Posted on 03/28/2015 9:56:59 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Ted Cruz is the candidate most likely to take our country from where it's arrived under the leadership of President Obama to where it should be - in the hands of "We the People." His authenticity and consistency are just two of the advantages he has over the rest of the field-in-waiting. He says what he means, he means what he says, and Washington knows it.
Expectedly, the knives are out against Sen. Cruz, and they're coming from both sides of the aisle. There's no doubt in my mind however, many of those knives will be dulled once the presidential debates begin. Critics have begun questioning Cruz's experience, intentions, judgment, likeability and overall appeal. However, if Sen. Cruz can persuade "establishment voters" of his electability, illustrate his in depth understanding of the separation of powers, communicate how silly it is to compare his tenure in the senate to that of President Obama's, and continue to stand against the progressive left who are determined to expand the powers of the federal government (particularly the executive branch) he could be America's last best hope.
The only thing worse than establishment politicians are establishment voters that habitually fill in the ballot for their party candidate no matter how many promises he or she breaks. Why? Because they don't want to see "their guy" from their party lose. Unequivocally they buy into the same old establishment arguments from the media and the parties themselves. For example: "he's unelectable," "he's too extreme" or "he doesn't have enough experience." The latter would be a valid argument if the country's moral decadence and federal deficits hadn't skyrocketed during the reign of experienced politicians.
I appreciate the executive experience that governors bring to a presidential race, but state politics are unlike Washington politics. Governors practice activism on behalf of their state; presidents should practice restraint for the betterment of their country. There's something to be said about a legislator that has operated in the belly of the beast and remained true to himself and his constituents. What makes Sen. Cruz unique is that he's well acquainted with arguing cases in front of the Supreme Court as Solicitor General. He did so nine times. He's shown courage, conviction and efficiency working within both the judicial and legislative arms of our federal government amounting to two-thirds of our government! Why shouldn't we believe he's capable to lead the executive branch?
It is a fact that Obama lacked executive experience. However, it's unfair to say his lack of experience is exclusively why America is in such disarray, and as a result, it's why we should only elect governors to the White House. The country is in bad shape because we have a president who doesn't believe in its founding, or our Constitution. His leanings are not partisan or political, rather they are ideological. Therefore, the decisions he's made -and I'd argue seeming lack of decisions- are consistent with his proclivity to root against the best interest of America.
On the other side of the spectrum stands Senator Cruz who believes in American Exceptionalism and constitutional originalism. I'm confident that a man with such convictions will make for a great president.
As far as electability is concerned, it never ceases to amaze me when voters on the right agree with elitists of the GOP who listen to left-wing pundits. All it takes to make the unelectable electable is your vote companied with a little retail politics. Those of us on the right get what we deserve when we allow the leftists in both parties to pick our candidates. Being informed about the candidates is more crucial than ever. As iron sharpens iron so will the debates sharpen our candidates' ability to frame their messages effectively. I suspect being a champion debater from Harvard, Sen. Cruz will have an edge on the others in the field.
I'm eager to see Sen. Rand Paul, Gov. Scott Walker, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Sen. Marco Rubio and even former Sen. Rick Santorum jump into the race. But, if you were to ask me today, "who is the candidate most likely to reclaim our Judeo-Christian heritage and right the wrongs that Republicans and Democrats alike have levied on our nation at the expense of our Constitution?" Hands down my answer would be presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz.
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The question remains?... How do you get someone like Cruz ELECTED who will DO GOOD on behalf of America and restore Constitutional law?
Anyone speaking "truth to power", such as Cruz, is immediately and relentlessly hammered, LABELED, and minimized by LIBERALS and the LIBERAL MSM.
There has to be something MORE than just "prayer."
It was “Poppy” or Jerry Ford as “Co-President” (remember that?) so he went with the lesser of two problematic choices, IIRC.
LOL...post of the day!
Times 10.
Has anyone turned up the volume on their TVs and listened to Ted Cruz’s speech at the part of his speech talks about born again evangelical Christians not voting in the last few election cycles and listened to his foot steps ?
His foot steps sounds like sound like Gozilla with Clint Eastwood cowboy spurs on his feet in command of the ship.
Even his own foot steps sounds like someone in command of the situation like John Wayne.
Do we hear the theme : THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY playing in the back ground ? Of course.
Cruz/Jindal? Cruz/Martinez? Cruz/Walker?
How could I have helped put Obama in office? Unlike yourself, I don't support lying liberals.
I will work hard against all liberal republicans to politically destroy each and every one of them. Until running as a liberal republican is a political kiss of death.
I can't get rid of the liberals in the Dem party, but I can make sure I don't reward the liberals in the Republican party.
The liberal republican party can do much more damage than the Dems, because the Dems might get fought. The Liberal Pubs will not get fought by republicans.
/johnny
I plan to vote for him. Have been hoping I’d have the opportunity for some time now...
His religion had very little to do with it, except for some idiots. This nation elected a Catholic when it wasn't supposed to be able to be done.
Which Christian/semi Christian religion doesn't matter that much to most folks during elections. Americans are much smarter than that.
In real numbers, it's tiny.
/johnny
Sorry,, I have to disagree with you, it is not a dumb question.
There were some very lively discussions here on FR back in 2008 and 2012 just on that very subject.
We had Mormons here on FR telling us that since we were not supporting Mitt Romney that we, the evangelical Christians were biggots, biggots against Mormans,
IN SPITE of the fact ? we opposed Mitt Romney on his political issues, and not his religion.
Idiots should be ignored, not encouraged by arguing with them. People lose track of which is which.
Yes, it was a tiny question in the long run, regardless of how evangelical Christians felt on being called names.
/johnny
Add me to the ping list, please
“How about a Cruz/Rubio ticket?”
Only one ‘Cuban’ on the ticket, please...and that must be Cruz.
Romney would have seen the following pushed through:
* Government Run Healthcare
* Comprehensive Immigration Reform (Massive Amnesty)
* Gun Control
* Normalization of Homosexuality; Same-Sex Marriage
* Crack Down on Conservative Dissent
Romney would have been harder to oppose than a democrat President. It is very likely that republicans would not hold the majorities in Congress and the clear substantial majorities in statehouses that they do today had Romney been elected.
Romney would likely have increased cronyism and let corporate oligarchs gain an even stronger hand than they do now.
Romney would have faced tough race relations and he may have also allowed government takeover of the internet if the large oligarchical interests had persuaded him to do so. He would likely also have considered and supported control on ammunition and Choke Point tactics to get power over gun dealers.
One thing is clear, if a conservative were to soeak up against a President Romney, he would not be around for much longer. Romney’s people were vicious to voices of dissent coming from Conservatives.
Bump
You’ve been added to the Ted Cruz Ping List!
I am with you on that my FRiend! Cruz is the only choice! Maybe he can pull off an election victory like Bibi did.
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