Posted on 05/01/2015 5:04:04 PM PDT by yuffy
Wow - why not start your own circle and start firing? Amazing how so many seem to think they are "principled Conservatives" that have no actual concept of either word and serve as useful tools for the Left.
I take it you like Walker and are willing to make up stuff based on some inner voices that just won't stop talking to you. If we hated the Left as much as you seem to detest one of the most Conservative choices we've ever had, we might make some progress - despite you.
If I stepped over any lines, it was intentional....
Actually, the states right argument is the Constitution. If SCOTUS follows the Constitution, they will leave marriage issues up to the states where they has always been. At this point, it’s a toss up, because we all know that they have ruled outside the Constitution many times.
One of Cruz’s bill calls for a Constitutional Amendment to support traditional marriage. It won’t get past Obama, of course, but it can be reintroduced once he is out.
Amendments have absolutely zero Presidential involvement, other than bully pulpit.
But I don't feel a need to make excuses for my candidate like a democrat does. Cruz isn't perfect - no one is perfect and he will make mistakes. Cruz will make some dumb mistakes over the next year and a half.
And I am not so insecure in my choice that I need to reflexively support a choice he makes if he is wrong.
What you need to understand gator is that symbolism, almost always trumps reality and truth in politics. It is sad that is the case, but it is true. Since that is the case, Cruz needs to be very careful, because it may take only one perceived "error" and he is done - the press will ruin him and he needs more than our three votes.
The reason I am supporting Cruz is that he is a true leader. He may not have the experience as Walker, but I think he has the ability to accomplish things as president. He is articulate and able to deflect attacks on him by reporters, which is vitally important today. But at the same time he is in your face. I switched from Walker to Cruz when he made his announcement at Liberty. That took guts; that took leadership and I loved it. He communicated to me that he did not care about any criticism from the press or the left about him making his announcement at an institution the left hates. He's fearless and that attracted me to him. So when he skipped Lynch's vote, for me, I didn't care, but I knew it was a mistake. He had an opportunity to make his statement on the floor of the Senate and he chose not to. Can you imagine Kennedy missing a vote like this?
So, I think Cruz has learned his lesson. I doubt he will miss another key vote, because it is not worth the criticism.
“The reason I am supporting Cruz is that he is a true leader.”
That is all I needed to read, dave.
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