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TomCADem

(17,837 posts)
53. Unfortunately, Coming From Cruz, It Was Pure Opportunism
Thu Jul 21, 2016, 12:44 AM
Jul 2016

It was like Cruz's "filibuster." If you are not going to endorse Trump, then do not attend the convention. Instead, Cruz decided to make it all about himself, which I am happy for in this context.

But that was not bravery. That was pure ego. Trump and Cruz deserve each other.

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Oooooooh..... Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #1
i can't stand cruz either, but i'm DesertFlower Jul 2016 #2
Did you see Donald's face? sarae Jul 2016 #27
I must say it's a welcome change from Cheeto orange ailsagirl Jul 2016 #34
Almost the same hue that he sported at the 2011 WHCD mobeau69 Jul 2016 #41
He met his match regarding a yuge Ego and a screw-you attitude. NT King_Klonopin Jul 2016 #51
Texas sized balls MosheFeingold Jul 2016 #63
What's the matter, Ted? bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #3
This whole damn train wreck is soooo sweet! mobeau69 Jul 2016 #4
There's still another day left. toddwv Jul 2016 #11
Only one more!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! ailsagirl Jul 2016 #35
Maybe Trump will give the same speech as Palin in 2008 and then deny it. 33taw Jul 2016 #36
Yes, Democrats and others get out and vote in November, you may be saving your rladdi Jul 2016 #5
No "may be" about it ailsagirl Jul 2016 #37
More Republicans need to realize that they are permanently damaging their careers retrowire Jul 2016 #6
Hey Cruz. Here's they way you do it you snake in the grass. mobeau69 Jul 2016 #7
Ted Cruz is an ass on the issues, and is an asshole for what he did at the republican convention still_one Jul 2016 #8
I disagree mobeau69 Jul 2016 #9
Then he should have done what Katich and others did, not endorse, and not attend the Convention, still_one Jul 2016 #14
He's just like tRump mobeau69 Jul 2016 #20
You are absolutely right. The party of me me me me me me. Selfish jerks still_one Jul 2016 #23
Ted Cruz was Right On Point.... LovingA2andMI Jul 2016 #22
He may have been on point, but he had no business speaking at a Convention against their nominee still_one Jul 2016 #25
Will people please stop dropping mics TrogL Jul 2016 #52
Unfortunately, Coming From Cruz, It Was Pure Opportunism TomCADem Jul 2016 #53
He's looking to 2020 icv03985 Jul 2016 #64
Blame it on Trump jzodda Jul 2016 #13
Is that right? Were they aware of Eastwood's insane skit when he gestured a "slit your throat" still_one Jul 2016 #17
That one I don't know jzodda Jul 2016 #19
You are right, which just demonstrates how inept they are. It is an understatement I think to say still_one Jul 2016 #21
trump slandered his wife for no reason Mary Mac Jul 2016 #24
They are all liars still_one Jul 2016 #26
And he slandered the ole man about 11/22/63 mobeau69 Jul 2016 #32
And trump was behind all those Enquirer stories about Cruz too . Person 2713 Jul 2016 #40
A fist fight would have been nice mobeau69 Jul 2016 #42
This makes him the favorite for 2020 for their nomination. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #45
Why is he an ass for standing against Trump? MelSC Jul 2016 #65
I don't disagree with the point that you are making, but it looks like this was a little different StevieM Jul 2016 #68
Like I've been saying, the convention is a giant Cleveland Steamer. 47of74 Jul 2016 #10
After learning what that was (ewwwww) I have to agree with you! nt MADem Jul 2016 #12
Cruz is just weird as fuck. A little creepy....maybe more than a little... pipoman Jul 2016 #15
He takes after his mentor 47of74 Jul 2016 #16
You are absolutely right, he's nuts, and hopefully, he just destroy his political career still_one Jul 2016 #18
I hope so. Then it will be a nice two-fer... SunSeeker Jul 2016 #54
Definitely more... 3catwoman3 Jul 2016 #57
I hope Clinton campaign does not become okieinpain Jul 2016 #28
I think Mikey just lifted some lines from Obama mobeau69 Jul 2016 #29
A nest of snakes NBachers Jul 2016 #30
Totally cracking up over this. kestrel91316 Jul 2016 #31
Boos Cruz Blue Owl Jul 2016 #33
That was just AWESOME! lunamagica Jul 2016 #38
This is the day's most delightful photo: The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2016 #39
And Junior's. sinkingfeeling Jul 2016 #44
Is that Uday or Qusay? The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2016 #47
LOL SunSeeker Jul 2016 #56
. sarisataka Jul 2016 #46
This picture is pure deliciousness!! stranger81 Jul 2016 #48
If a photo is worth 1,000 words... True Dough Jul 2016 #50
The looks on Tiffany's and Trump's daughter-in-law are even better! SunSeeker Jul 2016 #55
Stepford Wives one and all. LuckyLib Jul 2016 #66
I'm just now tuning in to MSNBC for a few minutes & OH THE DRAMA I MISSED Hekate Jul 2016 #43
I did not watch either but the drama today is pure silliness! riversedge Jul 2016 #62
"Vote your Conscience" = Gary Johnson for a Rethug defector. roamer65 Jul 2016 #49
Cruz is right on "vote your conscience". mwooldri Jul 2016 #58
En-dorse Trump ! En-dorse Trump ! The new Heil Hitler Monk06 Jul 2016 #59
Kick (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2016 #60
Morning joe made Trump out to the Savior--he saved the night after making an appearance in the riversedge Jul 2016 #61
Give this one a little love: Hillary's Tweet: "Vote your conscience." LOL. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #67
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