Posted on 03/03/2016 3:48:41 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Everybody has those days.
When you want to stand at your colleague's office door and shout: "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" Yes, the "Network" moment, when we channel our inner Howard Bealle and appeal to whoever is listening to hear how frustrated we are. But if I am not happy with how the world is whirling, I don't just ask to get off. I get up and so something about it.
Anger should lead to effective action, not ineffective meanderings.
Granted, lots of Americans are angry. Obamacare, terrorism, lawlessness, cronyism, and corruption abound. Yet ingenuity, hard work, and a dedication to principles pave the pathway to success, even if the world seems dead-set against you.
Whatever you and I can't take anymore, we can do something about it, whether in the work place (get a better job) or in our relationships (change your mind, speak your mind, and mind your own business).
And even at the ballot box.
So, I get angry, but I am not defined by anger. I get angry, but I am not going to vote that way.
I am still moved by hope. As a consistent yet concerned conservative, I embrace a presidential candidate who not only portrays a better future, but has already fought for one.
Super Tuesday was indeed super for my presidential pick Ted Cruz ... and for me.
Yeah, yeah ... Trump "won" states, but Cruz came in a close second in key races.
His campaign is playing strategically, winning more delegates, and now surging into second place. They even took over Alaska, depriving the current front-runner another symbolic victory through a now less-esteemed endorsement he had received one month ago.
Sorry, Sarah, but the kingmaker you hoped to be is not quite yet to be.
I may feel upset about Washington, but I am not about to let anger, blind to the facts and alienated from the truth, decide for whom I cast my ballot.
More people I talk to do not want Donald Trump. Conservative writers everywhere are exposing his litany of liberalism. The guy loved--still loves!--Planned Parenthood. Whether you love or hate PP, why is this private institutions getting million dollar taxpayer-funded handouts?
Trump and Kasich think that Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk, should have handed out the "gay" marriage licenses. Kasich even wants every baker to give up their freedom of conscience and "Bake that gay wedding cake!"
But who stood with Kim Davis? Ted Cruz.
Who called "Ditch" Mitch McConnell a liar for reauthorizing the Ex-Im Bank? Cruz. Who has exploited crony bankruptcy laws? The Donald.
Who will stand with Israel without doubting? Cruz. I don't have to name those who have called "neutral" on the conflict.
I do not want a deal maker. I want a mover and shaker.
And yet the loudest critics of the first-time US Senator keep claiming that he lives in the pockets of the Big Banks and Big Business. Look at the votes, people. Where has he stood on issue after issue? Don't like some of the floor speeches? How about the fact that he has rejected every bloated budget coming out of the Washington Cartel?
Conservatives have complained for decades that the Government taxes and spends too much, with more regulations and rules to frustrate commerce and delay prosperity.
Who stood for 22 hours exposing the economic and moral terrors of Obamacare? Ted Cruz.
Adam Corolla has advised his conservative viewers: "Don't vote for someone who says "I will fight for you." That's fine. Ted Cruz is already fighting for me, because he has pushed for a retraction of the state into our lives, walking the walk, talking the talk on the floor of the US Senate and on the field of public opinion.
Who else is left to run for president?
John Kasich? This man parades his anti-conservatism and calls it good. Toss that cupcake!
To my good and consistent conservative friends who are banking on Rubio, now is the time to let the Rubio charm rub off and away.
I esteem his foreign policy chops, but on other issues which matter--liberty, immigration, and leadership qualities--the one-time junior US Senator from Florida comes off as just that: junior. Not ready for the big leagues, and certainly not in league with executive necessities, which stake out clear principles from campaign to retirement and stick to them. I am certain he has big hands (and yes, probably larger than Trump's), but I am not ready to hand him the presidency. Private sector experience suits you best, and then come back to fray when you are ready to fight for our rights.
And as for Donald Trump ...
He comes off as a Big Government nationalist. Yes, I want secure borders, but I don't want to be a victim to a domestic despot who will expand the state, and loves that Obamacare mandate. I want a candidate who is pro-America, but understands what American entails--and defines: pro-liberty, pro-limited government, pro-constitutional rule; free markets, free enterprise, and free people. I want more than platitudes about a big wall, or fixing things, or making deals.
We don't need someone who pounds the pavement with "Make America Great Again" on a banner behind. I want someone who recognizes what makes America great. For me, that means the real deal presidential candidate who has fixed our nation's eyes back on the supremacy of our Constitution--and the rule of law.
There have been multiple media reports about Donald’s business dealings with the mob, with the mafia,” “ “Maybe his tax returns show that those business dealings are a lot more extensive than reported. We don’t know.”
"I was very disappointed that he did not disavow what appears to be support from David Duke and the Klan,"
“Really sad,” “you’re better than this. We should all agree, racism is wrong, KKK is abhorrent.” “We cannot be a party that nominates someone who refuses to condemn white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan.
Luze with Cruz.
I choose Cruz too. It’s Cruz or lose.
America looses with Trump. Trump is an elitist that bought his way into the presidency with Romney’s faux blessing today. It was a speech to make sure you vote for Trump. Which is what the RNC wanted all along. Chumps for Trump
LOL! And what do you think you are, a small mouth bass?
Many Cruzers, as opposed to Cruz supporters, will double down and make their beds with the GOPe.
Those who are Cruzers here, shame on you all if you do that. But then, most of you have stopped being ashamed a long time ago.......
A vote for Cruz is a vote for Bruce(Caitlyn) Jenner.
Trump needs to get out now, and let an adult finish this race...so Cruz can and will beat Hillary.
I would support Cruz. I would love to see him as president. He’s not eligible, but neither is Obama, so what the hell? I’ve liked him less and less as the campaign has progressed however, and at this point I would only give him a 5% chance of being the nominee, especially if there is a brokered convention. So, sorry, but Trump has the game, has the mojo, and is right on all of the issues that matter in 2016.
I like Ted cruz, and think he’ll be the best President out of everyone left. However, I’ll give Trump a chance, if for nothing else just to see if he follows through on his promises to close the border.
A vote for Cruz is a vote for Cruz.
“A vote for Trump is a vote for an emotionally unstable egomaniac who has an unhealthy admiration for dictators.”
With virtually every post you make a damn fool of yourself.
I voted for Ted- the most conservative and capable candidate- and it’s not too late for anyone else who wants to.
After the 15th he may be hopeless- or he may not!
“watch how Cruz handles himself tonight vis a vis Trump. He may reveal his GOPE leanings, or he may distinguish himself”
Tonight’s debate will tell the tale.
Care to post some links proving your libel? An unstable egomaniac doesn’t build a business empire like Trump has done. You are so deluded. What you don’t realize is that Cruz is an establishment guy as much as Rubio is - no matter how you try to spin it. You heard Mitt - anyone but Trump - to me, that is an endorsement of Cruz as well. Wise up snowflake!
This guy sounds like a pathetic shower in French!
I fish for small mouth bass. Like you, Pisces.
Every time you have a gun in your hand you should be thanking Cruz.
Do you own a company? I bet no!
If you did you would not allow Trump to tell you how to run your own business. Government is already in the way. Trump wants more government. Not less.
Cruz is the thinking man’s candidate.
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