Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
K & R. n/t FSogol Mar 2015 #1
And Alan Dershowitz and even some DU'ers think he is "Brilliant". tridim Mar 2015 #2
Dershowitz: 'Very Strong Argument That What Ted Cruz Is Doing Is Deeply Unconstitutional' babylonsister Mar 2015 #5
Nice! Hubert Flottz Mar 2015 #36
what does lying have to do with intelligence? Enrique Mar 2015 #6
It automatically disqualifies the liar as "brilliant" IMO. tridim Mar 2015 #7
i think people that call him dumb are the ones getting fooled Enrique Mar 2015 #9
Much smarter than most realize. This entire "perfect conservative" persona is a complete act and stevenleser Mar 2015 #20
Cruz is a sociopath. No one on our side is fooled or "charmed".... Hekate Mar 2015 #21
You used to have to be smart enough to tell a credible lie. Jackpine Radical Mar 2015 #12
wow, that's a sleazy smear. People were saying cruz was stupid; i reported that he ND-Dem Mar 2015 #30
The problem is, nobody seems to care about facts anymore. catbyte Mar 2015 #3
+1000 blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #25
...and remember what Chuck Todd said about the media calling out lies cyberswede Mar 2015 #28
"Balance", bullshit. They don't want to lose their invite to DC cocktail parties. catbyte Mar 2015 #38
What Cruz is saying is truthiness which is far better than truth Fumesucker Mar 2015 #4
The people who support and would vote SamKnause Mar 2015 #8
Compulsive lying is never, ever a detriment to a Repuke. hifiguy Mar 2015 #10
And yet, despite Nixon's pathological lying, Art_from_Ark Mar 2015 #15
all politicians lie, early and often. not just republicans. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #31
But not all politicians have to go on national TV Art_from_Ark Mar 2015 #32
it wasn't even illegal, though. he didn't have to go on tv; it was a calculated choice. and ND-Dem Mar 2015 #34
You are hilarious! Long Drive Mar 2015 #35
as a politician, yes. he had a long career and he was very successful. and he had several ND-Dem Mar 2015 #37
Works for the Bush cartel The Wizard Mar 2015 #19
Cruz always makes me think of the class snitch-he has the same smirk on his face. hobbit709 Mar 2015 #11
K Cha Mar 2015 #13
Well, he is a Republican, after all. Sheesh! This goes without saying. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #14
He's a simp. KentuckyWoman Mar 2015 #16
His snide arrogance far outweighs his intelligence world wide wally Mar 2015 #17
Meh, his base eats it up... Wounded Bear Mar 2015 #18
He just stole a thousand dolls from you. But before you press charges he wanted to say Snotcicles Mar 2015 #22
It's also his greatest strength. Orsino Mar 2015 #23
What is that 9th commandment of the 10th commandment...I know Ted knows it... LynneSin Mar 2015 #24
It didn't seem to hurt Mittens Kalidurga Mar 2015 #26
But his groupies don't care! madamesilverspurs Mar 2015 #27
That and just having to look at him. lonestarnot Mar 2015 #29
Lying is Cruz control for him. kairos12 Mar 2015 #33
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liabil...»Reply #25