We live in a world where words are considered more dangerous than actions. Granted it was a dumb statement but it didn’t hurt Dr. Carson. In fact, it was so outrageous that I have to wonder if it wasn’t just another ruse to stay in the headlines.
But Cruz’s words and actions shut down another candidate’s campaign. Cruz saw the handwriting on the wall, polls all said he’d lose, entrance polls had him down 4 to 5% and he was desperate.
So when he saw a report he could twist to get votes, he went for it. That’s the story no matter what spin the Cruz bots want to put on it.
The lesson I have learned is that no matter what the error, if it is committed by someone other than your candidate, it is intentional, criminal, planned in advance, unethical, and fraudulent. There is no such thing as an error based on misunderstanding, miscommunication, failure to verify, or in relying on some source that everyone knows should be disbelieved.
That is what I have learned. There are no exceptions, because anything other than outright fraud never happens.
Also, I learned that in any organization, malicious intent is ascribed to the candidate, regardless of whether that candidate was personally involved or aware of it - unless you are a Democrat.
I don’t think I will learn anything else on FR until after the election, but I hope I’m wrong.
I know my opinion will not matter much in the scheme of things, but I certainly see a lack of disciplined thinking lately.
From another thread...