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Ted Cruz Is Guest of Two Gay Businessmen
The New York Times ^ | APRIL 23, 2015 | MAGGIE HABERMAN

Posted on 01/11/2016 8:26:21 PM PST by gg188

Senator Ted Cruz has positioned himself as a strong opponent of 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 Monday night, at a reception for him at the Manhattan apartment of two prominent gay hoteliers, the Texas senator and Republican presidential hopeful struck quite a different tone.

During the gathering, according to two people present, Mr. Cruz said he would not love his daughters any differently if one of them 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.

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TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: canadian; cruz; ezsleasylawyerted; homosexualagenda; ineligible; ordainedbygodkinda; tedsgaycruise; whoownstedcruz
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To: gg188

You know. It’s all these sissies throw hissy fits on FR that are making me want to take a break for a while. Utterly destroying each other while the left laughs their butts off at the conservatives doing their work for them.
All they have to do is research a FR thread and they have anything and everything they needs. Real smart.


81 posted on 01/11/2016 10:02:15 PM PST by vpintheak (Death before disarmament!)
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To: South40

Of what is that a picture? (Wow, that’s ugly, whatever it is.)


82 posted on 01/11/2016 10:04:46 PM PST by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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To: PROCON

Trump trollinator, indeed. No doubt Trump employs many of the “homosexual” set in his many properties-— they make good concierges and maitre’Ds. So what do the trump trollers say about THAT?

Who are they trying to dissuade with this bilge water? The evangelicals know differently— and they know what a farce Trump is.


83 posted on 01/11/2016 10:06:36 PM PST by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: gg188

First... Ted has had gay donors in the past: Peter Theil is a gay libertarian billionaire who gave a lot of money to Ted’s senate campaign.

With that out of the way, what’s the big damn deal? Ted’s stance on the issue of gay marriage is let the states decide, and it’s a good stance. If these guys want to give Ted money, let them give him money, he’s not going to change his stance on this subject.


84 posted on 01/11/2016 10:07:35 PM PST by SteveSCH
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To: sitetest

It’s the flaming homosexual Trump hired to judge the Miss USA pageant back in 2009. The same homo who eliminated Miss California Carrie Prejean because he didn’t like her response to his question about queer “marriage”.


85 posted on 01/11/2016 10:08:16 PM PST by South40 (Ted Cruz = the only conservative in the race)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Sure. Riight. The super PACs maybe, but not Cruz campaign. There is, after all, another demographic besides evangelicals.


86 posted on 01/11/2016 10:09:11 PM PST by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: P-Marlowe

If Willie Brown ever said that then he stole it from
his buddy, Jesse Unruh.


87 posted on 01/11/2016 10:17:16 PM PST by Sivad (Juan Corona would vote for Democrats)
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To: Sivad

Maybe he was quoting Jesse Unruh. Jesse could take anybody’s money and then screw them. But if you didn’t grease his palm, you would really be screwed.


88 posted on 01/11/2016 10:20:37 PM PST by P-Marlowe (Tagline pending.)
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To: South40

That... was... human??


89 posted on 01/11/2016 10:20:55 PM PST by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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To: John S Mosby

John S Mosby- How do the evangelicals know the truth- about anything? Do you claim truth as your Name?


90 posted on 01/11/2016 10:21:58 PM PST by RedHeeler
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To: RedHeeler
Truth is that which is perceived and verified. To some this requires facts, for others simple faith and belief (perhaps scripture set down in the Bible, as a first source). Whereas the emotional content of a demagogue’s speechifying is just fine with many of the great chattering class, who would never stop to examine policy and positions taken. A mob is a terrible thing to waste— so why baffle them with facts.
91 posted on 01/11/2016 10:31:03 PM PST by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: sitetest
That... was... human??

That's debatable. :-P

92 posted on 01/11/2016 10:33:40 PM PST by South40 (Ted Cruz = the only conservative in the race)
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To: John S Mosby

Huh?


93 posted on 01/11/2016 10:34:01 PM PST by RedHeeler
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To: Texas Fossil

It’s getting ugly because Cruz is close to Trump in Iowa and so the attacks begin breathlessly, in the media and from both campaigns. The closer to that election, the crazier (meaner and inane) it will get. Conservatives should be trying pick people away from Rubio.

To me, the truth is, no matter if we get Trump or Cruz, they are going to stink to a certain degree. They are not going to do everything they say they are going to do and they are going to do bad things they are hiding or that come up. I just hope it’s better than the usual GOPe or DNC fare.


94 posted on 01/11/2016 11:00:22 PM PST by SaraJohnson
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To: golux

“CRUZ MUST BE GAY!
Time to support Hillary!
Anonymously,
Sarcastically,
golux”

Don’t get your panties in a twist. Cruz has been flip flopping on major issues. Now let’s say you love faggots but a majority of us here don’t, and them bullying a lot of the majority of Americans who dont accept their poofter lifestyle especially with the homo marriage crap.


95 posted on 01/11/2016 11:25:51 PM PST by max americana (fired every liberal in our company at every election cycle..and laughed at their faces (true story))
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To: P-Marlowe

I remember Herbert Caen attributing that to Unruh back in
the 60s or 70s. Limbaugh linked the quip to Unruh just
the other day. He might have even been talking about Cruz
at the time but someone else around here knows for sure.
Unruh was a shit headed gasbag like Willie.


96 posted on 01/12/2016 12:44:30 AM PST by Sivad (Juan Corona would vote for Democrats)
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To: gg188
I'm sure Donald Trump never had any gay friends or colleagues. He's led a life that is so exemplary and Christian that who doesn't say, "That is how Christ wants us to live our life."?

His strip clubs, casinos, ex-wives, vulgar consumption of wealth, his vain displays of his name on all he owns, all speak to Christian humility, ethics, and a desire to set an example for young Americans. History books will marvel at the self-restraint and self-control of this pious man.

97 posted on 01/12/2016 12:55:08 AM PST by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution. Go Cruz.)
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To: elhombrelibre

So, you are the pious man? The accuser? The savior?

Or, just a blowhard?


98 posted on 01/12/2016 1:01:49 AM PST by RedHeeler
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To: golux

In this sound bite age, it’s difficult to get any good context. Though I would have been more comfortable to see them being Cruz’s guests, still a Zacchaeus variety of meeting would not be out of the question.

There seems to be a demonic variation of the Calvinist/Calminian “Once saved always saved” going around which is “Once gay always gay.” That latter is a blasted lie, although Christians would be wrong if they said it was not often a serious challenge to deal with the demons underlying that scene.

And a good Christian move may or may not mean Cruz is best suited to be the president, to add another level of complexity to the question. Perhaps the Lord has destined him to be of great import to the good right where he is, as a Senator.


99 posted on 01/12/2016 1:30:31 AM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: golux

No, he’s just another politician talking out of both sides of his mouth. Say one thing to get elected; then do whatever when in office.

Old saying: “Sleep with dogs; wake up with fleas”.


100 posted on 01/12/2016 1:32:44 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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