You seem to be suggesting that the meaning Trump’s use of the word but can be different from the meaning of Cruz’ use of the word but, and all is happy in your world.
If so, you are incorrect. The same measure must be taken of both men,
You can do your happy dance now because I’m done replying to you. You can even pretend that you “won”, as I have no doubt you’ll wish to get the last word in any case. And that’s fine.
In the meantime, let’s just agree to disagree.
I think Senator Cruz was wrong not to support Trump versus the radical Left, but we’ll see by this summer who is the nominee and who is not.
Why? You are going to tell me how to use my own perception? I have 50 years of political experience, and you who I have never met, are going to tell me how to think? My perceptions are different than yours. So what?