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olegramps

(8,200 posts)
70. Cruz is a religious zealot.
Tue Mar 24, 2015, 09:18 AM
Mar 2015

Zealots are dangerously delusional and will not hesitate to use the most devious or brutal means to achieve their goals. Cruz is obviously driven by his perception of himself as being a divinely appointed savior. The disturbing increased influence of the extreme evangelical movement should be a cause of concern since it doesn't appear that there is concentrated effort to counteract their influence. Even if he is not elected, their influence, in part, contributed to the disastrous Bush presidency.

This formidable block of dedicated zealots are a real danger that continues to be ignored as being a real threat. They subscribe to the philosophy of survival of the fittest coupled with their adherence to dominionists concepts with a determination to impose their will on American society transforming it into a virtual theocracy. It appears that they are immune to any significant criticism relaying on an unwillingness of the MSM or opposing candidates to challenge their protected religious beliefs.

Superb! Jamaal510 Mar 2015 #1
Cruz is a religious zealot. olegramps Mar 2015 #70
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Wonderful kairos12 Mar 2015 #3
That is just perfect! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #4
And whoever did that so very, very well... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #20
Brilliant. nt Curmudgeoness Mar 2015 #5
NO need turbinetree Mar 2015 #6
Best Pic of the Moment in a while!! n/t 2naSalit Mar 2015 #7
K&R deutsey Mar 2015 #8
It sure is interesting to have yuiyoshida Mar 2015 #9
A masterpiece! radicalliberal Mar 2015 #10
That's Teddy Bear to a tee! valerief Mar 2015 #11
I wrote you a song you can sing along to for this thread: DFW Mar 2015 #12
Very good - just when I managed to purge Blue Bayou from my remaining brain cells. erronis Mar 2015 #15
Timing was never my forte, apologies..... n/t DFW Mar 2015 #17
Freakin'... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #21
Ummm, no DFW Mar 2015 #25
RMM is an absolutely brilliant master of musical... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #26
Uh oh! DFW Mar 2015 #29
bravo...encore florida08 Mar 2015 #44
Haven't done this for a while now DFW Mar 2015 #47
lol..understood florida08 Mar 2015 #58
I haven't watched every minute yet, but my... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #48
Sounds like my kind of woman DFW Mar 2015 #50
These were awesome! ladym55 Mar 2015 #61
Wow, thanks! DFW Mar 2015 #64
HAHAHAHA! bobclark86 Mar 2015 #13
He had to resort to Dr. Seuss! raven mad Mar 2015 #57
That was a steaming pile of awesomeness mindwalker_i Mar 2015 #14
Bravo! Well done!!!!! nt dorkzilla Mar 2015 #16
Spot On! gademocrat7 Mar 2015 #18
Daddy issues. GeorgeGist Mar 2015 #19
CNN's John King would like to object to all the mocking - called the Cruz blabbering "powerful". Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #22
WHY is Cee aN N saying we should REALLY think about voting for this boob. as if pansypoo53219 Mar 2015 #23
CNN may not be coordinating with Cruz and the GOP, but you would be hard pressed to deny it. Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #24
with a resume like that, he'll be the nominee yurbud Mar 2015 #27
this could be your best ever! rurallib Mar 2015 #28
Excellently executed!!! Auggie Mar 2015 #30
Hey, I did Dr. Seuss and Cruz years ago! Evidence provided: DFW Mar 2015 #31
Very well done! red dog 1 Mar 2015 #51
Chit El Shaman Mar 2015 #32
Love this!! AzDar Mar 2015 #33
Haha! whatchamacallit Mar 2015 #34
If the rich trust him, he could be the nominee yurbud Mar 2015 #35
And he would loose... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #36
I didn't think W had a chance. If it's Hillary vs. Cruz, it would be Hillary, but if someone ... yurbud Mar 2015 #41
He and his ilk, make me sick to my stomach. SoapBox Mar 2015 #37
he's eligable to be president of idiots samsingh Mar 2015 #38
Tag tiptonic Mar 2015 #39
One of your best ever! Liberalynn Mar 2015 #40
Inspired WheelWalker Mar 2015 #42
Tremendous! enumeration of his POVs, heaven help us. Such a sad looking man, horrible appalachiablue Mar 2015 #43
He'll always be infamous for that Green Eggs and Ham stunt--that's "TED TALK" in his world! nt MADem Mar 2015 #45
Outstanding! Fritz Walter Mar 2015 #46
Another Republican dipshit. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #49
A Canadian, a Texan, and a tea bagger walk into a bar, red dog 1 Mar 2015 #52
That. Is. AWESOME. n/t DirkGently Mar 2015 #53
Luv it! Great job! Little Star Mar 2015 #54
:<) ND-Dem Mar 2015 #55
Brilliant! Best ever! DamnYankeeInHouston Mar 2015 #56
Awesome Shut Down of Tedster Cruz, EarlG.. Mahalo! Cha Mar 2015 #59
Atlas Puked: The Life Story of Theodore "Bundy" Cruz. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #60
Cruz is a Christian dominionist/Christian reconstructionist, yes??? blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #62
birth certificate please captainarizona Mar 2015 #63
K&R JohnnyRingo Mar 2015 #65
couldn't help but notice... Colorado Vince Mar 2015 #66
K&R stage left Mar 2015 #67
Brilliant amuse bouche Mar 2015 #68
Brilliant!! And terrifying. beac Mar 2015 #69
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