Posted on 09/30/2015 1:31:38 PM PDT by Peter ODonnell
What is the fundamental reason to select Senator Ted Cruz over a field of other candidates for the Republican presidential candidate?
The answer lies in the constitution -- not in some part of the document, but in the IMPORTANCE of the document.
Senator Cruz has established that he understands this fundamental fact, and relies on it more than any other candidate. And he has the experience and educational background to make that understanding more effectual.
Why is the Constitution so particularly important in this presidential election? Was it not always equally important?
It is more important because America, like many western nations, has had an undeclared social(ist) revolution in recent years, and the Constitution has been shoved aside, either ignored or abrogated by actions of that revolutionary government.
The revolution has a deep foundation, it is sustained by academic and media elites, and most of the Democratic Party. Substantial parts of the Republican Party, while perhaps not as actively revolutionary, have chosen to look away and pretend this has not taken place. Some might say they have aided and abetted the revolution.
A second American revolution is a big deal no matter how you view it, and so to pretend it has not taken place is the ultimate act of denial. It is a big deal because it affects every important area of everday life, from security issues to taxation to the economy, foreign relations (again related to security) and the place of special interest groups in a larger society.
The first revolution had only one special interest group, that being the people of the (then) Thirteen Colonies. We, the people, fought that revolution.
This second revolution is a victory of a coalition of minorities against a placid and ambivalent majority, half of whom are so shamed by guilt trips that they refuse to take any stand whatsoever.
Yet the Constitution remains intact and the only effective foundation for resistance. Some speak of the need of a second American revolution, by which they mean a revolution against the progressives. However, that would be more of a counter-revolution, a restoration of constitutional principles.
The most significant constitutional principle that requires restoration is the separation of powers. In close second place would be the first (and second) amendments. Of equal significance perhaps is a restoration of the balance of powers between branches of government.
The Constitution also requires that the president be entirely loyal to the nation and not be the servant of some foreign power (or religion). Legitimate doubt now exists about whether this current administration is at least in the spiritual sense in violation of that essential principle.
Now the common law is also an extension of any free country's constitution, properly applied, and common law demands that a nation have clear borders, citizenship and military checks and balances. Can anyone truthfully say that America has any of those now?
I believe that America can count on Senator Cruz to restore the legal foundation of at least the executive branch of government, and to have a positive influence on other actors. Perhaps other candidates would be good in these areas too. It is not a case that only one man has any clue about the importance of these principles, perhaps half a dozen are appropriately concerned and able to act. But in each case, they fall short of the high standard set by Senator Cruz.
Foreign policy, relations with Russia and the Islamic world, also require a person of the highest integrity, resolve and vision. There are various sources of wise counsel in those fields, and Senator Cruz will need all of them in the mess left behind by the Obama years.
And if another candidate is to win, then I hope and pray that they will at least have the close co-operation and participation of Senator Cruz to assist them. Perhaps it would be just as effective to have a Trump-Cruz administration, one is challenged to imagine a Vice President Trump, but when given this high level of concern about the future of the nation (and the free world in general), one cannot think of a valid reason to set aside the best available candidate. We made that mistake in 2008, let's not make it again in 2016.
Cruz to victory.
” Another example of why I take anything said by a poster who landed here after November 4th of 2008 with a large grain of salt.”
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Now that’s kind of silly.
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It’s pretty early to call the race. Cruz is the smartest and most qualified for the job.
He killed it on colbert.
The only senator willing to take on republocrats.
Cruz has my vote
Experience is the best teacher.
Exactly what Leadership has he shown? He’s been in the Senate a little over two years.
So lets see he voted for the Corker Bill for one thing.
Frankly I just don’t see the attraction of Cruz.
The process is owned by the GOPe. That’s the problem. We don’t have a normal process!
And frankly I don’t care about your opinion. I’m done explaining myself to idiots like you or anyone else.
Consider it a win for yourself if you wish but don’t waste my time.
When Ben Carson was being excoriated by the media
about his statements concerning an Islamic president,
Senator Cruz gave the correct response, what does the
Constitution say.
He is my choice for President.
Cruz is a good man, and, as you say - somewhat preachy. However, he talks at us - not to us and he is so smart that he talks over most people’s heads. There is nothing wrong with that if you are a lawyer, and that’s exactly where I see him - either as VP or AG. He would be a great AG of the United States. But, president? I just don’t see it - He just doesn’t seem to be connecting with the voters and I seriously doubt he will get cross over votes. I’m quite aware of the Reagan coalition, but, it isn’t Cruz who is pulling this together - it’s Trump who is pulling from all groups.
I asked a question and you didn’t answer it.
So it’s a draw.
You can take it with a grain of salt if you like, but reality is reality. There are trillions of dollars and great power hinging on this election. An outsider like Cruz will not be allowed in. Trump can beat the system easily because he will even have democrats and blacks voting for him. Hell, even the unions are looking to vote for him.
If you want to delude yourself, go ahead. We have had only one conservative president in a lifetime.
Baloney - Trump has smacked them down one by one. Sure, he uses a different tactic, but his tactics have worked.
Wrong, your guy voted for the Corker Bill. The only Senator with any guts was my Senator Tom Cotton who was the only one to vote against it.
Exactly, Trump connects with people, Cruz doesn’t connect. If he did, he would have huge numbers because he is a good, honest, smart guy.
So you believe in just crowning Trump as the nominee today?
Damn the whole election process to hell?
It’s so ironic that Trump supporters attack the one candidate that their own candidate actually really likes.
Take a clue from your guy.
What the heck will you all do if Trump wins the nomination
and chooses Cruz for his VP?
Trump/Cruz is the preferable ticket.
Well, we can see already that there is one main objection raised to Cruz as candidate, that being that he’s too cerebral for the job and doesn’t connect with people.
One might then have to say that in that case, a large number of people who recognize the situation and the potential of this guy should negate that by becoming his army of supporters. This negative can be turned into a positive simply by saying that the man is sincere and not a charlatan, and that the situation is too urgent to settle for an airship when there’s a plane on the runway.
I could vote for that, but the process must comes first.
But, by the way some Trump supporters behave, I may change my stance on that. Note my tag line.
Hey, look... we finally agreed... somewhat.
Cruz 2016
Cruz has so much going for him, but I don’t think this will be his time.
I’m an equal opportunity basher. I bash Trump (my candidate) as much as I do the others. It’s just that I don’t see any of them as perfect, nor do I worship or approve of everything they say or do. It would be insane to put someone on a pedestal. Only Jesus deserves our praise and worship. However, I think Trump and Cruz are the only 2 worth voting for in this upcoming election. If I criticize Cruz, you can bet I criticize Trump as much. They are flawed human beings - but we sure need some good leadership in this country. It has been a very, very, long 7 years.
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