Trump said he wouldn't be beholden to big money folks and he kept that promise - he was fortunate that he didn't have to "loan" his campaign more than the $47 million or whatever it was.
On the other hand, Cruz had some very big donors that had ti expect something for their donations. In fact, it's ironic that after suspending his campaign on Tuesday, I got a "Cruz For President" pack in the mail today - with a pre-made check from me to him for $100 and a note that this was a real emergency request (all hundred or so pleas for more money have been such "emergencies" and many with the same note that "some generous folks would match up to x-amount of my timely donation.
You twist his "claim of not owing anyone" which was always "I won't be beholden to anyone for money" and ignore that Cruz may claim he had no strings but had a lot of "stringy" donations coming from those magical fund matchers....
I will take your word that you are not stupid, but he didn't lie - claiming an believing he did is......stupid.
Glad you donated to your guy- anyone can vote, money is a commitment