Ted Cruz knows the rules. The rules are thick, cobwebby and arcane. Some of these may be left over parliamentary procedures from British influence. So even today, having a full moral belief in what you’re trying to do is not enough. One needs to be well acquainted with the rules, so you don’t do waste time on unwinnable causes brought to the floor in an incorrect manner. Maybe some of the ‘cobwebs’ are needed to reduce frivolous legislation, reduce, not eliminate.
He who understands Roberts Rules of Order rules the world, or at least the school committee meeting.
I can't say I understand it. It makes my skin crawl.