[P-Marlowe]

I suspect you think I am some kind of astroturfer because I have called Ted Cruz on the carpet for his blatantly un-constitutional vote for TPA?

Is Ted Cruz immune from criticism on this forum?

I don't think so. I have pinged Jim Robinson to dozens of my posts that are highly critical of Ted Cruz's positions on H1B visas and the unconstitutional TPA.

I'm still here.

If Jim Robinson thought I was some kind of digital astroturfer, I'd be zotted in a minute.

If you can answer the criticism of Ted Cruz logically without resorting to Ted Cruz's campaign talking points, then I'd like to hear it. Otherwise, quit complaining about something that isn't happening here.

[BuckeyeTexan]

Jim keeps a light hand on the rudder until it's time to do otherwise. In the early stages of discussion and debate, he tends toward watching and waiting for FReepers to work it out on their own. (They usually do.)

With respect to drawing conclusions, I find that Jim considers all logical arguments presented. He weighs them carefully even when it might seem like he isn't interested. That is the mark of a conservative thinker. Jumping on bandwagons before all of the evidence is in is not his way, in my experience. Sure, he leans one way or the other in the beginning stages of discussion, but we all do. Leaning doesn't equal decided.

The point is, if he believes someone has logical arguments to present, even if slightly annoying or contentious or contrary to his own inclinations, he is open to discussion.