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TexasTowelie

(111,915 posts)
Sat Mar 28, 2015, 04:58 PM Mar 2015

Top 10 Weird Facts About Ted Cruz

Dear America,

We here in Texas want to let you know a little bit about the people that a very small fraction of our voters have elected - because it ain't all yellow roses.

With that in mind, here are some things you probably don’t know about Ted Cruz...

10. Ted Cruz Was Born in Canada


Born in Canada (to a Cuban-American father), he officially renounced his citizenship in 2014.




9. Ted Cruz Hates Avocados


There are many offensive things that he has said, but in a state where guacamole is a national treasure, this could be the most offensive. The Dallas Observer said "this is what happens when we elect a Canadian."



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6. Thinks the United Nations Wants to Destroy Golf Courses


Ted Cruz thinks the United Nations is trying to eliminate golf. Seriously.



The complete list at http://progresstexas.org/blog/top-10-weird-facts-about-ted-cruz


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Top 10 Weird Facts About Ted Cruz (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 2015 OP
frightening olddots Mar 2015 #1
He is a Cubanadian ashling Mar 2015 #2

ashling

(25,771 posts)
2. He is a Cubanadian
Sat Mar 28, 2015, 10:53 PM
Mar 2015

I wasn't bothered by his Green Eggs and Ham rendition

after all, senate filibustererers have read telephone books, cookbooks, etc.

I was annoyed by his repeated:

"Stand with Rand"

like the proverbial fingernails on the proverbial chalkboard

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