Thomas Sowell On Why We Must Rally Behind Ted Cruz to Avoid a Train Wreck

Moon Battery ^ | 2/18/2016 | Thomas Sowell

[conservativejoy]

Scalia's untimely death underscores why it is essential for everyone who wants to arrest America's slide into ruin to consolidate behind Ted Cruz before it is too late. Take it from the voice of reason, Thomas Sowell: Given the advanced ages of other justices, the next president is likely to have enough vacancies to fill to be able to shape the future of the court that helps shape the future of America.

Already many people are complaining that the America they grew up in, and loved, is being changed into something they can barely recognize. There are looming threats from without as well as within: Meanwhile, people with high level experience in the military and in the intelligence services are warning us against extreme dangers in a world where our adversaries' military power and aggressiveness are increasing, while our military forces are being cut back. Not all Republican candidates would reverse that trend. Against this background, the frivolous rhetoric and childish antics in the televised political "debates" are painful to watch.

If ever there was a time to choose a president with depth, rather than glitter or glibness, this is it. Whatever the achievements of anyone in some other field, we cannot afford a novice in the complex world of politics and government at a time of grave dangers at home and internationally. That rules out Trump, not that he would stand a chance in the general election anyway. Some seem to think that Donald Trump's lead in the polls and in the New Hampshire primary make him the most electable candidate, even if he often acts like an overgrown spoiled brat. But the fact that Trump leads in the polls does not mean that he is electable in the general election this fall. He is ahead only because the majority vote among Republicans has been split among so many other candidates. Although Hillary Clinton is said to have been beaten badly in the Democrat’s primary vote in New Hampshire, she still had a higher percentage of the Democrats' vote than Trump had of the Republicans' votes.

Unfortunately, the way the Republican primaries are set up, Trump can win all the delegates from some states without having to get a majority of the votes in any state. A candidate who can't even get a majority of the Republican vote, who many conservatives would not vote for under any circumstances whatsoever, and who has an overwhelming unfavorable rate among Democrats and independents would lose in a blowout. Give the country another 9 months to have his obnoxious behavior rubbed in everyone's face, and Trump would be lucky to win even a single state.

Even if some total meltdown by the Dems put Trump into power, his ideological incoherence and seriously flawed character make it unlikely that he would be any better than Shrillary or Bernie Sanders. If the Republicans are to avoid having Donald Trump lead them - and the country - to disaster, they are going to have to have the majority of non-Trump supporters get behind some given candidate. ... Senator Cruz is the one who comes to mind when depth and steadfastness come to mind. As someone who once clerked for a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, he will know how important choosing Justice Scalia's replacement will be. And he has the intellect to understand much more. The question is whether Republican voters have the intellect not to step off the edge of a cliff in an insane self-defeating gesture. Only Cruz can stop the impending train wreck.

[scooby321]

Cruz Bots getting scared Ted might finish 4th

[MeganC]

I support Cruz for President but I also support Trump the candidate because Trump is making it possible for Cruz to discuss topics that he’d otherwise have to avoid.

[20yearsofinternet]

Uhhh... the Ted Cruz CAMPAIGN is a train wreck. I can only imagine how much of a disaster and a joke his Presidency would be, considering the scumbags he surrounds himself with.

I’d still vote for him in the general if he won the nomination, but I wouldn’t tell anybody. LOL

[ronnie raygun]

No blame for your black brother who had 8 years to destroy America yet Trump is going to destroy America. This guy is suppose to be smart? Hannity kisses his a## all the time

[El Cid]

I support Cruz also, but if a train is headed off of a cliff, it might not be a bad idea to wreck it before it reaches the cliff.

I'll vote for Trump if he gets the nomination - but probably not for any of the other would be train conductors.

[MNJohnnie]

The irony of this being posted at a website called “Moon Battery” will not be lost on long time Freepers.

[Idaho_Cowboy]

No blame for your black brother who had 8 years to destroy America

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Uhh, Ronnie you are woefully familiar with Thomas Sowell or you have mistaken this for a racist liberal forum. You didn't see Sowell running around supporting Obama just because he was black.

[knarf]

good point

[euram]

the Ted Cruz CAMPAIGN is a train wreck. ...considering the scumbags he surrounds himself with.

I can imagine Glenn Beck as press secretary: How dare you ask that question, don’t you know that President Cruz has been sent by God to guide us thru the Rapture? You will go to hell for that question!!

[AndyJackson]

Cruz Bots getting scared Ted might finish 4th.It's called strategy. Trump knocked Bush off his perch. Now he is knocking Cruz off his perch - Rubio or Kasich - they won't even be.a bump in the road.

[dowcaet]

I miss the days when Walter Williams would host Rush’s show during the holidays and he would have Dr. Sowell on for an hour. What great conversations they would have about economics. It was better than any econ class I ever took in college and more informative too.

[Raycpa]

Sowell baby. You said last summer Trump can’t win. So why the fuss? Were you wrong? Are you wrong now?

[RginTN]

Electing a nonConservative for president will be disasterous

Cruz2016

[DaveyB]

The fact that you call Tomas Sowell a Cruzbot as an attempt to disparage his judgement and intellect, is an indictment of your own character and judgement. Sowell is a giant and a staunch advocate of the principles that were once valued here at FR.

But then for many Trump supporters, anyone who does not worship at the alter of Trump is either brain-dead or an establishment hack. The reason that so many conservative thinkers and commentators oppose Trump is because Trump is not a conservative. This weird hysteria has infected this forum that was once a haven for conservatives but now has been taken over by a swarm advocating for a life-long liberal and eager to defame their former champions of conservative philosophy.

[knarf]

The 'normal logic of elections, candidates, conservative and even America .... are no longer valid

Say what you will about Trump, he has single handedly done MORE to transform America than zero

Zero has not transformed America ... get THAT through your thick skulls .... he has awakened a sleeping giant and a leader has emerged from the sleepers

Trump would probably have been just as happy with his wet dream wife and business success as to consider running for the Presidency

CERTAINLY he knew his method and personality would exacerbate a lot of people ... but for whatever reason ... he DID jump in .... and we're stuck with him

He's pulling the lever to switch the track

[henkster]

I miss the Williams/Sowell discussions, too. They made me feel like I was in the room with them.

As for Cruz and Trump, I will vote for either one. But after I have a gin & tonic or two, I wonder if maybe the train already left the station in 2008. So much damage has already been done to our country by the 0bama regime...

And then when I wake up the next day I shudder at the thought of crazy Commie Bernie or Hillary the Criminal in the White House.

[EEGator]

[jazusamo]

Start reading about Dr. Sowell's comments on bambam starting in March 2008, ronnie.

Thomas Sowell columns re Obama

The President's Speech
A Historic Catastrophe
'Just Asking'
The Iran 'Agreement' Charade
Etiquette Versus Annihilation
Giuliani Versus Obama
New Year’s Irresolution
A Year of Anniversaries
Local or National Elections?
America’s Best Interest Not a Priority For President Obama
Who Wants War?
Success or Failure?
Irresponsible Choices
America’s Birthday
A Lame Duck Country?
A Bitter After-taste
Amnesty Lite Is Still Amnesty,
The Prisoner Swap Deal
Syria and Obama: Part II
Syria and Obama
Serious About Syria?
A Truly Great Phony
The Loss of Trust
Lies About Libya
Shouting Louder
Libya and Lies
Phony in Chief
Obama Versus Obama: Part IV
Obama Versus Obama: Part III
Obama Versus Obama: Part II
Obama Versus Obama
The Fallacy of Redistribution
God and Jerusalem
’Bait and Switch’ Taxes
Obama’s Dreams
”Issues” or America?
Big Lies in Politics
Obama’s Rhetoric
Socialist or Fascist?
The Real ‘War on Women’
A Cynical Process: Part II
Political Word Games
Iran and Obama
’Super Tuesday’
The ‘Progressive’ Legacy
Will Republicans Blow It?
Reverse Racism Back to the Future?
Ideals Versus Realities
Obama’s ‘Balanced’ Approach
Debt-Ceiling Chicken
Seductive Beliefs: Part II
Seductive Beliefs
Searches Show A Contempt For Americans
Like Freedom, Gold Cramps The Pols’ Style
America in Decline
Thomas Sowell’s Pessimism
Dismantling America
Democrats Bite Democrats: Part II
A Consequence Of Polarization: Dems Vs. Dems
Race Card Fraud
Signs of the Times
Is U.S. Now On Slippery Slope To Tyranny?
Spill Response Not About Oil, But Snake Oil
Race and Politics
Dismantling of America
Talking Points Versus Reality On Health Bill
Great Scott!
Jobs or Snow Jobs?
Deepest Bow Is Reserved For World Opinion
Dismantling America: Part II
Dismantling America
The Brainy Bunch
Listening to a Liar: Part II
Listening to a Liar
Whose Medical Decisions?: Part IV
Disaster in the Making?
A Post-Racial President?
Magician Politics
GOPers in the Wilderness
Talking Points
“Empathy“ Versus Law: IV
“Empathy“ Versus Law: III
“Empathy“ Versus Law: II
“Empathy” Versus Law
Survival Optional
Rookie Errors Mar Obama’s Efforts So Far
The Rush to Wait
What Are They Buying?
Political Speeches
“Jolting” the Economy
Ego and Mouth
A Perfect Storm
Taxing Times
Obama and the Law
Obama and “The Left”
Polls and Pols
Believers in Obama
Negative Advertising
The Real Obama: Part IV
The Real Obama: Part III
The Real Obama: Part II
The Real Obama
Do Facts Matter?
Idols of Crowds
Changes in Politics
Whose “Special Interests”?
The Galbraith Effect
…As Well As Several Other Issues
Are Facts Obsolete?
Conservatives for Obama?
Cocky Ignorance
Obama and McCain
Irrelevant Apologies
Success Built on Work Ethic
An Old Newness
A Living Lie
Obama’s Speech
Race and Politics

[Misterioso]

Ignorant racist.