Powerful stuff.

http://opinion.injo.com/2016/02/253437-trust-ted-cruz/

Cue GTS head exploding in 3......2.......1.........

Is he the first congressmen to actually endorse Ted?

(02-23-2016 11:42 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Is he the first congressmen to actually endorse Ted?

No, a lot have... from Wiki:


Justin Amash, Representative from Michigan[180] (previously endorsed Rand Paul)
Brian Babin, Representative from Texas[181]
Jim Bridenstine, Representative from Oklahoma[183]
Mo Brooks, Representative from Alabama[184]
Ken Buck, Representative from Colorado[185]
Michael C. Burgess, Representative from Texas[186]
John Culberson, Representative from Texas[187]
David Davis, former Representative from Tennessee[188]
Jeff Duncan, Representative from South Carolina[189]
Louie Gohmert, Representative from Texas[190]
Paul Gosar, Representative from Arizona[191]
Sam Graves, Representative from Missouri[192]
Jody Hice, Representative from Georgia[193]
Tim Huelskamp, Representative from Kansas[194]
Sam Johnson, Representative from Texas[195]
Steve King, Representative from Iowa[196]
Jack Kingston, former Representative from Georgia[197]
Raúl Labrador, Representative from Idaho[198] (previously endorsed Rand Paul)[199]
Tom McClintock, Representative from California[200]
Mark Meadows, Representative from North Carolina[201]
Alex Mooney, Representative from West Virginia[202]
John Ratcliffe, Representative from Texas[190]
Dana Rohrabacher, Representative from California[203]
Mark Sanford, Representative from South Carolina; also former Governor of South Carolina[204]
Tom Tancredo, former Representative from Colorado; also presidential candidate in 2008[205][206]
Randy Weber, Representative from Texas[207]
Roger Williams, Representative from Texas[208]

(02-23-2016 12:13 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:42 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Is he the first congressmen to actually endorse Ted?

No, a lot have... from Wiki:


Justin Amash, Representative from Michigan[180] (previously endorsed Rand Paul)
Brian Babin, Representative from Texas[181]
Jim Bridenstine, Representative from Oklahoma[183]
Mo Brooks, Representative from Alabama[184]
Ken Buck, Representative from Colorado[185]
Michael C. Burgess, Representative from Texas[186]
John Culberson, Representative from Texas[187]
David Davis, former Representative from Tennessee[188]
Jeff Duncan, Representative from South Carolina[189]
Louie Gohmert, Representative from Texas[190]
Paul Gosar, Representative from Arizona[191]
Sam Graves, Representative from Missouri[192]
Jody Hice, Representative from Georgia[193]
Tim Huelskamp, Representative from Kansas[194]
Sam Johnson, Representative from Texas[195]
Steve King, Representative from Iowa[196]
Jack Kingston, former Representative from Georgia[197]
Raúl Labrador, Representative from Idaho[198] (previously endorsed Rand Paul)[199]
Tom McClintock, Representative from California[200]
Mark Meadows, Representative from North Carolina[201]
Alex Mooney, Representative from West Virginia[202]
John Ratcliffe, Representative from Texas[190]
Dana Rohrabacher, Representative from California[203]
Mark Sanford, Representative from South Carolina; also former Governor of South Carolina[204]
Tom Tancredo, former Representative from Colorado; also presidential candidate in 2008[205][206]
Randy Weber, Representative from Texas[207]
Roger Williams, Representative from Texas[208]

Okay...thanks. Maybe I'm thinking of Senators.

I think no senators is what people were saying. Not sure if thats still true.

(02-23-2016 12:18 PM)wmubroncopilot Wrote:  I think no senators is what people were saying. Not sure if thats still true.

I think it is true, though Mike Lee was campaigning for him last week, Sasse campaigned for him in Iowa, and I believe Sessions has as well (to be fair Sessions has also campaigned for Trump). If any senators endorsed him, the turtle would pull them off all their committees and ensure they have no influence. I don't even think Lee will give an official endorsement. That's how the Washington Cartel works.

Sorry to hear this.

(02-23-2016 12:24 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Sorry to hear this.

Sorry, but Cruz is the best candidate for libertarian causes. He may not agree with all of them, but he is a strict federalist and 10th amendment champion. He also doesn't isolate them and paint them as whackos like the GOP and Trump does. He'll give libertarians a voice like none of the remaining candidates will and would certainly be open to compromise with them to form a coalition and bring more of them into the party. Trump, Rubio, and Kasich would form coalitions with democrats. Did you read the piece?

(02-23-2016 12:43 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 12:24 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Sorry to hear this.

Sorry, but Cruz is the best candidate for libertarian causes. He may not agree with all of them, but he is a strict federalist and 10th amendment champion. He also doesn't isolate them and paint them as whackos like the GOP and Trump does. He'll give libertarians a voice like none of the remaining candidates will and would certainly be open to compromise with them to form a coalition and bring more of them into the party. Trump, Rubio, and Kasich would form coalitions with democrats. Did you read the piece?

Maybe. He just gives me the fcking creeps.

(02-23-2016 12:46 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 12:43 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 12:24 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Sorry to hear this.

Sorry, but Cruz is the best candidate for libertarian causes. He may not agree with all of them, but he is a strict federalist and 10th amendment champion. He also doesn't isolate them and paint them as whackos like the GOP and Trump does. He'll give libertarians a voice like none of the remaining candidates will and would certainly be open to compromise with them to form a coalition and bring more of them into the party. Trump, Rubio, and Kasich would form coalitions with democrats. Did you read the piece?

Maybe. He just gives me the fcking creeps.

You sound like a leftist. Quit telling us how Cruz makes you feel, and comment on his actual policies. Say something of substance.

I think there's an element of truth to Cruz being the closest to "libertarian" that's left. However a. that's not saying much, b. given his history of truthfulness (lack thereof) and pandering I don't trust him and c. I don't agree with Amash that he's close enough to libertarianism to be worth supporting.

I still like Amash but I'm not biting on this one.

(02-23-2016 03:46 PM)wmubroncopilot Wrote:  I think there's an element of truth to Cruz being the closest to "libertarian" that's left. However a. that's not saying much, b. given his history of truthfulness (lack thereof) and pandering I don't trust him and c. I don't agree with Amash that he's close enough to libertarianism to be worth supporting.

I still like Amash but I'm not biting on this one.

Says it pretty good.

(02-23-2016 03:46 PM)wmubroncopilot Wrote:  I think there's an element of truth to Cruz being the closest to "libertarian" that's left. However a. that's not saying much, b. given his history of truthfulness (lack thereof) and pandering I don't trust him and c. I don't agree with Amash that he's close enough to libertarianism to be worth supporting.

I still like Amash but I'm not biting on this one.

If you want the libertarian movement to gain real influence, vote for Cruz. If you want it to continue to be a 3rd party fringe element, a few congressmen, and the Pauls, don't. It's quite simple. Cruz offers more agreement than anyone else running in either major party and he also offers a seat at the table to shape the future and compromise. It is your only chance to have your say over the next decade. That is why Amash is onboard. Trump is the anti-libertarian, Rubio will isolate you just like McCain and Romney, and the democrats are promising a fiscal disaster.

(02-23-2016 01:00 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 12:46 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 12:43 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 12:24 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Sorry to hear this.

Sorry, but Cruz is the best candidate for libertarian causes. He may not agree with all of them, but he is a strict federalist and 10th amendment champion. He also doesn't isolate them and paint them as whackos like the GOP and Trump does. He'll give libertarians a voice like none of the remaining candidates will and would certainly be open to compromise with them to form a coalition and bring more of them into the party. Trump, Rubio, and Kasich would form coalitions with democrats. Did you read the piece?

Maybe. He just gives me the fcking creeps.

You sound like a leftist. Quit telling us how Cruz makes you feel, and comment on his actual policies. Say something of substance.

Oh...No conservative on this board has EVER offered a opinion on someone that lacked substance. Give me a fcking break Kronke.

(02-24-2016 06:03 AM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 03:46 PM)wmubroncopilot Wrote:  I think there's an element of truth to Cruz being the closest to "libertarian" that's left. However a. that's not saying much, b. given his history of truthfulness (lack thereof) and pandering I don't trust him and c. I don't agree with Amash that he's close enough to libertarianism to be worth supporting.

I still like Amash but I'm not biting on this one.

Says it pretty good.

The Trump is strong within you my son.

(02-24-2016 06:03 AM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 03:46 PM)wmubroncopilot Wrote:  I think there's an element of truth to Cruz being the closest to "libertarian" that's left. However a. that's not saying much, b. given his history of truthfulness (lack thereof) and pandering I don't trust him and c. I don't agree with Amash that he's close enough to libertarianism to be worth supporting.

I still like Amash but I'm not biting on this one.

Says it pretty good.

Got my vote now