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Bucky

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

Fri Dec 13, 2013, 08:31 AM

Dec 2013

I'm gonna give him the benefit of the doubt. I mean, yes, there's certainly some political theatre in this walk out. And yes, the Castro hatred on the American right has been counterproductive. That damned embargo is the main reason why Cuba has remained a communist dictatorship a whole generation past the collapse of Sovietism. But it's not like Cruz was walking out to protest Mandela. The Castro regime has the worst human rights record of any current government in the Western Hemisphere. The longer the communists hold on to Cuba, the worse things will get. What the Cubans do to keep their people in line makes the NSA spying and Homeland Security madness in this country look like a speed trap. Mandela's funeral is only the second worse place to protest Cuba's human rights record. The worst place to protest would be anywhere in Cuba, cause that would get your ass thrown in prison.

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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