Just propaganda. All the way. Here’s the context, which, BTW, elegantly portrays Cruz’ position in this ‘war of words’ into which Mr. Reagan has, it will turn out, unwisely, decided to foray:
From WABC News (NYC) three days ago, Quote from Ted Cruz:
“I’m a big fan of Rand Paul. He and I are good friends. But I don’t agree with him on foreign policy,” Cruz said. “I think U.S. leadership is critical in the world. And I agree with him that we should be very reluctant to deploy military force abroad. But I think there is a vital role, just as Ronald Reagan did… The United States has a responsibility to defend our values.”
Yeah, Michael stepped in it, but he kind of makes his living having to fight for attention, doesn’t he?
I know that many years ago he was a local talk show host, and I quit listening when it became obvious that he just talks and plays a role, he isn’t particularly conservative although that is where he chose to operate from, and most importantly, he isn’t honest, he will massage truth to make points, or out of mere indifference.
Michael Reagan isn’t a guy that you want to quote, without double checking the information.
Exactly, there was nothing wrong with what Cruz said. There is a distinction between their 2 positions, and IMHO Cruz was accurate.
This does seem like propaganda, and Paul foolishly has been lead by the nose.
"Defend our values" is a potential recipe for getting trapped in all sorts of local quagmires where US interests are not at stake.