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Ted Cruz's Ego Trip Carries a High Cost (obvious dem talking point has been issued)
The Washington Post ^ | February 14th | Dana Milbank

Posted on 02/16/2014 3:06:09 PM PST by Reddy

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To: Reddy

It’s a good thing obama doesn’t have a big ego! Then we’d have real problems.


21 posted on 02/16/2014 3:22:25 PM PST by Right Wing Assault
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To: Reddy

The Greatest Danger is from the Liberals and RINOs who are determined to take the whole country down the road to the Detroit destination.


22 posted on 02/16/2014 3:23:41 PM PST by I am Richard Brandon (center)
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To: Reddy
… a failure of this vote would have left little chance of avoiding default …

When are the Republicans going to call the Democrats out on this lie? Even without an increase in the debt ceiling there is enough income for the Federal Government to service its debt. What would have to happen is that other spending would have to be reduced to match income.

Since paying our debts is Constitutionally mandated the President would be required to pay these first, then, absent any adjustments to the budget by Congress, would have to prioritize the remaining spending. This is no different than what every family must do from time to time: pay the mortgage first and then turn to the kids and say, "sorry, I know that I promised but you cannot go to summer camp this year".

23 posted on 02/16/2014 3:24:13 PM PST by Petrosius
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24 posted on 02/16/2014 3:25:20 PM PST by RedMDer (Happy with this, America? Make your voices heard. 2014 is just around the corner. ~ Sarah Palin)
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To: Reddy

Live within our means. Don’t bankrupt our grandchildren. Adhere to the Constitution. Cut taxes and regulations to spur the economy and let people keep more of their own money. Yep, Cruz is definitely on an ego trip. /s


25 posted on 02/16/2014 3:25:35 PM PST by whinecountry (Semper Ubi Sub Ubi)
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To: Captain Jack Aubrey
That's rich, considering Ll the narcissists in the ‘rat party, starting with Hussein, then on to Reid, Pelosi, et al.
26 posted on 02/16/2014 3:26:22 PM PST by mrsmel (One Who Can See)
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To: Reddy

The Dems are clearly trying to stir up trouble setting Republicans against each other, hoping that will result in so much infighting, that the Dems will manage to keep the Senate.


27 posted on 02/16/2014 3:26:48 PM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: Reddy

From the article: “His actions suggest Cruz has put himself before his party and even the nation’s solvency. “


The nation’s solvency is not solved by debt any more than your household’s solvency is solved by a new loan from your Capitol One card or Guido in the alley.

And Cruz should put “his” PARTY first??? Cruz should, as he does, put his freaking CONSTITUTION first. The PARTY is nothing but a bunch of gelded power and money breastfeeders. The USA and his constituents are the only important things a congressperson needs to worry about. His party, sheesh.


28 posted on 02/16/2014 3:26:54 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: Petrosius
pay the mortgage first and then turn to the kids

Easy enough to do in a family setting where you know the kids aren't going to riot and burn out the heart of major Democrat cities. Cut off EBT cards, and all bets are off. ;)

/johnny

29 posted on 02/16/2014 3:28:11 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Reddy

No doubt about that.


30 posted on 02/16/2014 3:33:15 PM PST by Howie66 (John Wayne McCornyn...he's just like US! Honest!)
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To: Petrosius
Since paying our debts is Constitutionally mandated the President would be required to pay these first...

Where does the Constitution say that?

31 posted on 02/16/2014 3:36:37 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: Reddy
consider the sourcing of this screed..
WaPo propagandist = DNC propagandist

32 posted on 02/16/2014 3:38:07 PM PST by skinkinthegrass (The end move in politics is always to pick up a gun..0'Caligula / 0'Reid / 0'Pelosi)
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To: Yaelle

I remember when bozo was elected a family member actually said to me, “I am glad he is president because he cares about me!”

I just laughed and said that I don’t care if the president of the United States cares personally for me, I just want him to uphold the US Constitution!!


33 posted on 02/16/2014 3:55:02 PM PST by Reddy (bo stinks)
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To: Reddy

Yea, but Ted Cruz is becoming a Hero to average American across this Country!


34 posted on 02/16/2014 3:57:22 PM PST by painter ( Isaiah: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,")
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To: Reddy

So when Obama voted against increase increasing the debt limit in 2006 that wasn’t ego???


35 posted on 02/16/2014 3:58:42 PM PST by RginTN
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To: skinkinthegrass

WaPo = DNC propagandist

Exactly- just pointing out the talking points/marching orders that have been issued. I’m seeing the “ego” meme all over the internet. Of course WaPo will parrot it. The best way to deal with it is to acknowledge it and get out ahead of it. And to Alinsky them back.


36 posted on 02/16/2014 3:59:54 PM PST by Reddy (bo stinks)
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To: Reddy
"I just want him to uphold the US Constitution!!"

The Constitution went out the window with a whole series of wars without a Congressional formal declaration of war with various workarounds. Also sodomy which was once a crime, is now a right under the Constitution. FUBAR.

37 posted on 02/16/2014 4:00:26 PM PST by ex-snook (God is Love)
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To: Reddy
Maximum fire power directed at Cruz, hehehe... it just makes him stronger.

When they come out with the cryptonite, they should know he is immune.

Because Superman is already taken, I've taken to calling Cruz The Mechanic, he is all about fixing things.

38 posted on 02/16/2014 4:09:26 PM PST by PoloSec ( Believe the Gospel: how that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again)
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To: Reddy

The Dims are utterly terrified of Cruz!


39 posted on 02/16/2014 4:22:47 PM PST by ought-six ( Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
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To: Reddy

Why not say things like this? Who in a leadership position on the right would refute it? The WP spouts it, and it goes unchallenged in any highly visible meaningful way.


40 posted on 02/16/2014 4:25:52 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Immigration Reform is job NONE. It isn't even the leading issue with Hipanics. Enforce our laws.)
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