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MADem

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128. It's a fair question, I've pondered it elsewhere in this conversation.

Fri Dec 13, 2013, 07:59 AM

Dec 2013

I really don't know why--all I know is that a couple of candidates who have expressed a desire towards normalizing have, upon ascending to the Presidency and presumably getting a brief, backed off that goal.

It's odd. There's more "there" there than we know, I think. What that "there" is, who knows? I do think that when Fidel dies, the objections to normalization will die with him.

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WTF???? Ted Cruz Walks Out Of Nelson Mandela Memorial Service In Protest [View all] MADem Dec 2013 OP

Yep, it's all about Ted. louis-t Dec 2013 #1

Teabaggers rejoice...... While everyone else says "What a self-absorbed toolbag!" MADem Dec 2013 #5

"Cummings: Ted Cruz 'got an earful' from Dems on South Africa trip" Hissyspit Dec 2013 #44

You tell him, Elijah!! MADem Dec 2013 #92

Narcissist prima donna cilla4progress Dec 2013 #34

We played right into his hands. UncleTomsEvilBrother Dec 2013 #46

We did? progressoid Dec 2013 #90

Brilliant analogy nxylas Dec 2013 #118

No one gave a shit in Capetown, and all this points out is what a stupid TOOL he is. MADem Dec 2013 #93

It still isnt important quakerboy Dec 2013 #115

His walk out had as much impact as a tree falling in the forest in malaise Dec 2013 #122

I'd say he's going after the Cuban vote. Especially since his father didn't fight Castro like he okaawhatever Dec 2013 #52

I fixed the begining. KevTucky Dec 2013 #120

"Did he go to make a scene?" YES. And in all future Cruz events, the answer to Squinch Dec 2013 #2

He believes in the "I love Ted" Club, though!!!! MADem Dec 2013 #3

And coloring in coloring books. It's what he does in his spare time. Squinch Dec 2013 #9

The good thing about his coloring book is lob1 Dec 2013 #35

I don't know about that. I think he's a perfect Crayola "flu-ish gray" Squinch Dec 2013 #43

The GOP outreach to the African American community continues....unabated. Cali_Democrat Dec 2013 #4

African GladRagDahl Dec 2013 #6

Mandela means a lot to the African-American community Cali_Democrat Dec 2013 #10

To say nothing of the international African and world community! MADem Dec 2013 #8

He was looking for the Boer neighborhood. rug Dec 2013 #7

Maybe he split to Jo'burg and robbed Bishop Tutu's house! MADem Dec 2013 #13

First I heard about this Lifelong Dem Dec 2013 #11

LOL. The three of them together crack me up. TwilightGardener Dec 2013 #17

Yeah Lifelong Dem Dec 2013 #19

Must admit... mimi85 Dec 2013 #63

That's insulting to dried fruit... lastlib Dec 2013 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author Lifelong Dem Dec 2013 #20

Yeah, I watched the thing from before the "Please tone down the music" announcement on, MADem Dec 2013 #28

Just in case he didn't get enough camera exposure. lpbk2713 Dec 2013 #12

Unfortunately Cadfael Dec 2013 #14

+1...fortunately, I'll bet most of the people in attendance just thought he was a MADem Dec 2013 #29

I'd say you are right, MADem. sheshe2 Dec 2013 #41

ROFLMSAO!! Love it!!! lastlib Dec 2013 #65

OMG that is superb! MADem Dec 2013 #94

Makes sense Shankapotomus Dec 2013 #15

He went so that he could walk out. You nailed it. TwilightGardener Dec 2013 #16

+1 Blue_Tires Dec 2013 #23

Yep. GoCubsGo Dec 2013 #26

he's an asshole. he'll now profess that he went to Mandela's funeral then walked out...asshole spanone Dec 2013 #18

Competing with Rand Paul for Poutrage Points, perhaps? MADem Dec 2013 #22

Mighty long way to go just to grandstand, even for a jerk like Cruz Tanuki Dec 2013 #21

Maybe he figured that shit out AFTER he posted the fulsome praise of Madiba on his fb page... MADem Dec 2013 #24

I'm told that Jon Lovitz... bayareaboy Dec 2013 #57

Hee hee--sure sounds like it, dunnit? nt MADem Dec 2013 #114

He thinks it's going to get him elected President. Hissyspit Dec 2013 #42

This is what he does - TBF Dec 2013 #25

In a way, 2016 will be fun...I know a few Republicans who will "face palm" over this asshole and MADem Dec 2013 #27

Yup , now he has something he can use to get the Primary Vote JI7 Dec 2013 #30

+1 nt MADem Dec 2013 #33

Enough of this silliness... JimboBillyBubbaBob Dec 2013 #31

They don't even own the "Hispanic Voting Bloc" in Florida anymore. MADem Dec 2013 #32

Color him dickish Blue Owl Dec 2013 #36

What about Dad? hog Dec 2013 #37

Welcome to DU, hog! calimary Dec 2013 #73

That's exactly why he went.. shoulda put that together Cha Dec 2013 #38

Every Move he makes is for Publicity for Ted Cruz dem in texas Dec 2013 #39

That piece of crap still OWES US 24 billion dollars! Rex Dec 2013 #40

What kind of loser walks out of a funeral as a protest? Hissyspit Dec 2013 #45

I know...that's like something Westboro Baptist Church would do! n/t Tanuki Dec 2013 #54

Cruz went to SA to disrespect Mandela. Dawson Leery Dec 2013 #47

Why it God's good name was Ted Cruz part of the US Delegation LynneSin Dec 2013 #48

The way they do these CODELS is that they have a group of seats available, MADem Dec 2013 #95

LOLOL Skittles Dec 2013 #49

he's such a grandstanding little twit. n/t RainDog Dec 2013 #50

What an insufferable IDIOT!!! ailsagirl Dec 2013 #53

2 things . . . aggiesal Dec 2013 #51

Uh, Raul was no choir boy. MADem Dec 2013 #96

Raul's no angel . . . aggiesal Dec 2013 #111

Raul was at Fidel's side--or Che's-- throughout. MADem Dec 2013 #112

Its about the only chance he gets to actively snub Castro and get thimself in with the John ..... marble falls Dec 2013 #55

That hypocrite TNNurse Dec 2013 #56

Please be the GOP nominee in '16. Please... please... please... wyldwolf Dec 2013 #58

Typical asinine teabagger behavior. Hulk Dec 2013 #59

Another staged event. KatyaR Dec 2013 #60

I'm sure his donations shot up... liberalmuse Dec 2013 #61

To Cruz everything is political.... Swede Atlanta Dec 2013 #62

He could have just stepped out, said he was going to the restroom, then explained himself. . . Journeyman Dec 2013 #64

Was Mandela "Christian"? SoapBox Dec 2013 #66

Well, it doesn't really matter, from what I understand--the whole idea of having "Christian" ideals MADem Dec 2013 #133

Sunday on Meet The Press with Gregory explaining his actions no doubt ..more publicity. YOHABLO Dec 2013 #67

Way more than Mandela admiring the Cuban government's POV malaise Dec 2013 #68

ah, gee, about half the voicemailboxes for his various regional offices are full. niyad Dec 2013 #69

Why did they invite him? Or did he just go on his own? malthaussen Dec 2013 #70

I'm sure he was trying to start another war we can't afford PatrynXX Dec 2013 #71

An ASSHOLE? LWolf Dec 2013 #72

Yeah, that works. calimary Dec 2013 #74

Someone should ask him if he thinks we should release our political prisoners. rhett o rick Dec 2013 #75

He is just another attention whore... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #76

And NOONE noticed, so he had to call the media after the fact to tell them! ROFLMFAO Coyotl Dec 2013 #77

+1,000 !!!! nt MADem Dec 2013 #97

He's been crowned King of the Seven Mountains. Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #78

Why was that piece of shit even there? RedCappedBandit Dec 2013 #79

He looked fooolish in front of the World Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2013 #80

Just Gotta Laugh Chief D Dec 2013 #81

Somebody needs to lift his passport Warpy Dec 2013 #82

Sooo... when is Pvt Manning getting released? krispos42 Dec 2013 #83

You really got to wonder how these assholes get elected. Initech Dec 2013 #84

It's Texas. Moses2SandyKoufax Dec 2013 #87

Assholes do shitty things madokie Dec 2013 #85

I hope taxpayers didn't pay for the trip. Voice for Peace Dec 2013 #86

They did, sorry. It was a Congressional Delegation. Those things, we pay for... nt MADem Dec 2013 #98

Rude Pundit gave a republicon the last word on this.. which applies directly to Cha Dec 2013 #88

+1,000 !!!! nt MADem Dec 2013 #99

Funerals should not be political davidpdx Dec 2013 #89

I can't wait until the repugs mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2013 #91

They make such a big deal over Obama's travels ... zbdent Dec 2013 #100

This is what happens when you place children in adult environments BeyondGeography Dec 2013 #101

He is just so disgusting theHandpuppet Dec 2013 #102

I agree, he is pretty slimy...nt MADem Dec 2013 #105

Clowns gotta clown Lefty615 Dec 2013 #103

They offered the seats to Congress, and some were made MADem Dec 2013 #104

Thanks Lefty615 Dec 2013 #108

Drama Queen.. sendero Dec 2013 #106

He was mad that they didn't let him sell his coloring book underpants Dec 2013 #109

Ha ha! If he'd sold crayons too, he'd have made a bundle! nt MADem Dec 2013 #113

He no doubt read his own Facebook page libodem Dec 2013 #110

I think that ignoramus is far too kind. MADem Dec 2013 #116

If you can't separate yourself from politics to be with other world leaders... Historic NY Dec 2013 #117

So here we are, doing billions of dollars worth of business with China, WHEN CRABS ROAR Dec 2013 #119

It's a fair question, I've pondered it elsewhere in this conversation. MADem Dec 2013 #128

This novice, trying to take on a leadership position very shortly after being elected maddiemom Dec 2013 #121

Precisely. One can hold one's views and not be an ass about it. MADem Dec 2013 #129

So true about his dad. I'm just old enough to remember the shock in this country when maddiemom Dec 2013 #136

cruz uncontrol was just pissed that the whole service Javaman Dec 2013 #123

Hee hee hee......Meee, meee, meee!!!!!! nt MADem Dec 2013 #130

Ted Cruz is a complete asshole. Enthusiast Dec 2013 #124

Would you fly in the same plane for several hours wth a loony like this? lpbk2713 Dec 2013 #125

I heard that the CODEL, which was mostly Dems, gave him some shit. MADem Dec 2013 #131

It happened when he suddenly realized... Turbineguy Dec 2013 #126

Ted Cruz did this for publicity AndyA Dec 2013 #127

Yep, he's already running for President and he thinks this kind of crap gives him cred with MADem Dec 2013 #132

virtually everything "my" senator (ugh) does bothers me. But in this case... Bucky Dec 2013 #134

Benefit of the doubt? I don't understand. MADem Dec 2013 #135