Monday, May 2, 2016

Hey Hoosiers, a Hand Please


Tomorrow is Indiana’s Primary so this is just a very short couple of thoughts about what the importance is. I don’t know if anyone will read this in time but I feel obligated to try.

First of all the problem for those of us who oppose Donald Trump is simple, Trump inspires the passion. The passion for and the passion against, so for Ted Cruz this has been a problem, Trump inspires love or dread, Trump gets the coverage Trump dominates the media with his often outrageous statements and Cruz is the other guy. Ted Cruz however is more than just the guy who isn’t Trump, real quick here are 5 reasons Indiana, and all states following should get on board with Cruz.

1.       The Supreme Court. Ted Cruz argued nine cases before the Supreme Court with a good deal of success but more important than the wins and losses is what he supported which is a big indicator of the type of justice he would choose. From on the Issues, a great non [artisan sight
Stood for Americans' First Amendment rights against Democrats who sought to repeal our free speech rights.
Defended Hobby Lobby against Obamacare's contraception mandate.
Fought and won a landmark victory at the Supreme Court in Medellin v. Texas; protected US sovereignty against 90 foreign nations and the president to ensure the US is not subject to rulings of the "World Court."
Led the way to preserve the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Successfully defended the constitutionality of the Texas Ten Commandments monument, winning a 5-4 landmark decision.
Successfully defended the Texas schools' moment of silence law in federal district court.
Galvanized national support for Houston pastors who had been subpoenaed by the City of Houston and forced to turn in their sermons. . This article ties in brilliantly and deserves a read: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/420409/ted-cruz-supreme-court-constitutional-amendment
2.       The constitution: Cruz wants to keep the power of government limited to the enumerated powers of the constitution. For a hundred years government has been expanding sometime slowly sometimes like lightening, but with only a few respites (the Coolidge and Reagan administrations) it has grown and expanded beyond its intents. The temptation is to use the expansive government for our desires rather than take its power away but we must fight this if we are to preserve liberty
3.       Guns: . The Second Amendment to the Constitution isn't for just protecting hunting rights, and it's not only to safeguard your right to target practice," Cruz has said, per the New York Times. "It is a Constitutional right to protect your children, your family, your home, our lives, and to serve as the ultimate check against governmental tyranny--for the protection of liberty." Cruz gets it and is the only remaining candidate who hasn’t or doesn’t support various gun bans.
4.       Consistency. There is a difference between principle and pragmatism. Cruz, though at times pragmatic starts at a point of principle that is the basis of his views while we as conservatives may differ on the best way to apply those principles it is the principles that unite us. Cruz shares those basic principles, or to quote the great man himself “on these principles there will be no compromise”. It is hard for  other nations to deal with us since we change presidents and policy every four to eight years. Following the last 8 years consistency would be a godsend to our allies.
5.       Life. I have long believed that life is the number one concern of our country, and only one remaining candidate has been a consistent defender of life.

In the end no other candidate on either ticket supports the principles of conservatism  and polls and propaganda be damned conservatives in Indiana the country needs you
Keep on the firing line


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