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Introvert
United States5027 Posts
On March 25 2016 16:02 IgnE wrote: Introvert out of the woodwork to defend the reprehensible Cruz. I've had lots of opportunity. I'm just amused that oneofthem hates him so much he's posting from the National Enquirer, lol. Moreover, I'm fascinated by this "he just looks slimy" thing that people say. It's kind of odd. There's no reason to believe this, but people are some people are inclined to it. It's interesting. | ||
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GreenHorizons
United States24339 Posts
On March 25 2016 16:20 Introvert wrote: I've had lots of opportunity. I'm just amused that oneofthem hates him so much he's posting from the National Enquirer, lol. Moreover, I'm fascinated by this "he just looks slimy" thing that people say. It's kind of odd. There's no reason to believe this, but people are some people are inclined to it. It's interesting. Well that's not entirely true... It’s hard to look at Ted Cruz’s face. He’s said to be a brilliant orator with a sharp legal mind. But his expression unsettles me. I understand that my reaction is visceral and automatic, but as a neurologist it is my business to notice things out of the ordinary and probe them. The Senator’s atypical expressions leave me uneasy. It's remarkable how many colleagues and former associates say that they "loathe" Cruz. A Bush alumnus told The New York Times' Frank Bruni, “Why do people take such an instant dislike to Ted Cruz? It just saves time.” Former Senate Majority leader Bob Dole says, "Nobody likes him," while Rep. Peter King sees "malice" behind his visage. According to The Washington Post, screenwriter Craig Mazin, Cruz's former Princeton roommate, calls him a "huge asshole," and "creepy." He's Tweeted, "Getting emails blaming me for not smothering Ted Cruz in his sleep in 1988." The distaste for Cruz extends well beyond the US: Germans say Backpfeifengesicht, meaning a face in need of a good punch. Source | ||
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Introvert
United States5027 Posts
I read the same article months ago. I find it fascinating because I don't share that opinion. In fact, I didn't think that about anyone running for office. But then again, perhaps I'm not looking at people and actively judging how punchable they are. | ||
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LegalLord
United States13779 Posts
On March 25 2016 16:31 Introvert wrote: I read the same article months ago. I find it fascinating because I don't share that opinion. In fact, I didn't think that about anyone running for office. But then again, perhaps I'm not looking at people and actively judging how punchable they are. I've learned that to judge Republican candidates, you are better off judging how they come off on a very visceral level than on how well their policies work. It's a pretty accurate depiction of how their base actually makes voting decisions, to a large extent. | ||
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oneofthem
Cayman Islands24199 Posts
On March 25 2016 15:21 IgnE wrote: Is the Cruz thing real or just National Enquirer? On the subject of Cruz and rumors, I heard on a podcast or something that he owed thousands of dollars to some people at Princeton in poker debts and instead of paying them he reported them all to the IRS. ne doesnt mean fake. they are reliable when it comes to politicians. edwards for example oif they run a fake story they'll get sued. we'll see lol seems like it is blowing up right now | ||
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RubickPicker
United States332 Posts
On March 25 2016 16:20 Introvert wrote: Moreover, I'm fascinated by this "he just looks slimy" thing that people say. It's kind of odd. There's no reason to believe this, but people are some people are inclined to it. It's interesting. He's jowly, which to Americans immediately brings to mind Richard Nixon. But Nixon had bushy eyebrows that weren't too far above his eyes, and more importantly he knew how to smile (so much so that Nixon's smile is now associated as the portrait of dishonesty.) Cruz has sort of a constrained smile his official portrait, because his mouth seems to normally arch down in a frowny expression, and when he tries to force it upwards he usually looks like the most smug guy ever. He doesn't have to look this way, he doesn't always look that way, but it's really common that he looks less normal and more smug. And smug is a problem, because his entire engagement with the voters is to chastise other candidates for not being Ted Cruz. Even when his opponent is tilting the right wing into a fascist party, Cruz still leans on the "Donald is not a true conservative" rhetoric that he would have used against Jeb Bush or Lindsay Graham in a less controversial election. | ||
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Seuss
United States10536 Posts
If even half of it is true I can't think of a worse time for it to happen (if you're Republican establishment hoping to stop Trump). I mean, maybe Cruz will soldier on because he's shameless, but he's probably toast. | ||
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Plansix
United States60190 Posts
Also Lindsey Graham was hilarious on the Daily Show. That was some good shit. | ||
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jcarlsoniv
United States27922 Posts
On March 25 2016 22:12 Plansix wrote: Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy if it turns out to be true. Also Lindsey Graham was hilarious on the Daily Show. That was some good shit. Lindsey is actually a surprisingly funny dude. Mika was going after him hard on Morning Joe yesterday for backing Ted after being so heavily critical of him. | ||
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Mohdoo
United States15743 Posts
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RubickPicker
United States332 Posts
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oneofthem
Cayman Islands24199 Posts
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Liquid`Drone
Norway28892 Posts
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oneofthem
Cayman Islands24199 Posts
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Gorsameth
Netherlands22565 Posts
On one hand it would totally fit in the image I have of his character and his sleezyness. But on the other hand most of his life seems to have been to shape a career politician. Surely keeping your dick in your pants would be a big part of that. Nothing can ruin careers like scandals. Could cost him a fair few votes from the religious crowd (which was fairly strong for him?). | ||
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Seuss
United States10536 Posts
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Kipsate
Netherlands45349 Posts
also to me Cruz always looks somewhat somber/sad, never happy even when he tries. | ||
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Reaps
United Kingdom1280 Posts
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farvacola
United States18869 Posts
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Mohdoo
United States15743 Posts
On March 25 2016 22:50 Seuss wrote: As Utah demonstrated Cruz' primary support is the most conservative wing of the religious right. If the scandal is true he's toast. He won't lose all of them, some will circle the wagons because it's obvious lies told by the media to stop God from reclaiming the country, but most will abandon him. And they will ask themselves why god let Obama ruin their country, turning Decent men like Cruz into adulterers. | ||
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