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Ted Cruz, Triumphant
The National Review ^ | February 1, 2016 | David French

Posted on 02/01/2016 10:28:42 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

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To: caww
It is sweet. He showed a lot of courage by going against king corn. Trump kowtowed to them, like a little sissy. Cruz stayed poised and gracious despite the antics of the ersatz clown in the race throwing up garbage.

Cruz has a lot of work ahead of him. Trump will keep attacking him from the left, and it's not really Trump's fault. He's not really clear on this left/right differentiation.

Rubio is going to be formidable now that most of the non-Cruz, non-Trump voters will start drifting to Rubio.

181 posted on 02/02/2016 9:53:05 AM PST by elhombrelibre (Against Oba. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution. Go Cruz.)
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To: Stentor

No, it’s something the Apostle Paul taught by word and by example, being all things to all men, that by all means he might save some. In those areas we can adapt to our potential audience, why not? So tell the truth, yes, but use the local language and customs as the vehicle. Sound advice.

Peace,

SR


182 posted on 02/02/2016 10:25:56 AM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: CSM

that is a rather doctrinaire statement that verges on pure BS


183 posted on 02/02/2016 10:33:14 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....carson is the kinder gentler trump.)
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To: elhombrelibre
Your faith in Trump is beyond my ken based on his character, temperament, and treatment of others in matters of honesty and honor. We will just have to disagree on him and on Cruz.

I am opposed to OPEN BORDERS! I am looking at the long term. Who can pull enough of those so called independents to WIN in November. Now somehow that translates to you I have faith in Trump. Ridiculous!!!

184 posted on 02/02/2016 10:34:01 AM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: CSM
“Claiming trump’s mother caused trump eligibility questions!”

OK, I wasn’t going to call you at as being unhinged, but this takes the cake. Are you really as bad as Sheldon at detecting sarcasm?

Dear, Cruz did not answer the moderators question regarding his eligibility problem. Danced all around, claimed that Rubio, Jindal, and somebody else I think Santorum all had eligibility questions. Cruz obviously was informed in what 'natural born' means. But, he never said I am natural born. Trump kindly advised him to get it cleared up.... Then Cruz snarked his LIE regarding Trump's mother causing Trump eligibility question.... I will grant it was a sarcastic lie.

What is it about truth that makes people then hurl insults? I am the one unhinged??????? I watched it, I do not need other people interpreting what I saw and heard my self.

185 posted on 02/02/2016 10:43:50 AM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: CSM
Wow! Which originalist was born on US soil? Oh, wait, US soil didn’t exist at the time. Can you name the first President that was born on US soil?

Those that wrote the Constitution were grandfathered in... There was NO question regarding their loyalty.. It was a protective measure to the 'natural born' citizenry in future generations. It was/is a birthright. You know kinda like Esau who sold his birthright for a bowl of red pottage (lentils)...

I was born in Germany, of two US citizen parents... born a US citizen YES, but NOT natural born.

186 posted on 02/02/2016 10:47:58 AM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: CSM

They did something, my humble apologies that I didn’t know exactly what is was that they did I! Point is, bucko they did something that allowed - gave McCain permission to run for President! Will they do the same for Cruz, or will need need to sell his soul to the GOPe establishment to get it?

Cruz won’t build a wall.


187 posted on 02/02/2016 10:49:25 AM PST by Lopeover (2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States)
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To: elhombrelibre

I believe that as Cruz crosses the country, win or loose, his mission continues to be of informing the public what so many aren’t aware of. and what needs to be done to set the nation straight again.

One of the things I admire in Cruz is the courage you mentioned.....if it’s what he sees as right and according to this nations laws and the constitution...he will not waver from his position regardless of the “thunder”....he can not be toppled when he knows he’s right.

Another thing is he simply can’t be rattled easily.....there’s a sureness in his step, and not so much confidence in himself, though he has that, but he knows where he’s grounded...and that foundation cannot be moved.

Trump has no foundation and why he slips and slides to whatever corner of the room he thinks will bring him the results he desires. That’s just what he is and does...and has done so his whole life.... People have certainly taken note of that and are not impressed.

The establishment, now with Rubio fully under their wing, will continue to soak him with revenue , advice and a host of other gratuities in order to have him as their yes man. He won’t mind.....they bought him long ago.


188 posted on 02/02/2016 10:54:31 AM PST by caww
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To: erod

This needs to get down to Cruz v. Rubio fast.

Cruz backers should hope for a Rubio win in NH. That would make Trump a two-time loser and those who’ve been attracted to his shtick will move to Cruz fast as the only anti-establishment hope. But if Trump wins, then it stays Cruz, Trump and Rubio...with Rubio getting the Lion’s Share of the Bush/Christie/Kasich/Fiorina/etc. vote as they all fall by the wayside.

Hank


189 posted on 02/02/2016 12:19:57 PM PST by County Agent Hank Kimball (Trust Fund Donnie Trump thinks "Nuclear Triad" is a death metal trio.)
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To: bert

In other words, you ARE re-defining the term “progressive.”

Gotcha.


190 posted on 02/02/2016 1:03:16 PM PST by CSM (White wine sipping, caviar munching, Georgetown cocktail circuit circulating, Perrier conservative.)
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To: Just mythoughts

By your own claims, regarding “natural born” intent of the framers, a child born on US soil to illegal aliens is eligible to hold the office of the president, but a child born in another country to a member of our military is not eligible to hold the office.

That is a very silly position. Hence, the snark and sarcasm.


191 posted on 02/02/2016 1:06:40 PM PST by CSM (White wine sipping, caviar munching, Georgetown cocktail circuit circulating, Perrier conservative.)
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To: Lopeover

Same was said in 1980 about Reagan.


192 posted on 02/02/2016 1:09:30 PM PST by Fledermaus (To hell with the Republican Party. I'm done with them. If I want a Lib Dem I'd vote for one.)
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To: Lopeover

“They did something,...”

Very true, as unnecessary as it might have been.

“Point is, bucko they did something that allowed - gave McCain permission to run for President!”

The Senate does not “allow” or “give permission” to anyone to run for the office of a co-equal branch. What they did was nothing more than window dressing in support of McCain.

“Will they do the same for Cruz,”

Of course not. Cruz is hated by the establishment.

“or will need need to sell his soul to the GOPe establishment to get it?”

Clearly Cruz is not willing to sell anything to the GOPe. So, he is not at all concerned about a Senatorial affirmation, window dressing exercise.


193 posted on 02/02/2016 1:11:02 PM PST by CSM (White wine sipping, caviar munching, Georgetown cocktail circuit circulating, Perrier conservative.)
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To: CSM
By your own claims, regarding “natural born” intent of the framers, a child born on US soil to illegal aliens is eligible to hold the office of the president, but a child born in another country to a member of our military is not eligible to hold the office. That is a very silly position. Hence, the snark and sarcasm.

It is NOT a position... it is what it is, 'natural born' comes from two US citizen parents giving birth to their child on US soil.

Anchor babies are NOT natural born, which is why the smartest HarvardLawSchool grad Cruz brought up Rubio, Jindal and I think Santorum... They are not natural born, and Cruz knows it.

194 posted on 02/02/2016 1:34:25 PM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: County Agent Hank Kimball

Jmo I think we’re headed to a Cruz/Rubio race.


195 posted on 02/02/2016 5:57:32 PM PST by erod (Chicago Conservative | Cruz or Lose!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

LOL...National RINO Review

....the establishment paper writing glowingly about CRuz. Of course!


196 posted on 02/02/2016 5:58:54 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: CSM

no, I have not redefined progressive.

I reject the thoughts of a regressive that see ordinary conservatives as being so far to the left that they are progressive.

it is a relative thing

relatively , regressives are to the right of the conservative spectrum


197 posted on 02/03/2016 5:03:04 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....carson is the kinder gentler trump.)
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To: bert
Trump believes that we just need better management of the current structure of government. That means that he is OK with the size of government, he just believes that it can be better led.

If one believes that the current size, and by extension, reach of the Federal monster is acceptable, then they are BY definition a PROGRESSIVE.

You can change that definition all you want, but truths are unmaliable.

198 posted on 02/03/2016 8:39:04 AM PST by CSM (White wine sipping, caviar munching, Georgetown cocktail circuit circulating, Perrier conservative.)
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