ThunderCougarFalconBird said:

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Sheesh. We get it. You don't care about people who are suffering. You care about scoring political points.

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I defended Ted Cruz.

I did delete what I said after a friend informed me she saw a link to the thread on her twitter from some NYT writer.

But there are quotes with my responses about it

I said there was nothing he could really do to help

Have a great weekend!

Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

Rascal said:

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P.S. - the Mayor of Dallas (Eric Johnson) left for Destin out of LOVE Field last Saturday. He knew a winter storm of monstrous proportions was coming to hit his community.

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Proof?

B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

GMaster0 said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

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And none of that can be done by zoom or by phone? Where have you been for the last year? Thanks for proving my point and welcome to 2021.......

It totally can. And the dummy should have stayed in Cancun and said that.

GMaster0 said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

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His job is to vote in the senate the way we want him to.



Period. That's it.

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

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Feel better now?

Or are your panties still in a wad?

B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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I'm not worried about him doing anything in DC. He was in Houston already, and he could have done something there. Plenty of private citizens helped out in a variety of ways, it'd be nice if our elected representatives did the same. Clearly he had free time if he could take a jaunt down to Mexico. He should ask Mattress Mack for advice on what to do during a disaster, I'm sure they could have come up with something productive for Ted to do.

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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I'm not worried about him doing anything in DC. He was in Houston already, and he could have done something there. Plenty of private citizens helped out in a variety of ways, it'd be nice if our elected representatives did the same. Clearly he had free time if he could take a jaunt down to Mexico. He should ask Mattress Mack for advice on what to do during a disaster, I'm sure they could have come up with something productive for Ted to do.

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You have no clue what he did or did not do to help his family and his neighbors in his immediate area. This is precisely what average citizens do. Was he supposed to go up to Mattress Mack's stores for a meaningless photo op, leaving his own family behind to fend for themselves?

Can you cite the whereabouts of the entire Houston City Government members in terms of exactly what they did to help in real time?

Good grief, the level of bedwetting about this is ridiculous.

aggiehawg said:

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Rhonda the Rash said:

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deddog said:

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Rhonda the Rash said:

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Rhonda the Rash said:

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Here is something Ted could have done

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Now do Joe Biden and Donald Trump

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only one of them has tweeter capabilities

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I'm talking of folks who actually donate their *own* money.

We know liberals sure as hell don't.
Biden using taxpayer money impresses only the ignorant.

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liberals don't donate to charity or those in need? News to me!

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https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/statistics/u.s.-generosity

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If, however, you zero in on giving that is heavier or lighter than the middle range (the bars pictured here), you find that the parties differ a lot. Democrats and Independents both had many zero-to-very-light givers (less than $100 for the year), and modest numbers of heavier givers. Republicans, in comparison, had comparatively few skinflints, and numerous serious donors31 percent sharing at least $1,000 with charity, versus 17 percent among Democrats, and 20 percent among Independents.

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Quote:

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Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

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Charity is best when silent and not trumpeted.

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Like Rush

Tanya 93 said:

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The PR hits keep coming





Supposedly that is the Cruz's dog Snowflake

Ted, get new PR

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But he's home so who cares

HerschelwoodHardhead said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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I'm not worried about him doing anything in DC. He was in Houston already, and he could have done something there. Plenty of private citizens helped out in a variety of ways, it'd be nice if our elected representatives did the same. Clearly he had free time if he could take a jaunt down to Mexico. He should ask Mattress Mack for advice on what to do during a disaster, I'm sure they could have come up with something productive for Ted to do.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mattress-mack-gallery-furniture-houston-open-families-power/

HerschelwoodHardhead said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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I'm not worried about him doing anything in DC. He was in Houston already, and he could have done something there. Plenty of private citizens helped out in a variety of ways, it'd be nice if our elected representatives did the same. Clearly he had free time if he could take a jaunt down to Mexico. He should ask Mattress Mack for advice on what to do during a disaster, I'm sure they could have come up with something productive for Ted to do.

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Now do EACH AND EVERY ELECTED OFFICIAL and hold them to the same standard. The faux outrage is hilarious.

agjacent said:

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While millions of Texans are without power and water in subzero temperatures, Ted Cruz flew to Cancun for a vacation.

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Did you cry?

John Kerry thinks he's poor flying commerical

Bad optics throwing softballs to hit.

"When things are happening on the ship, one stays on the ship. That's the commitment that we make when we sign up for these positions." Sylvester Turner on NBC News

GMaster0 said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

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The Senate was in recess last week. Last I checked, he doesn't have the authority to call it back in session...

So, how does "represent the state in the damn Senate" when IT'S NOT OPEN???????

Ag with kids said:

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GMaster0 said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

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The Senate was in recess last week. Last I checked, he doesn't have the authority to call it back in session...

So, how does "represent the state in the damn Senate" when IT'S NOT OPEN???????

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That's a very good question. I wonder what the answer will be.

Tanya 93 said:

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The PR hits keep coming





Supposedly that is the Cruz's dog Snowflake

Ted, get new PR

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Of course the dog's name is Snowflake.

aginlakeway said:

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Ag with kids said:

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GMaster0 said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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His job is to represent the state in the damn US Senate and if things are working aren't for the people of our state to get help, he needs to kick down the doors wherever they maybe to get people help. If local officials aren't getting help, especially from the federal government he needs to push buttons. And God forbid he actually listens to his constituents to understand what their problems maybe in this mess. A Senator pushing these issues up and down the political chain gets things going quickly, so yeah the question is what can't he do to help his state.

Chilling by the pool in Cancun on a "work vacation" ain't helping.

Also here is some Ted Cruz curses to help.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/13-curses-to-mutter-against-ted-cruz-while-you-boil-snow-to-drink/

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The Senate was in recess last week. Last I checked, he doesn't have the authority to call it back in session...

So, how does "represent the state in the damn Senate" when IT'S NOT OPEN???????

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That's a very good question. I wonder what the answer will be.

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The answer is it's Ted Cruz, and therefore you should be outraged

B-1 83 said:

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Page 25, and our resident libs still can't name anything he could do in DC that that couldn't be done remotely.

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So, why did he come running back?

aTm2004 said:

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agjacent said:

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awinlonghorn said:

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If US Senators are absolutely useless during times of great need especially during one of the worst natural disasters this state has ever seen, then why do we need him ever?

The basics in life are not there right now - power and water for much of the state.

He could be working with Fema to get us even more resources. He could be working on getting us the aid we are going to need to get back up.

The food supply chain is shut down for the next month. Refineries have shut down and we are low on gas everywhere. Dairy farmers in Texas are losing $10M a day - they are going to need aid.

I mean, if a senator can't be there for his constituents during times like this, why do we ever need him?

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To pretend like a US senator is as powerless to do anything to help Texans right now as a bump on a log is to admit that either the position of senator is meaningless and empty, or that Cancun Cruz himself is powerless and impotent.

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So, what could Cruz do? Biden my not remember approving the disaster declaration, but he did. So now there is federal assistance available.

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Cruz could raise money to aid Texans. That's mostly what politicians do, hell AOC was able to score political points by raising the money Ted Cruz should have.

How do you know he didn't make the calls and contacts as part of the aid package? You don't.

B-1 83 said:

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How do you know he didn't make the calls and contacts as part of the aid package? You don't.

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He would have advertised any good he did, especially with all the bad press

It's looks like he knew what to do when Hurricane Harvey was here and be available in the state for help if needed. Granted it was warmer then and no pandemic.

"With Texas facing "historic" devastation from Hurricane Harvey, the focus right now is on search and rescue, not politics, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told CNBC on Monday.

"I'm not going to worry about political sniping. My focus here is on the tragedy that is unfolding, on the people whose lives are in jeopardy and the people who need help," Cruz said in an interview that aired on "Fast Money Halftime Report."

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/28/rep-ted-cruz-on-hurricane-harvey-focus-is-search-and-rescue-not-political-sniping.html

Aggrad08 said:

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He would have advertised any good he did, especially with all the bad press

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This. We would have DEFINITELY heard about what he did do. But we didn't...because he didn't do sh**.

GMaster0 said:

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It's looks like he knew what to do when Hurricane Harvey was here and be available in the state for help if needed, granted it was warmer then.

"With Texas facing "historic" devastation from Hurricane Harvey, the focus right now is on search and rescue, not politics, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told CNBC on Monday.

"I'm not going to worry about political sniping. My focus here is on the tragedy that is unfolding, on the people whose lives are in jeopardy and the people who need help," Cruz said in an interview that aired on "Fast Money Halftime Report."

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/28/rep-ted-cruz-on-hurricane-harvey-focus-is-search-and-rescue-not-political-sniping.html

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Sounds like to me you shouldn't vote for him.

Aggrad08 said:

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aTm2004 said:

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agjacent said:

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awinlonghorn said:

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If US Senators are absolutely useless during times of great need especially during one of the worst natural disasters this state has ever seen, then why do we need him ever?

The basics in life are not there right now - power and water for much of the state.

He could be working with Fema to get us even more resources. He could be working on getting us the aid we are going to need to get back up.

The food supply chain is shut down for the next month. Refineries have shut down and we are low on gas everywhere. Dairy farmers in Texas are losing $10M a day - they are going to need aid.

I mean, if a senator can't be there for his constituents during times like this, why do we ever need him?

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To pretend like a US senator is as powerless to do anything to help Texans right now as a bump on a log is to admit that either the position of senator is meaningless and empty, or that Cancun Cruz himself is powerless and impotent.

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So, what could Cruz do? Biden my not remember approving the disaster declaration, but he did. So now there is federal assistance available.

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Cruz could raise money to aid Texans. That's mostly what politicians do, hell AOC was able to score political points by raising the money Ted Cruz should have.

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He has to be here for that? Never seen someone in his position standing on street corners or going door-to-door collecting money.

There is no comparison of the Cruz trip to Cancun and Democrats hypocrisy.

The Democrats are godless hypocrites proven time and time again.

aTm2004 said:

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Aggrad08 said:

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aTm2004 said:

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agjacent said:

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awinlonghorn said:

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If US Senators are absolutely useless during times of great need especially during one of the worst natural disasters this state has ever seen, then why do we need him ever?

The basics in life are not there right now - power and water for much of the state.

He could be working with Fema to get us even more resources. He could be working on getting us the aid we are going to need to get back up.

The food supply chain is shut down for the next month. Refineries have shut down and we are low on gas everywhere. Dairy farmers in Texas are losing $10M a day - they are going to need aid.

I mean, if a senator can't be there for his constituents during times like this, why do we ever need him?

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To pretend like a US senator is as powerless to do anything to help Texans right now as a bump on a log is to admit that either the position of senator is meaningless and empty, or that Cancun Cruz himself is powerless and impotent.

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So, what could Cruz do? Biden my not remember approving the disaster declaration, but he did. So now there is federal assistance available.

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Cruz could raise money to aid Texans. That's mostly what politicians do, hell AOC was able to score political points by raising the money Ted Cruz should have.

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He has to be here for that? Never seen someone in his position standing on street corners or going door-to-door collecting money.

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If you think he was going to Cancun for that your out of youre mind. And yes, fundraising and glad handing rich folks works best in person. And no, he wasn't doing that he would have released that info long ago to save face.

Same with leading the efforts of people with smaller time donations. Don't be deliberately dense just because he's on the red team

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aTm2004 said:

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Aggrad08 said:

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aTm2004 said:

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agjacent said:

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awinlonghorn said:

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If US Senators are absolutely useless during times of great need especially during one of the worst natural disasters this state has ever seen, then why do we need him ever?

The basics in life are not there right now - power and water for much of the state.

He could be working with Fema to get us even more resources. He could be working on getting us the aid we are going to need to get back up.

The food supply chain is shut down for the next month. Refineries have shut down and we are low on gas everywhere. Dairy farmers in Texas are losing $10M a day - they are going to need aid.

I mean, if a senator can't be there for his constituents during times like this, why do we ever need him?

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To pretend like a US senator is as powerless to do anything to help Texans right now as a bump on a log is to admit that either the position of senator is meaningless and empty, or that Cancun Cruz himself is powerless and impotent.

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So, what could Cruz do? Biden my not remember approving the disaster declaration, but he did. So now there is federal assistance available.

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Cruz could raise money to aid Texans. That's mostly what politicians do, hell AOC was able to score political points by raising the money Ted Cruz should have.

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He has to be here for that? Never seen someone in his position standing on street corners or going door-to-door collecting money.

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If you think he was going to Cancun for that your out of youre mind. And yes, fundraising and glad handing rich folks works best in person. And no, he wasn't doing that he would have released that info long ago to save face.

Same with leading the efforts of people with smaller time donations. Don't be deliberately dense just because he's on the red team

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So...no?

apparently his kids have to go into quarantine now...

as their international travel violated St. John's pandemic rules

Unless you have evidence he did a damn thing it's pretty reasonable to assume he didn't particularly when his behavior and quick about face indicates exactly that