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Cruz: "The Next 20 Months Are Going to Be Very Dangerous"
Townhall.com ^ | February 26, 2015 | Daniel Doherty

Posted on 02/26/2015 4:25:58 PM PST by Kaslin

Prior to his speech at CPAC Thursday afternoon, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) didn’t mince words. He bluntly told reporters how nervous he is about the president’s final 20 months in office.

“The next 20 months are going to be very dangerous,” he said. “They are going to be dangerous at home. President Obama has reacted to this last election in a way that’s unprecedented. You know, prior presidents have been repudiated [and] they’ve reacted with contrition. [P]resident Obama, instead, reacted with anger and defiance.”

“I believe the next 20 months we are going to see a degree of lawlessness that will exceed anything we’ve seen in the previous six years,” he continued. “I think we’re going to see executive order after executive order. I think we’re going to see the abuse of regulations in a way that crushes small businesses, destroys jobs. I think we are going to see the continued weaponization of the IRS in the federal government, and it is going to be dangerous.”

He expressed hope, however, that Congressional Republicans will fulfill their constitutional duties and, as he put it, “rein in that abuse of power and provide meaningful oversight.” But unfortunately, he said, there are other concerns to be worried about as well.

“And I’ll tell you as dangerous as it’s going to be at home, it’s going to be even more dangerous aboard,” he emphasized. “Every bad actor on the face of the globe, from Putin to Khomeini in Iran to ISIS, has every incentive possible to do as much damage as they can in [the next] 20 months."

Why?

Because, he argued, "the tyrants of the world believe there is no credible threat or deterrent from this president.”


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: obama; tedcruz
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To: Kaslin

He’s right. This was on Drudge

Obama to ban bullets by executive action, threatens top-selling AR-15 rifle.

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/article/2560750


41 posted on 02/26/2015 5:48:38 PM PST by Linda Frances (Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.)
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To: VTenigma

After listening to Walker trying to somehow explain that his experience dealing with Union activitists gives him the experience needed to deal with people like ISIS and giving the MSM the thought he was thinking unionists could be similar to ISIS folks, I think I am more and more interested in Cruz.


42 posted on 02/26/2015 5:49:29 PM PST by hawkaw
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To: VTenigma

“If you are not going to stand up then shut up.”

Calm down I am not your enemy. I have sent Cruz $x,xxx dollars over the last few years and I like him. However the Republicans “in total” are becoming one big trojan horse. How do we know Ted int just a side show to placate the meat eaters. Same thing with Trey in the house. Billions of words no deeds. I challenge anyone to tell me on thing that has even slowed down Obama or run away Government the GOP have actually put it on the line for. My disgust with the GOP is growing ( I dont think they are cowards I am starting to believe they are just the other side of the statist coin). Hell their favorite son Jeb Bush even wants to replace americans with immigrants to improve the country. I am 68 years old Viet Nam vet and been watching this shit for a long long time. I am mighty sick of being lied to and out grew ignorant loyalty at any cost attitude a long time ago. I dont have that many yeears left so actually I should just , as you say, shut up and watch the fire burn it down but somehow I just cant keep my mouth shut and I dont give a shit what you think. Deal with it.


43 posted on 02/26/2015 6:04:15 PM PST by Breto (Stranger in a strange land... where did America go?)
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To: Breto

Thank you for the response and your service. I agree with you on the games, but I think you should roll the tinfoil back just a little. Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, and Jeff Sessions are doing the yeoman’s work in congress and they have track records outside of congress. Trey Goudy, I’m not sure, but I’m hopeful.

In my opinion it’s all going to burn down in the end. The country you and my father fought for no longer exists, it was taken in a silent coup. No political solution will fix it , but we shouldn’t tear down everyone willing to oppose the dictator.


44 posted on 02/26/2015 6:41:01 PM PST by VTenigma (The Democratic party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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To: Star Traveler

Don’t disagree and I hope we don’t forget to include the dim party in criticism too.


45 posted on 02/26/2015 6:47:30 PM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Nuc 1 Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: seeker41

Not the one or the fore runner IMHO.


46 posted on 02/26/2015 6:54:55 PM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Nuc 1 Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: Kaslin

I expect Obama to end free elections and declare himself dictator before 2016. We are coming close to open revolution


47 posted on 02/26/2015 6:55:34 PM PST by The Great RJ (Pants up...Don't loot!)
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To: Linda Frances
This ban on 5.56 is just the beginning. Remember, all agencies purchasing millions of rounds, operation chock point, ban on M1 imports and last but certainly not least, fast and furious.

Until the big backfire of U.S. border agents being murdered, this program was Obozo’s attempt to blame American gun dealers for weapons ending up in Messy-can drug runner hands and an attempt to use the BATF to shut’em down.

Oops a daisy, didn't quite work out like the negro communist duo planned.

48 posted on 02/26/2015 7:00:01 PM PST by servantboy777
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To: VTenigma

I’m surprised anyone has the nerve to tell anyone to take “off the tinfoil” anymore. We “conspiracy theorists” have been vindicated. Im not happy about that. But it’s such a throwback to hear/see that attitude at this point.


49 posted on 02/26/2015 7:00:31 PM PST by uncitizen (Mark Levin: Jeb Bush? No way Jose!)
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To: Breto

You have a serious problem.


50 posted on 02/26/2015 7:10:46 PM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the eGOP does not want you.)
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To: Solson

Do something? With what?


51 posted on 02/26/2015 7:12:37 PM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the eGOP does not want you.)
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To: Kaslin; blueyon; KitJ; T Minus Four; xzins; CMS; The Sailor; ab01; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; ...

Active Duty ping.


52 posted on 02/26/2015 7:18:05 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: uncitizen

Oh, I didn’t say take it off, I just said roll it back a little, I’ve still got mine on.


53 posted on 02/26/2015 7:24:54 PM PST by VTenigma (The Democratic party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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To: hosepipe

You’re right, and I’ve been saying that since 08. However, too many lack the parts.

We’ve become too complacent.

I pray that I’m wrong.


54 posted on 02/26/2015 7:44:41 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Kaslin

I hope we survive the next 20 months. Short of buying my own island and bringing all those that matter to me along, there is no place to go.

I still think insurrection is the way to go :) To Arms, To Arms!!!

We all know Ted strikes terror into the GOPe...let’s hope if he makes the cut, that he has the cojones to do all he says.


55 posted on 02/26/2015 8:12:29 PM PST by DallasGal
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To: Fungi

Wasn’t a conservative gubnatorial candidate just killed, in a suicide like death yesterday?


56 posted on 02/26/2015 8:16:27 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist totalitarian fascism is on the move.)
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To: seeker41

0bama is a forerunner. The one to watch is Alexis Tsipras.


57 posted on 02/26/2015 8:29:17 PM PST by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: FreeReign; Solson; Breto
There is no reason why I would want Cruz to "shut the F up".

Perhaps you should.


These are Walker supporters.

I don't think they like the "Bold" colors Cruz paints with because it really makes Walker look "Pastel" in comparison.
58 posted on 02/26/2015 8:35:07 PM PST by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: Kaslin
“And I’ll tell you as dangerous as it’s going to be at home, it’s going to be even more dangerous aboard,” he emphasized. “Every bad actor on the face of the globe, from Putin to Khomeini in Iran to ISIS, has every incentive possible to do as much damage as they can in [the next] 20 months."...Amen, brother.....
59 posted on 02/26/2015 8:50:09 PM PST by Intolerant in NJ
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To: SVTCobra03

It is interesting- I read about Alexis just last week and he certainly meets all the qualifications. Self described athesist, communist, unmarried, young and some might say nice looking (not to me as a female). I also noticed the star and the word “change” on his red banner thingy. He will lead Greece to ruin!


60 posted on 02/26/2015 8:51:49 PM PST by seeker41 (take your country back by whatever means necessary & remove the son of a kenyan mooslimb)
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