The Presidential Election and my "Stinky onion of an opinion"
Part Three (3)
Thus far we have covered the dirty democratic ticket hopefuls of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. We have covered the dirty republican ticket hopefuls of Marco Rubio and John Kasich. This post will cover the last two republicans and what dirt I can find on them, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz: Junior Senator of the State of Texas.
When I think about the politics in Texas, I think about the death of Kennedy, LBJ, my personal introduction among a group of elementary children to Lady Bird, Bush, a physically handicapped republican governor (he is in a wheelchair due to auto accident), and now Cruz. Of I remember Ann Richards, and even attended one Mark White’s, for that matter I also attended one of Edwin Edwards’ ball (former governor of Louisiana) too with my parents. What did it all get me? Nothing!
According to Politifact writers “Truth-o-meter,” 29% of what Ted Cruz speaks is false and 27% is mostly false.(1) Well, what politician have we really known that tells the truth or absolute near truth? Anything for the vote, right?
"There have been multiple media reports about Donald's business dealings with the mob, with the mafia," Cruz said Feb. 28. "Maybe his taxes show those business dealings are a lot more extensive than has been reported." (2) “Pressed by host Chuck Todd to back up his claim, Cruz cited reports by ABC and CNN. A Cruz spokesman forwarded us several other media reports detailing the real estate developer’s alleged ties to organized crime. The Trump campaign did not get back to us….It’s important to note that Trump hasn’t been charged with any illegal activity, and it’s reasonable to argue that he was unaware or even a victim in some cases. But Cruz has a point that the mogul has been linked to the mob for decades.” (2)
It is true, sort of! But, it won’t be the first time a high ranking political official or family has had ties with the MOB. Think about the late Joe Kennedy, father of JFK. It was rumored he was involved with the MOB big time. Even members of the MOB have a right to invest their money wisely and property investments are very lucrative and legal. I can’t to the life of me remember where I read that a corrupt government has the best advantages for the people. They are so corrupt they want to be a great leader of people to stay in office longer to line their pockets. I think what I was reading was a book based on Louisiana politics concerning the Longs and Edwards.
2nd Amendment for Cruz is a stretch. I uphold the 2nd Amendment to the constitution. Cruz mentioned in a speech that this current presidential administration seeks to ban buying ammunition and it recently passed a ban on armor piercing bullets. “The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 already bans armor-piercing ammunition with exemptions for ammunition it deems "primarily intended for sporting purposes." On Feb. 13, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposed withdrawing an exemption it had granted in 1986 for the "M855 'green tip' ammunition," according to the agency's public notice explaining the proposal and seeking comments. The National Rifle Association said the M855 is commonly used in AR-15 rifles.” (3)
Cruz also knows when he quote a case that the Supreme Court heard, “..it crystal clear that there are, indeed, circumstances where it is constitutional to regulate guns....” (4)
And there were other numerous claims that he blames on the current administration, as well as his numbers for financial budget proposals, just don’t add up.
“I just don’t like the guy,” Bush said at a presidential campaign fundraiser Sunday night for his brother, Jeb, according to Politico. Notably, Bush took direct aim at the Texas senator, who once worked for him as a domestic policy adviser during his 2000 campaign, and not GOP “front-runner Donald Trump, who has recently criticized his handling of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.” (5) Well former President Bush if you didn’t like him why was he one of your domestic policy advisers? Or, is it the fact he is running from President interferes with “Jeb’s campaigning?”
Other than political dirt, Ted Cruz’s hands are relatively clean. The only thing I don’t like about him is he seems week. Ted and his family are southern Baptist. I have nothing against southern baptist at all. I use to be one. I attended a Baptist University. It was expensive but a great education. Being the great granddaughter of a baptist evangelical minister (baptist circuit rider), having numerous ones in my family, also attending private religious schools during my elementary and middle school years, I DO NOT BELIEVE IN ORGANIZED RELIGION. I WILL ADMIT THAT I AM A BIBLE THUMPER AND PRAYER GEEK TO THE CORE. That is my right! It is called free will and God granted that and not the USA. Although, I do love my country.
According to one source, he is backed by his church heavily, and uses religion every chance he gets. (6)
I do not want religion shoved down my throat. I don’t even want it on my plate. My choice. No church should be involved in politics. Is that covered in the constitution? Oh wait a cotton picking minute! He is suppose to be a christian, rallying to get votes and using that is a NO NO. Read your Bible Ted. It seems you are missing one important issue of the 10 Commandments “Leviticus 19.11.” Oh remember one thing Ted Cruz, can you sleep at night? It is your soul. God will judge the leader of the people harshly on the day they stand before him if they are not honorable people, But then again, if you tell a lie long enough, it becomes truth!
Last but not least…..
Donald Trump-- television personality, real estate mogul
Who does this man’s makeup for television. Each time I see him he looks like a pasty dead person with a bad makeup job for the funeral proceedings. I am not trying to be ugly, because I am not real physical beauty. I have a lot of blotches on my facial skin, am chronically ill, in a mobility device half the time, and my face droops on the left side from a stroke. Then there is Trumps overall facial features that he makes on television. It looks as if he is having an upper and lower intestinal problem. His demeanor to his social status and the fact he is running for president, not becoming. All I have to say is move over Jerry Springer. You have been replaced by Donald Trump.
It seems there was a documentary that surfaced recently that was made when Trump was 25 years old. It was suppose to be part of a series “Famous Americans.” However, there was some unknown tension between the series money productions -- money men), Leonard Stern, a media tycoon, and Trump. The project never was aired except for a few special people. It also seems, that Trump accused Stern’s wife of calling him up and asking him for a date. It also had something else to do with Trump hiring undocumented workers. Drama!
Michael Cohen, counsel to the Trump Organization stated: “ “I will make sure that you and I meet one day while we’re in the courthouse. And I will take you for every penny you still don’t have," Cohen told the news site when he was asked about Ivana Trump's 1990 allegation of assault against her ex-husband. "And I will come after your Daily Beast and everybody else that you possibly know. So I’m warning you, tread very fucking lightly, because what I’m going to do to you is going to be fucking disgusting. You understand me?” (7) No sure who Cohen was talking to. It does sound like a recorded message. The message that Trump has a habit of repeating. “I will sue you!”
What colorful language you have Mr. Cohen! Sue silly! Sue! I honestly feel, that Mr Trump needs to locate Trump Organization to the nearest courthouse where there are all kinds of lawsuits awaiting the him. Call it home away from home. He has been in court more times than the average prisoner at the Texas Department Corrections. (Probably not but it sure sounds comical.)
(Special Note- I did not watch the video. I personally am not interested in him or it.)
Trump said: “"But the team itself is horrible and I hate to say this, but I do, I say things that sometimes aren’t popular, I’m not politically correct — the Cubs are losers. They lose. They don’t win. I like teams that win. When is the last time the Cubs won a World Series? I dunno. They just don’t win anymore, and if you want to know why you have to go straight to the top. That’s the owners, these Crickets, or Flicketts or Snickets, who knows what they’re called, whoever heard of these people, they’re from Oklahoma or Odessa or Nerbronsko or something. So they say. Who even knows? They’re bad people, they really are, and they don’t belong in this country. I don’t feel good saying that but I’m saying it because it has to be said because I’m saying it.” (8)
So Trump thinks the Crickets, Flicketts, or Snickets are losers? And, why don’t they belong in this country? It seems that the father was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Doesn’t that make him a US Citizen? His son is Governor Ricketts of Nebraska. Oh, I got it. NO one has freedom of speech but Donald Trump. Odessa? Oklahoma? Donald, did you even take geography in school? I worry that your mental ability and aptitude just may not be fitting for the office of President. I am one to know and talk about mental ability. I have a mental illness too. We cannot all be winners by the way. Just because a person fails or loses in any subject doesn’t mean they are not successful. That is strictly common knowledge.
Through all my research, I was curious as to the exact extinct of Donald Trump and his “winning” at everything he does confessions. “The truth appears to be somewhere in between. His business decisions over the years show that Trump is a mix of braggadocio, business failures, and real success.” (9)
(Special Note: The definition of braggadocio is boastful or arrogant behavior.)
“I play to people’s fantasies,” Trump wrote in his 1987 book “The Art of the Deal.” “I call it truthful hyperbole. It’s an innocent form of exaggeration — and a very effective form of promotion.” (9)
(Special Note: Hyperbole means exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.)
There we have the dirt on Trump. Is he “jacking up” the American people for his one self centered pleasure, while leading all of us down a path of self-destruction?
“I think he’s very good at real estate, I don’t think he’s very good at other things,” says biographer D'Antonio. “He tried to run an airline and failed at that. He tried to run casinos and failed four times. That’s not evidence of brilliance when it comes to operating a complex business.” (9 What would he do for the presidency? Are the American people that naive in considering him for the position?
Let us not forget that Trump has been married three (3) times which sets a record for anyone running for president thus far. His latest wife doesn’t mind showing her behind since she was a former supermodel turned business owner. She will get a lot of attention and since Ted Cruz’s wife works for Goldman Sachs, currently on leave, I am sure the money will be made in the fashion industry and the infrastructure investing of buildings, towns, and large corporations. But will it be for the benefit of the USA? If all else fails he and Michael Cohen can sue somebody.
Source:
- Qiu, Linda. Politifact of Texas. 3.2.2016. (accessed 3.9.2016) http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/mar/02/ted-cruz/yes-donald-trump-has-been-linked-mob/
- Farley, Robert, Lori Robertson, and Eugene Kiely. “Fact Checking Ted Cruz” 3.24.2015 (accessed 3.9.2016) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/03/24/fact-check-ted-cruz/70367864/
- Unger, Rick. “Meet Ted Cruz, 2nd Amendment Hypocrite.” Forbes. 3.16.2013 (accessed 3.9.2016) http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2013/03/16/meet-ted-cruz-second-amendment-hypocrite/#573a2b3c1a49
- Frumin, Aliyah. “George W Bush goes after Ted Cruz.” MSNBC 10.20.2015 (accessed 3.9.2016) http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/george-w-bush-goes-after-ted-cruz
- Martin, Sam. “5 Interesting facts about Ted Cruz’s Christian faith.” Christian Post Politics. 5.19.2015. (accessed 3.9.2016) http://www.christianpost.com/news/5-interesting-facts-about-ted-cruzs-christian-faith-139247/
- Thompson, Catherine. “1989 Documentary resurfaces with all kinds of dirt on Donald.” TMP DC. 8.3.2015. (accessed 3.9.2016) http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/trump-whats-deal-80s-documentary
- Huppke, Rex W. “Could Trump’s dirt on the Ricketts family be…..they are from outer space?” Chicago Tribune. 3.23.2016 (accessed 3.9.2016) http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-trump-ricketts-huppke-20160222-story.html
- Swanson, Ana. “The myths and reality of Donald Trump’s business empire.” The Washington Posts. 2.29.201 (accessed 3.9.2016) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/29/the-myth-and-the-reality-of-donald-trumps-business-empire/
Changing lanes….
I am exercising my freedoms under the constitution. It is freedom of speech. I have no malice toward any of the people I have written about. In fact I feel indifferent to all of them. Each candidate, has behaved very poorly in this election. I am referring to the “SIX” golden children of politics. I definitely do not want to see Mitt Romney on the front line either. The party national primaries will be watched intently. Of course, outside the partying, getting drunk, sleeping with someone who isn’t your partner (male or female), I have the tendency to want to heavily pray for the future of this country. I am not scare of the unknown because of my faith in God and Jesus Christ as the Savior.
The Bible holds many verses on leadership such as Jeremiah 23.1-4, Colossians 3.23-25, Proverbs 16.12, Hebrews 13.17, Ezekiel 34.1-8, Psalms 101.5 etc…. The list can go on.
My favorites are:
1 Timothy 3.1-5:
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?
(In my opinion God’s Church is faithful people.)
2 Timothy 2.24:
And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil…
Know more than ever pray. God bless you always. Peace be with you.
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