Jonesy Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Wednesday assured Texans that the state would receive massive federal relief following major flooding, even though the senator opposed federal funding following Hurricane Sandy. "There are a series of federal statutory thresholds that have to be satisfied. Initially, it appears those thresholds are likely to be satisfied by the magnitude of the damage we're seeing," Cruz said while touring the flooding in Wimberley, Texas, according to Texas television station KSAT. "Democrats and Republicans in the congressional delegation will stand as one in support of the federal government meeting its statutory obligations to provide the relief to help the Texans who are hurting. I will make sure, as God is my witness, you get the support you need to rebuild this great community." At least 15 people have died due to widespread flooding in Texas, and officials have warned that the flooding may worsen in certain parts of the state. Cruz voted against a federal aid package in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and claimed that he opposed the bill on principle. "If you want to live next to the ocean, don't expect the rest of the country to keep giving you hand outs when you get a little wet." "This bill is symptomatic of a larger problem in Washington — an addiction to spending money we do not have. The United States Senate should not be in the business of exploiting victims of natural disasters and bailing them out," he said following the vote, according to Houston Chronicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM58 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well, that statment came back to bite him didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 He's a clown. Even looks like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotcow? Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Wold really enjoy seeing the NJ senators say If you want to live next to a river, don't expect the rest of the country to keep giving you hand outs when you get a little wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hate to say it, but Jonesy's credibility for quotes is completely shot for today. Not gonna bother to fact check this one. Just going to assume the whole thing is BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRaider Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hate to say it, but Jonesy's credibility for quotes is completely shot for today. Not gonna bother to fact check this one. Just going to assume the whole thing is BS. NipSip-Lite A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcaster Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Didn't the Sandy victims not want to share with some of the Mid-Western States? If being stupid got us into this mess, how come being stupid can't get us out?I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamakatsu Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 He's a clown. Even looks like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoosterSeeker Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Pre-Press Conference make-up session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay in the Bay Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I remember the Sandy bill was FILLED with pork and money that would go to a bunch of places that weren't just storm-ravaged areas in NJ. If I were a Senator I'd vote against such a bill too in hopes of getting a clean bill through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dena Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I remember the Sandy bill was FILLED with pork and money that would go to a bunch of places that weren't just storm-ravaged areas in NJ. If I were a Senator I'd vote against such a bill too in hopes of getting a clean bill through. How else are you going to entice another Senator to go along with your needs unless the pot is sweetened? If you want something of me, you have to make it worth my while, hence pork. If we keep electing easily corrupted people into positions where the system is set up to facilitate corruption, what sheould we expect? Material abundance without character is the path of destruction. -Thomas JeffersonThere are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true. -Soren Kierkegaard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoosterSeeker Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 How else are you going to entice another Senator to go along with your needs unless the pot is sweetened? If you want something of me, you have to make it worth my while, hence pork. If we keep electing easily corrupted people into positions where the system is set up to facilitate corruption, what sheould we expect? This ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle241 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Cruz is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Cruz is an idiot. Harvard Law just seems to churn them out like an assembly line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55555s Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 He's a clown. Even looks like one. Absolutely go after a guys looks. Very poignant. Classy even. Are kankles, FUPA, and botox open season again or are we still poo-pooing those as attacking the messenger instead of the message? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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