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 3/24/16 4:40 PM |
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... Obviously, we disagree on whether Cruz is a Constitutionalist (I think memorizing it at 13, giving speeches on it through High School, and defending it at the SCOTUS; are all good indicators, but that's my opinion). However, is Trump a Constitutionalist? His talk about opening up libel laws sounds just like the Adam's Alien and Sedition acts, Lincoln's prosecution of Copperheads, and Wilson's WW1 media crackdown. All of the above are on my "Most Threatening Moments to Freedom list" so I find it quite concerning! Sorry for the many posts, but it is quite refreshing to talk out our differences and figure out where we agree!  |
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| 3/24/16 4:40 PM |
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... I did know that about Baldwin, as my family supported him in '08! I read his Pros and Cons article from when Cruz announced. Mrs. Cruz did, indeed, work for the CFR for a short time. However, as Baldwin noted, not all who work there are on board with the agenda. In fact, when questioned on it some years ago Cruz said that his wife joined to slow them down- not speed 'em up! As I said, I prefer record to rhetoric, so Cruz's actions that same year (2005) of going against his former boss (G.W. Bush), Heidi's former boss (C. Rice) and the World Court (one of the biggest threats our Constitution faces) reassure me on that point. The ability to do what's right when it's not in your best interest is, IMO, the biggest character mark you can look for in a politician. I disagree with some of Baldwin's speculation on Cruz's foreign policy. Cruz is very clear in his book "A Time for Truth" that Israel should be supported because they are our best ally in the region- not because of Dispy stuff. He also thinks we should support Egypt, and does NOT think we're supposed to be the world's police force! His approach is Speak Softly, Carry a Big Stick, Use the Stick only when Absolutely Necessary, and then get outta Dodge! No more "Nation Building"! ... |
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| 3/23/16 4:55 PM |
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@Penny
Yes, the corruption is quite out of hand up there. That's why I always prefer someone with a record, so I can see how they've handled the pressure. Of all the candidates this time, Cruz and Paul had the best long term records. Paul, while he has a good record and is a Christian, concerned me a bit with his support of Mitch McConnell and his statements to liberals over the past few years that conservatives need to get over social issues and expand the tent. I can't support the Libertarian party because of their pro-choice platform, so that kind of language raises red flags for me. That said, Paul was my back up plan if Cruz dropped out. I knew I couldn't in good conscience support Trump because: A) He has no fear of the Lord. "The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God." ~ 2 Sam. 23:3. B) He doesn't have a standard outside of himself. Both Cruz and Paul believe in the Bible and the Constitution, Trump believes in his own brilliance. C) He doesn't have a record- just contradictory rhetoric. ... |
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| 3/22/16 7:44 AM |
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@ Dave
So terribly sorry to see you leave! Your comments display a "grouse" attitude, and your exchanges with Christopher000 and John UK are quite delightful and a good model for the rest of us! . May the Lord bountifully dispense His Grace on you and yours!
P.S. Won't it be wonderful when we're all perfectly sanctified in Heaven? We'll certainly be in one accord there: Praising our Lord!
P.S.S. Will you consider coming back at some point? |
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