Ted Cruz Mocks Joe Biden The Day Before He’s Burying His Son

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

Source: Think Progress



Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden will bury his son, Beau, who died after a battle with brain cancer. That didn’t stop Senator Ted Cruz, who is running for president, from using Biden as a punch line for a bad joke on Wednesday night. Cruz was speaking to a group of Republicans in Michigan:

@ChadLivengood
"Vice President Joe Biden," @TedCruz says to faint laughter. "You know the nice thing? You don't need a punch line." #JoeBiden
7:38 PM - 3 Jun 2015 · Michigan, USA, United States

@ChadLivengood
@sqwerin It sounded rehearsed. There was another part where he said if you walk up to someone and say "Joe Biden" they start laughing.
8:00 PM - 3 Jun 2015 · Michigan, USA, United States

Cruz has told this joke before, on multiple occasions. (Business Insider described it as “nasty” in March.) Cruz apparently did not feel the need to alter his routine in light of the tragic death of Biden’s 46-year-old son.

After the event, a reporter asked Cruz why he told a joke about Biden in light of the circumstances. Cruz “turned and walked away.”

Read more: http://thinkprogress.org/election/2015/06/03/3665980/ted-cruz-mocks-joe-biden-day-hes-burying-son/

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Conservative "Christian" values in action, just like wingnutty Poppy Cruz taught him, and totally just as Jesus would have done!

After being hounded by everyone on Twitter for his scumbaggery, the Canadian weiner finally typed out a half-assed apology and issued it via Facebook:

It was a mistake to use an old joke about Joe Biden during his time of grief, and I sincerely apologize. The loss of his son is heartbreaking and tragic, and our prayers are very much with the Vice President and his family.

Yeah, I'm sure he was heartbroken when he was up on stage smirking through his lame routine. Ditto for the chuckling asshole audience of the Michigan Republican party.

[irisblue]

1. dirtbag

[samsingh]

2. cruz is classless, stupid, and a creep.

fu cruz

[fasttense]

102. You know someone had to tell him that what he did was insensitive and cruel

He couldn't tell before he went on stage otherwise he wouldn't have said it. He couldn't tell after he said it otherwise he would of told the reporter that it was a slip of the tongue. He had to go back and talk to his media people or his campaign people to find out if it was insensitive.

That's what kind of person our oligarchs like the Koch brothers want to listen to and want to have power over our government. What does it say about these top 1 percenters that they are funding a psychopath like Cruz? How disgusting must these people who go listen to and fund this poor excuse for a human being be?

[GGJohn]

3. What an unmitigated POS. eom.

[libdem4life]

4. Cretin.

Just the word alone did not adequately express my feelings...thus...
[ ˈkrētn ]

NOUN
1.informal offensive
a stupid person (used as a general term of abuse).

2.medicine dated
a person who is deformed and mentally handicapped because of congenital (thyroid) deficiency.

[xfundy]

24. But wait, there's more!

the word's origin, from dictionary.com:

1770-80; < French; Franco-Provençal creitin, crestin human being, literally, Christian (hence one who is human despite deformities)

[libdem4life]

30. Oh my, that's mind-blowing...can see the transition...going to send me back to the

thesaurus I guess. Troglodyte doesn't do it...although it may infer knuckle-dragging within the cave.

[Dawson Leery]

5. Trash being trash.

[Volaris]

42. Yep.

And I think those types of Pols are going to find out sooner rather than later that the majority of Americans are ready for a different kind of politicking...The clean and smart kind that Obama ran on, that Warren does from her Senate seat, and the kind that Sen Sanders has been doing for an entire career.
As soon as they see it in a clear, consice, and National manner, the Ted Cruzs' of America are going to be fucked beyond any and all redemption.

[BeyondGeography]

6. Conscience?

What conscience?

[Laurian]

7. Ted Cruz is a creep, period.

What a sorry excuse for a human being. How self absorbed must one be to not realize how cruel and insensitive his words would be to a grieving father.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. He is said to be such an arrogant asshole

that even a lot of GOPers don't like him. He manages to reinforce that impression on an almost daily basis.

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. Hey Ted, look in the mirror -

you'll never see a bigger joke.

Lumpy-faced douchebag.

[Thinkingabout]

10. This person useless when it comes to making compassionate statements.

[3catwoman3]

11. There is low class, and then...

...there is no class.

[George II]

56. I would have said "there is low class, and then there is Ted Cruz"

[3catwoman3]

63. I think you and I both made the point...

...that no class and Ted Cruz are synonymous.

[Plucketeer]

12. This man.......... Wait a minute........

This walking joke doesn't QUALIFY as a man! Here's Cruz being born ->

[AngryDem001]

22. Nah, he came out the other end!

[Plucketeer]

31. I KNEW that

but there's not a "smiley" (smelly?) that depicts that moment.

[AngryDem001]

33. And nothing could describe the stench of Cruz.

[3catwoman3]

65. Well, this one might do.

[giftedgirl77]

13. Ted Cruz is a psychopath.

[Duppers]

38. Yes

Yes, he is.

[Punx]

59. Exactly what I was going to say.

And a dangerous one at that. If it was up to me I wouldn't give this man even the slightest bit of power.

[giftedgirl77]

61. Hell no, you can see it in his eyes.

He has the mannerisms & ramblings of a complete nutcase the man is dangerous.

[workinclasszero]

67. You got that right! /nt

[onecaliberal]

14. That fucking piece of absolute shit is not a Christian .

What more of a demonstration does anyone need. Who does that? Evil sub human piece of shit.

[Plucketeer]

32. SURE he's a Christian!

That's why I AM NOT!

[onecaliberal]

34. You are free to be what you want but he is NOT a Christian.

Not in any way shape form or fashion. Those who act like him aren't either. Saying you're Christian doesn't make it so any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

[Lars39]

37. Nope, it's what's called 'sin'.

In massive amounts

[onecaliberal]

49. No it's called faith without works is DEAD.

[Plucketeer]

43. I couldn't agree more!

Vroooommm - vroooommmm...... LOL!

[workinclasszero]

68. Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, right?

By their fruits, you will know them.

Cruz is a hate filled boil on the ass of humanity.

He is about as far from being a true Christian as a person could be, obviously!

[CrawlingChaos]

70. Not so sure the Christians want him either

I'm just recalling this episode, wherein he was booed offstage at a Christian event:

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/ted-cruz-booed-the-stage-christian-event-dc

[trusty elf]

100. Jesus saves and so will you when you buy a used car from this man!

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[Duppers]

51. I understand what you mean

You expect true Christians to be honest, fair, kind, understanding, and COMPASSIONATE above all. The very sad fact is that I've found waaay too many of them to be frauds. You'd say they're not real Christians. I suppose too few are.

The self-confessed Christians I've known, including all of my extended family, are chameleons who live without the courage to admit their true motivations and feelings -- in other words, they lie more than atheists. I think some kind of personality disorder is involved.

Please see the 10 careers that attract psychopaths:
https://healingfromcomplextraumaandptsd.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/top-10-careers-that-attract-psychopaths-includes-church-ministersclergy/

Unfortunately, this link left off the No. 1 profession: Politicians, mainly conservatives who profess to be Christian. Please, google that one.

Edited to add:
The Startling Accuracy of Referring to Politicians as 'Psychopaths'
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/07/the-startling-accuracy-of-referring-to-politicians-as-psychopaths/260517/

[3catwoman3]

98. I realize that this question is a few days after fact, but...

...what exactly did you mean by "they lie more than atheists"? Is there some basic assumption that atheists lie a lot?

[BlueStater]

15. This goofy-looking motherfucker holding ANY elected office is the biggest joke of them all.

Maybe he'll finally shut up after his pathetic presidential campaign crashes and burns.

[jaysunb]

18. He won't.... n/t

[gopiscrap]

16. What a bunch of fucking shitstains

[thecrow]

17. Everything you all said [phone]

[NBachers]

19. Creepy, disturbed, and revolting. Damaged and repulsive. There's something *wrong* with him.

[sheshe2]

20. Pitiful excuse for a human being.

May his soulless body rot in hell for all eternity!

We love you Joe. My heart goes out to you and yours.

[freshwest]

21. Sincere and Cruz? Not even in the same universe! Why do I have to share O2 with this creature? n/t

[OKNancy]

23. I'm filled with hatred reading this

A craven flap-mouthed miscreant

[DirtyHippyBastard]

25. An egomaniacal asshole says what?

How this sub-human gets elected to any office is beyond reasoning. How stupid do you have to be to vote for someone like this?

[GeorgeGist]

26. Sociopaths have no place in society.

[randr]

27. There are no words

[niyad]

40. oh, there are plenty of words--but most of them would get us a visit from dhs.

[dhill926]

28. goddamn I'd like to...

slap that smirk right off his face....

[Spitfire of ATJ]

29. "....Cruz “turned and walked away.”...."

[phylny]

35. Republicans =

Party of Bullies

[Unknown Beatle]

36. Fucking sub-human lizard brain asshole.

[onehandle]

39. Crazy Cuban-Canadian says something. nt

[kairos12]

41. Ted Cruz is truly vile.

[valerief]

44. Typically assholian. nt

[hatrack]

45. Like Dick Cheney, but without the charm and sparkling wit . . .

What a fucking corn-fed, deep-fried ASSHOLE.

[Turbineguy]

46. If you wanna succeed as a republican,

you gotta go low.

[YOHABLO]

47. He's ignorant. Just like all the Republican candidates for president. Absolutely ignorant.

[awoke_in_2003]

48. Cruz's smug ass face...

is not worthy of having Joe wipe his feet off on it. Smarmy assed punk.

[SoapBox]

50. A national digrace.

[Joe Turner]

52. Typical comment from the #1 sycophant of the GOP

And he's got it 100% backward. The funny thing is saying "Ted Cruz" and one immediately thinks of foot in mouth, over the top cheap stunts, transparent charlatan, goof ball, obstructionist, liar. And it's not a joke. It's all too real.

[George II]

53. Cruz is lowlife scum....even the republicans don't have any respect for him.....

....the world should "turn and walk away" from him.

He may CLAIM to be a Christian, but he will pay in eternity.

[vanlassie]

54. Mean spirited. Nasty. Vicious. Disgusting.

[840high]

55. I read he apologized.

[George II]

57. I think about what I may say BEFORE I say it, to avoid having to apologize. F* him!

[frylock]

64. I read he's an asshole

[Aquavit]

58. Hey Ted!

Asshole!

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

60. Thats another wow Texas

Cruz is a coward and what he said is cowards speak- what they do is get way out there on the limb and talk good and dirty ,
real tough, in truth, it's a coward. And thats no joke.

[ailsagirl]

62. SCUM OF THE EARTH

Not a shred of human decency. Revolting

[workinclasszero]

66. Filthy evil dirty low life scum bag POS republican!

Fuckin teabag republicans are SCUM OF THE EARTH!

[gopiscrap]

74. I totally agree

[workinclasszero]

69. Behold the scumbag as he smirks and walks away!

[JBoy]

90. Thanks for posting that. What a disingenuous POS. n/t

[truthisfreedom]

71. His obliviousness to all others is all too apparent

Everything he does indicates his conscienceless crawl through life.

[Stuart G]

72. This insensitive joke has eliminated the asshole from real contention...

Most people will think the following, "Why should I vote for someone to be our president, when he cannot even decide when to tell a joke about someone who has been through a tragic and awful experience." I don't want that asshole to be our president when he cannot even decide the best time to tell a joke.." (like Dukakis and that tank ad)..and so many others...

Cruz is history with most of the country...He will be forever known for that joke..and.. That joke is on You Tube!!!
It will also cut down on how much he can charge for speaking fees. Maybe it will ruin his re-election chances as senator. That could be a wonderful result of this.... mean vicious joke at the very worst time....


And.. he waited..for a while...which is even better... When originally questioned about the insensitive joke, instead of saying he was sorry, he walked away...shows his ability to make quick decisions. He has got to talk to someone first to see if an apology is in order..

...Good By ...asshole ...you shot your career in the heart....great...even your apology...on.."facebook" ... not to the reporter who asked the question....was wrong and stupid...If he had apologized immediately, maybe..just maybe ..people might have believed..but he walked away..that walk away is on You Tube too, it is even part of this thread...post 69..posted by.. workinclasszero..

...His own insensitivity has eliminated him forever..most people now know the truth about Ted Cruz..as told by Ted Cruz..

[gopiscrap]

75. Couldn't have said it better-thank you!!!

[Initech]

73. Good old Christian values at work!

[chev52]

76. Leave family alone

Mock the person you dislike, but not their family members.

[malthaussen]

77. Typical bully behavior.

Kick someone when he is down.

-- Mal

[Stuart G]

78. He made fun of others before. Had to apologize to vets for stupid comment about "Bataan Death March"

It is not pretty.
Oct 1, 2013..Think Progress:
Ted Cruz Apologizes To Vets For Comparing His Talkathon To WWII Atrocity

http://thinkprogress.org/security/2013/10/01/2713631/ted-cruz-bataan-death-march/

[lark]

79. Oppo ad just writes itself.

There's almost zero possibility he'll make it out of the primaries. Think he'll be out of the race after NH. But if by some Koch fueled miracle he does survive, this needs to be in an ad against him. Only the most hardhearted teabagger, and probably not even all of them, would countenance this awful meanness in the face of Joe's heartbreaking loss.

He's totally the worst of the worst, and that takes some doing because the rest of the Repugs are purely awful as well.

[yurbud]

80. he always looks like he's stage smirking.

[DebbieCDC]

81. Repulsive scum

[DesertRat]

82. @sshole nt

[red dog 1]

83. A Canadian, a Texan and a tea bagger walk into a bar...

...and the bartender says: "Nice to see you again, Senator Cruz."



(What an asshole!)

[VA_Jill]

84. Crud Tez

A real CRASS ACT.

[AngryOldDem]

85. What a good Christian!

He and anyone who found this funny should be ashamed of themselves.

I believe somebody once said, "Do unto others."

Joking about a grieving man -- a grieving father at that -- is being lower than dogshit.

[rtracey]

86. you

You are a piece of shit Cruz. I know you don't look here at the comments, but hopefully you do. You are an arrogant shitbag. DU...kick me off if you want, but this is typical of these shitstain right wingers, and they all can go to hell....FUCK YOU

[dpatbrown]

87. JERK

JERK, to the fullest extent of the word. And what does it tell us about the people that support him.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

88. When asked by a reporter why he said something so hateful and vulgar, he turned and walked away.

Of course he did.



May he aspirate the contents of the toilet on his next chartered flight, and die of pulmonary flesh eating bacteria.

[romanic]

89. Cruz = Crap

That's all I have to say.

[Jimvanhise]

91. He stole the joke

Someone else pointed out to me that Ted Cruz (or one of his lackies) apparently stole this joke from Louis Black, who actually said it about Dan Quayle. I'm hoping Louis Black says something about it when he's on Bill Maher Friday night.

[Initech]

92. Well he just killed his presidential campaign right there. What an insensitive POS.

[Nitram]

93. Just another perfect example of right wing "traditional values."

Scumbag.

[Geoff R. Casavant]

94. No sense of decency.

At long last, sir, have you left no sense of decency?

[calimary]

95. I'd say "FUCK YOU IN THE HEART" if you had one, you asshole.

FUCKING DAMN ASSHOLE. Which is actually an insult to assholes everywhere.

I was once given a roll of toilet paper with dubya's face on each sheet. We need an updated version now. And I know EXACTLY who qualifies as the new model for it.

[TeamPooka]

96. Ted Cruz is a fucking idiot. nt

[wordpix]

97. this puts Croodz in the category of RW fundie nuts protesting at soldiers' funerals

You know---the anything goes, mama didn't teach me right from wrong crowd. No words for this kind of scum, and note the asshat apologized on twitter but not Faux news.

[Don Draper]

99. If Ted Cruz was food

He would be a turd sandwich with extra fart sauce

[JustAnotherGen]

101. Playing to the crowd

Not only is he a monster - but anyone - anyone who cheers him on. It's indicative of the minds of the monsters that vote among us.