Posted on 03/04/2016 11:31:55 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
Tonight was the night when I could clearly see Ted Cruz as President of the United States. He made the right moral judgment — dealing with Donald Trump was far more important than jockeying for position with Marco Rubio or John Kasich. He made the case against Trump in the right way — he was civil even as he eviscerated Trump again and again. And he connected with the audience not just with his command of the facts, but also by making his case in an effective, human way. When he asked the audience how many had been waiters or waitresses, I had to smile. Both my wife and I spent more than our fair share of time bringing ice tea to thirsty customers, and the notion that waiting tables — even for a season – is a job Americans won’t do is absurd.
But I can’t praise Cruz without also praising Marco Rubio. Their nonaggression pact was clear. It is an extraordinarily difficult thing for political rivals to choose not to attack each other, but both Rubio and Cruz made the right decision. They both kept their eye on the ball, and in so doing kept hope alive in the quest to save the conservative movement and stop Trump.
Regarding Kasich, his performance was cheap and cowardly. Anyone can look statesmanlike when they opt out of a necessary fight. By choosing to cast himself as above the fray, he created a false moral equivalence between Trump, Rubio, and Cruz, and he transparently curried favor with viewers weary of conflict. With every passing moment, he is staining his legacy and his reputation. At a crucial moment, Kasich chose to be — first and foremost – for Kasich. Shame on him.
Finally, there is much more to be said about this, but words cannot express the contempt I felt for Trump’s insistence that the military would follow his unlawful orders to murder women and children. There are men who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice rather than kill the innocent, yet he pretends our warriors would simply salute and follow orders when told to kill women and children for the sole purpose of punishing terrorists. Trump is sadly mistaken. If he won the White House and tried to implement his “policy,” the military would refuse to comply — because it has honor, because it respects the law, and because it knows the lessons of history. No order can justify an atrocity.
What, you’ve never had a piece of mint pop out when you were talking?
Now Boogergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you?
Only applies if you happen to be one of em.
It would bother me if I was supporting Trump. I don't support Trump, so my conscience is clear.
You are a prime example of a DT barnum supporter.
No honey. People here do not like DT Barnum. Maybe the philly suburbs are a little more educated and understand words besides great, stupid, small, ugly, fat.
NR
Foam?
Okay, got it. ;)
I didn’t see the event. How do we know it was a booger and not, say, dead lip or a previously chewed food particle?
I like Ted Cruz. I hope it is not too late for him. Having said that, I think he is much closer to catching Trump in the delegate count. But all the polls seem to be favoring Trump at the moment. Perhaps we will start to see a shift as a result to the severe thrashing Trump took in the last two debates. Rubio and Kasich dropping out wouldn’t hurt either!
Thank you for your response, which may not be as respectful as your profile says you are.
That said, when I read your profile and your profession and your chosen “gurus” I understand your post a little better.
I think you may lack a nuanced and deep understanding of the reality behind words. In my experience that is common with engineers and some other techie type persons. It is because of the nature of your training. The remedy is good literature, wide experience in human relations and reading of a good book on the meaning of words. Try Funk and Wagnalls Synonyms, Antonyms and Prepositions by James C. Fernald. It gives us exact meanings of words considered synonyms etc. Good luck and happy mind expanding.We can never stop growing and learning.
Much, much better!
Agree. Useless 99.99% of the time.
Believe me honey, I know what kind of retards that are elected by they don't smell their own stink residents of the suburban counties. Who'd you vote for, Marjorie Margolies? They are also not Ted the liar voters. They'd be happy to vote for Rubio if he cut their lawn.
Yup, they settled for Romney. I vote 100% pro-life. Nothing else matters to me at this point.
Thanks for your passionate reply.
>>>”...red blooded American under attack by the international mafia determined to destroy American sovereignty... Either you are an American, or you aren’t... America must FALL for the NWO to RULE! What side are you on?”
I believe Trump would take America into the dumpster - his foreign policy, domestic policy, economic policy.
You posts indicate you like strong authority. Sometimes that causes folks to want to be led by an authoritarian. Authoritarianism is a very un-American value.
>>>”Something tells me that once elected Trump would suddenly become more GOPe than McConnell, Hatch, Ryan and Olympia Snowe combined.”
I think that is true. He really has always been establishment, crony capitalist - backing whatever benefited him personally.
>>>lacking an ideological core...
I think you have a good point. Without a core, no ‘deal’ is off limits.
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