Posted on 02/15/2016 1:07:23 PM PST by TBP
The Texas senator told NBC’s Chuck Todd Sunday morning that he is looking forward to debating either of the Democratic presidential contenders on the future of the Supreme Court. However, according to Cruz, it isn’t just the two Democrats who could immeasurably alter the interpretation of the Constitution, in particular when it comes to gun rights.
“If Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders wins, or for that matter, if Donald Trump wins — whose record is indistinguishable from them on a great many issues — then we will see the Second Amendment written out of the Constitution,†Cruz said.
Cruz also said that should Trump or Clinton be elected, “we will see unlimited abortion on demand.â€
“Partial birth abortion, taxpayer funding, no parental notification, and we’ll also see our religious liberty torn down, our basic rights,†Cruz said.
Cruz has argued that Clinton would have the Supreme Court dismantle the Second Amendment as he campaigned in Iowa as well as in South Carolina.
Wow, now he is lying about all the other candidates too. I happen to know that my governor, John Kasich, is very pro-2nd Amendment. He upped our castle doctrine here in Ohio. Yeah, I know he is squishy on a few things, but, not on the 2nd Amendment. No wonder the other candidates despise Cruz. He is despicable.
What kind of people will Trump nominate for the SC? I cannot in good conscience vote for him because of his past liberal stances.
Cruz is such an assclown. Trump has been packing for over 30 years, and backs the 2nd Amendment.
The “Seventh King” is a fibber.
Well then Trump is screwed.
One more liberal justice and they will.
“The SCOTUS can’t write it out. The right comes from God.”
Who formed the United States?
clue, NBC isn’t a right.
You don’t get to make that decision. You should be very, very careful about thinking you do. Repent! The Kingdom of God is at hand!
Well if it’s written out then there’s nothing said about weapons in the hands of civilians; that is of course there’s a federal law banning them. Well good luck confiscating them.
Who's lying? The Republican senator and the Washington Republican Oligarchs EVERY ONE OF WHOM PROMISED in 2014 to repeal Obamacare, secure the borders, reduce spending/debt, etc. ALL LIES. They did the OPPOSITE---They FUNDED Obamacare, more spending, more debt, and did NOTHING about securing the border but rather cooperated with Obama to completely open the border---Republicans FUNDED the invasion now of Muslims, Syrians, Somalians, etc.
Trump says he is the strongest candidate on the 2nd amendment and supports it fully.
How, who are you going to believe? The PROVEN liars of 2014? (who also lied in 2012 etc etc)
You guys are truly the battered wife, who got the shit beat out of her, then goes back when the husband promises (again) not to do it again, and the wife again believes him. You guys have Stockholm Syndrome or some sort of masochism to CONTINUE to believe the liars Cruz, McConnell, Ryan and the Republican Washington Political Class.
"Access to the DC Trough is obviously much more important than the future of their own Party or country." (from Breitbart.com)
This perfectly describes the candidates accepting tens of millions in donations buying influence.
Good God, Ted didn’t just jump the shark, he lassoed the rascal and rode off to the Calgary Stampede with him!
A Washington Professional Republican Cartel and Cocktail class member calling the campaign promises of his opponent “LIES”..?
THAT is RICH.
This perfectly describes the candidates accepting tens of millions in donations buying influence, especially Cruz.
I’m looking forward to hearing Cruz, Trump, and every other GOP candidate explain the criteria they would use in choosing an SC nominee, and why. Really sick of the name-calling on all sides, looking for reasons for hope in this election cycle.
Then it will be time to roll, won’t it?
Plus, it’s kinda stupid, since Cruz never wins these debates despite all the hype about his so-called intellect. So how smart is it to keep asking for more?
The thing I wonder about is whether Cruz personally authorizes this crap, or if this is all thg fine hand of Jeff Roe. You know, the guy who did such a great job for Huckabee and Rick Perry...now running Cruz’s campaign. Right into the ground, if he keeps up the lies, push-polls and dirty tricks.
Unless Ted has approved those things...it’s one or the other.
PROTECTING OUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN
Donald J. Trump on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear. The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon. Period.
The Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right that belongs to all law-abiding Americans. The Constitution doesn’t create that right – it ensures that the government can’t take it away. Our Founding Fathers knew, and our Supreme Court has upheld, that the Second Amendment’s purpose is to guarantee our right to defend ourselves and our families. This is about self-defense, plain and simple.
It’s been said that the Second Amendment is America’s first freedom. That’s because the Right to Keep and Bear Arms protects all our other rights. We are the only country in the world that has a Second Amendment. Protecting that freedom is imperative. Here’s how we will do that:
Enforce The Laws On The Books
We need to get serious about prosecuting violent criminals. The Obama administration’s record on that is abysmal. Violent crime in cities like Baltimore, Chicago and many others is out of control. Drug dealers and gang members are given a slap on the wrist and turned loose on the street. This needs to stop.
Several years ago there was a tremendous program in Richmond, Virginia called Project Exile. It said that if a violent felon uses a gun to commit a crime, you will be prosecuted in federal court and go to prison for five years – no parole or early release. Obama’s former Attorney General, Eric Holder, called that a “cookie cutter†program. That’s ridiculous. I call that program a success. Murders committed with guns in Richmond decreased by over 60% when Project Exile was in place – in the first two years of the program alone, 350 armed felons were taken off the street.
Why does that matter to law-abiding gun owners? Because they’re the ones who anti-gun politicians and the media blame when criminals misuse guns. We need to bring back and expand programs like Project Exile and get gang members and drug dealers off the street. When we do, crime will go down and our cities and communities will be safer places to live.
Here’s another important way to fight crime – empower law-abiding gun owners to defend themselves. Law enforcement is great, they do a tremendous job, but they can’t be everywhere all of the time. Our personal protection is ultimately up to us. That’s why I’m a gun owner, that’s why I have a concealed carry permit, and that’s why tens of millions of Americans have concealed carry permits as well. It’s just common sense. To make America great again, we’re going to go after criminals and put the law back on the side of the law-abiding.
Fix Our Broken Mental Health System
Let’s be clear about this. Our mental health system is broken. It needs to be fixed. Too many politicians have ignored this problem for too long.
All of the tragic mass murders that occurred in the past several years have something in common – there were red flags that were ignored. We can’t allow that to continue. We need to expand treatment programs, because most people with mental health problems aren’t violent, they just need help. But for those who are violent, a danger to themselves or others, we need to get them off the street before they can terrorize our communities. This is just common sense.
And why does this matter to law-abiding gun owners? Once again, because they get blamed by anti-gun politicians, gun control groups and the media for the acts of deranged madmen. When one of these tragedies occurs, we can count on two things: one, that opponents of gun rights will immediately exploit it to push their political agenda; and two, that none of their so-called “solutions†would have prevented the tragedy in the first place. They’ve even admitted it.
We need real solutions to address real problems. Not grandstanding or political agendas.
Defend The Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners
GUN AND MAGAZINE BANS. Gun and magazine bans are a total failure. That’s been proven every time it’s been tried. Opponents of gun rights try to come up with scary sounding phrases like “assault weaponsâ€, “military-style weapons†and “high capacity magazines†to confuse people. What they’re really talking about are popular semi-automatic rifles and standard magazines that are owned by tens of millions of Americans. Law-abiding people should be allowed to own the firearm of their choice. The government has no business dictating what types of firearms good, honest people are allowed to own.
BACKGROUND CHECKS. There has been a national background check system in place since 1998. Every time a person buys a gun from a federally licensed gun dealer – which is the overwhelming majority of all gun purchases – they go through a federal background check. Study after study has shown that very few criminals are stupid enough to try and pass a background check – they get their guns from friends/family members or by stealing them. So the overwhelming majority of people who go through background checks are law-abiding gun owners. When the system was created, gun owners were promised that it would be instant, accurate and fair. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case today. Too many states are failing to put criminal and mental health records into the system – and it should go without saying that a system’s only going to be as effective as the records that are put into it. What we need to do is fix the system we have and make it work as intended. What we don’t need to do is expand a broken system.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO CARRY. The right of self-defense doesn’t stop at the end of your driveway. That’s why I have a concealed carry permit and why tens of millions of Americans do too. That permit should be valid in all 50 states. A driver’s license works in every state, so it’s common sense that a concealed carry permit should work in every state. If we can do that for driving – which is a privilege, not a right – then surely we can do that for concealed carry, which is a right, not a privilege.
MILITARY BASES AND RECRUITING CENTERS. Banning our military from carrying firearms on bases and at recruiting centers is ridiculous. We train our military how to safely and responsibly use firearms, but our current policies leave them defenseless. To make America great again, we need a strong military. To have a strong military, we need to allow them to defend themselves.
“You don’t get to make that decision. You should be very, very careful about thinking you do. Repent! The Kingdom of God is at hand!”
LOL
We’ve been told to choose our leaders carefully.
We’ve been told to be careful what teachers we listen too.
Someone who judges Cruz but then uses God to warn others from testing Trump is a HERETIC.
You know what God says we do with a HERETIC (False teacher), don’t you ?
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