Posted on 04/23/2015 10:54:38 AM PDT by VinL
Edited on 04/24/2015 11:05:15 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
[Admin note] Title and text changed at source. New title: "Ted Cruz Is Guest of Two Gay Businessmen"Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican presidential candidate, has positioned himself as a strong opponent to same-sex marriage, urging pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman, which he said was “ordained by God.”
But on Wednesday night, at a reception for him at the Manhattan apartment of two prominent gay hoteliers, the Texas senator struck quite a different tone.
During the gathering, according to two attendees, Mr. Cruz said he would have no problem if one of his daughters was gay. He did not mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, saying only that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.
The dinner and “fireside chat” for about a dozen people with Mr. Cruz and his wife, Heidi, was at the Central Park South penthouse of Mati Weiderpass and Ian Reisner, longtime business partners who were once a couple and who have been pioneers in the gay hospitality industry.
“Ted Cruz said, ‘If one of my daughters was gay, I would love them just as much,’” recalled Mr. Reisner, a same-sex marriage proponent who described himself as simply an attendee at Mr. Weiderpass’s event.
Mr. Reisner and Kalman Sporn, who advises Mr. Cruz’s Middle East team and served as the moderator for the evening, said that the senator told the group that marriage should be left up to the states.
He did not bring up his own opposition to same-sex marriage during the evening, which focused mainly on foreign policy.
An aide to Mr. Cruz, reached on Thursday, reiterated that the senator is opposed to same-sex marriage.
Mr. Cruz has honed his reputation as a grassroots firebrand, who was strongly supportive of the Indiana religious freedom law that was recently blasted as discriminatory by gay rights activists. [snip]
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Good God you will make excuses for him to the end. How sad really. He really isn’t worth it.
[[And in fact so does God]]
You might want to look into that a little more- He has clearly stated many times in His word He does not love the sinner- There are myriad verses stating that- these are just a few
5 The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. 6 You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man (Psalms 5:5-6).
5 The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence (Psalms 11:5).
16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers (Proverbs 6:16-19).
36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him (John 3:36).
So if Cruz said he would disown his daughter, it would be worse politically.
Cannot win with these asshats.
Are you often late to parties and such?
Well reality is here. Walker will win Iowa and New Hampshire. Cruz will win South Carolina with Walker getting second place. Walker wins Florida and from there not sure. Both will fight it out.
Very classy reply, dp, to a bitterly sour remark. We like your style.
Yes, he didn’t say he would have no problem with it. He said he would love her just the same. Typical NY Times.
Lol....why do you think that a asbestos suit is sometimes required here.....
Just one misspelled word, or a comment not written right, or the lack of a sarcasm tag will find you in a lot of heat..
Funny how some people have no problem seeing the sarcasm and it is impossible for others. Sarcasm is my first language so maybe that’s why I’m one of the ones that sees it. Some people get hugely bent out of shape though, don’t they?
well, now you’ll never be the dumbest. I’m here :)
For the record, I understood it immediately.
You make a good point. The author takes the hosts of reception to task, more than Sen. Cruz— i.e. how can you associate with Cruz??? And, they reply that their concern in this case is Israel and national security, not social issues.
WOW, that's really mature and makes 1000% sense. No wonder the RATS will win every election from here on out. The right need all of our votes, even if you don't agree with 10% of their views.
I was actually aiming that one at the [very] late misinterpretation by “semaj” of your original post - after so many had already commented on it.
Holy cow! ANOTHER one!
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Pssst. I think maybe you should read up-thread a little...
Hint: Sarcasm.
I believe you would be wise to prepare yourself to adjust your concern meter. There is no way a candidate can just sit and dwell among his own base, stroking only their pet concerns, and never get out and go after the votes that will make him the nominee, or that will make him the president of the USA. The base can help, or hurt, but the middle nominates and elects.
The conservative base hasn’t put a conservative into the nomination, or into the White House, since Ronald Reagan.
We can’t even get them into the Senate on any regular basis.
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