 on: February 19, 2021, 01:30:15 am »
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.

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« Reply #226 on: February 19, 2021, 03:47:56 am »
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...
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« Reply #227 on: February 19, 2021, 09:20:45 am »
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.
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« Reply #228 on: February 19, 2021, 09:22:03 am »
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?
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« Reply #229 on: February 19, 2021, 09:27:49 am »
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
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« Reply #230 on: February 19, 2021, 09:32:00 am »
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« Reply #231 on: February 19, 2021, 09:45:16 am »
  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?
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #232 on: February 19, 2021, 09:49:38 am »

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
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #233 on: February 19, 2021, 09:54:37 am »
With neighbors that share personal texts for political gain, I believe Mrs. Cruz should find new friends.

I couldn't agree more.
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« Reply #234 on: February 19, 2021, 10:04:35 am »
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.

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #235 on: February 19, 2021, 10:10:22 am »
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.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #236 on: February 19, 2021, 10:19:32 am »
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. 

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #237 on: February 19, 2021, 10:30:35 am »
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.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #238 on: February 19, 2021, 10:48:00 am »
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.

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #239 on: February 19, 2021, 11:37:49 am »
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?
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #240 on: February 19, 2021, 11:46:09 am »
This thread has such a 2016 feel to it.   **nononono*

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.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #241 on: February 19, 2021, 11:57:20 am »
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.  8888crybaby
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #242 on: February 19, 2021, 11:58:34 am »
  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.

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #243 on: February 19, 2021, 11:58:59 am »
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.  8888crybaby

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« Reply #244 on: February 19, 2021, 12:10:44 pm »
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."
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #245 on: February 19, 2021, 12:13:03 pm »
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.  8888crybaby

 :beer:

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.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #246 on: February 19, 2021, 12:22:32 pm »
:beer:

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.

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #247 on: February 19, 2021, 12:25:37 pm »
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.  8888crybaby

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

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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #248 on: February 19, 2021, 12:33:07 pm »
  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.

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I dunno about insulting,but it sure is puzzling. It's like wanting hugs from your loan shark if you are a gambling addict.
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Re: Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with his family amid power crisis in Texas: source
« Reply #249 on: February 19, 2021, 12:38:18 pm »

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

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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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