Posted on 12/21/2015 8:07:37 AM PST by conservativejoy
After the last debate, Sen. Ted Cruz hit the nail on the head after turning in the best debate performance: Americans must unify, fight our enemies to win, and solve problems at home, or face unspeakable devastation. That is the brutal truth staring us right in the face.
That truth demands an answer to a straightforward question: Which candidate is a true statesman, able to unify this country?
A huge part of the answer to that question involves selecting the person most capable of articulating an inspiring message that most people can eventually support.
Other considerations involved: which candidate has the education, intelligence, experience, stamina, consistency, character, integrity, and leadership talent required to carry that message and unify the country?
Historically, in times of greatest crisis, inspiring, unifying leaders have appeared: think Washington, Lincoln, FDR, JFK, Reagan. The current administration has delivered unprecedented crises. No matter where you look, America is in decline, primarily because leadership is morally and intellectually bankrupt, having forsaken our Founding principles.
So which candidate is most aligned with our Founding principles? Which one is most like Reagan or Washington or Lincoln or JFK? Which person cherishes liberty in a way that inspires a majority? Which candidate stands on principle before party, patriotism before partisanship? Which one is tough enough to see it through, smart enough to adapt when necessary, and who can most effectively debate and defeat Hillary Clinton?
Which candidate is most feared by Communists and Jihadis alike? Which one will restore liberty and justice for all? Which candidate can fire up the Hispanic and evangelical vote like no other? And which individual shows both appropriate restraint, and genuine concern for the public good? Which candidate is the selfless public servant most trusted to keep promises? Which one has the best plan to achieve economic revitalization?
Ted Cruz is far and away the most intelligent, the most educated, the most articulate and the most closely aligned with the Founders' vision. He has demonstrated integrity and consistency even in the face of the most vicious attacks from all sides. No adversary can cross rhetorical swords with him and prevail, and no enemy, foreign or domestic, will find sanctuary with Cruz in the White House.
Don't take our word for it. Consider the words of leading Democrats, Alan Dershowitz and James Carville. Dershowitz was Cruz's law professor. Carville ran Bill Clinton's campaigns. Dershowitz calls him “off-the-charts brilliant." Carville describes Cruz as "the most talented and fearless Republican politician I've seen in the last 30 years."
After the huge groundswell of support in Iowa, Cruz now enjoys increased support, politically and financially. His list of endorsements, already impressive, is growing as well. Recently, the following came out to support him: Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, James Dobson, and Richard Viguerie, a conservative leader who shares this word about Cruz vs. Trump: "Cruz is the only candidate who can unite the GOP."
It is clear which candidate stands as the individual most likely to succeed as the nominee, and as President.
And those are the guys you think can unite the country?
Are you nuts?
Cruz=loose
“which candidate is most aligned with our Founding principles”
As if that is something voters today even comprehend. Not only can they not tell you what any founding principals are, they can’t name who the Founders were.
So you really believe this article, in the Age of Kardashian and Instagram?
Well, I’ll take them over Trump associates Salvadore Testa, Philip “Chicken Man” Testa, Nicademo,”Little Nicky” Scarfo, Philip “Crazy Phil” Leonetti, and Anthony “Fat Tony” Salerno.
So which candidate is most aligned with our Founding principles? ...
If this were the case he wouldn’t even be running.
Glad you got to see Cruz in person. It was a positive experience for me also
The founders were wild eyed patriots and nationalist first and foremost. They were protectionist and financed the govt with excise taxes and tariffs.
This is totally not aligned with any GOPe candidate, even Cruz.
By that standard Trump is more inline with the founders.
In a sane and rational nation, patriots like Ted Cruz would rise to the top, obeying the imperative of the “best for the best”.
But this nation is no longer sane and rational, that having been driven out and drummed out of the minds of the youth for several generations now. The majority of the population is being intentionally kept dumbed down, and the arts of polite and knowledgeable conversation and communication have been largely abandoned, in favor of catchwords, and exclamations that are simply shorthand for shallowness and ambiguity.
Remember, there are many more of them than there are of us. And by accident or design, they do vote, but without any critical thinking in the equation at all.
If Trump had voted on his positions over the last 10 years, you would be hard pressed to maintain your illusions.
Cruz OR Loose
There fixed it for you
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Do you read any of the polls??? Cruz is not the one unifying the country...
The question that should be asked to Cruz is: 'What is your position on the proposed (by your wife) North American Union'...That will tell us where Cruz is on the New World Order...
Cruz OR Loose
Cuz OR Lose
There fixed it for me.... ;-)
LOL I think I am having a Monday.... Fix one thing, break another...
LOL, Trump’s phlegmtones appear right on que.
Like Pavlov’s dogs.... they see a positive Cruz thread there immediately on scene to collectively throw turds.
Right, I presume that you would.
But you, and these guys (Dobson, Perkins, and Viguerie) have been on the losing side of every election for the last 25 years.
So, I don't know that them lining up with Cruz predicts a different result.
Outside of Jesusland (with about 85 electoral votes), those guys are poison.
Hillary could ignore anything and everything that Cruz would say about her, to the press or in a debate.
She will not be able to ignore Trump.
Trump is the only candidate who can beat Hillary.
So stop getting goo-goo eyed over Cruz. The media is obsessed with Trump, and Hillary soon will be (she’s starting to REALLY take him seriously now and he is countering her very effectively). He gets ten times too attention and coverage as Cruz. Most voters probably don’t even know Cruz’s first name. I guarantee EVERYONE knows Trump’s first name.
All of the Republican candidates would be better than Hillary, but only one can defeat her.
Trump.
Are you nuts?"
I guess we need more liberals and moderates to do that.
Which one is most like Reagan or Washington or Lincoln or JFK? Trump.
Which person cherishes liberty in a way that inspires a majority? Trump.
Which candidate stands on principle before party, patriotism before partisanship? Trump.
Which one is tough enough to see it through, smart enough to adapt when necessary, and who can most effectively debate and defeat Hillary Clinton? Trump: no contest.
Which candidate is most feared by Communists and Jihadis alike? Trump: even Putin blinked.
Which one will restore liberty and justice for all? Trump.
Which candidate can fire up the Hispanic and evangelical vote like no other?a) Cruz; b) Rubio.
And which individual shows both appropriate restraint, and genuine concern for the public good? a Cruz; b) Trump.
Which candidate is the selfless public servant most trusted to keep promises? Trump. He is risking his fortune and personal security.
Which one has the best plan to achieve economic revitalization? Trump, hands down.
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