Apparently Ted Cruz was an accomplished debater. I never indulged in the sport of debating because it didn't involve running and jumping and some sort of ball. However, I have some understanding of it. One of the rhetorical devices use is the"strawman". That involves creating imaginary problems and then solving them. Apparently this cute trick explains why Cruz constantly has an apocalyptic vision of the United States and then offers himself as some sort of a Messiah'. He also creates imaginary positions for his opponents and then declaims his opposition. He also tends to refuse to answer questions if they don't fit into his narrative. In response he offers one of his set pieces.
One of his newest proposals, which even disturbs Republicans, is to have armed controls out in Muslim neighborhoods. Perhaps he will next propose that all Muslims where arm bands with red crescents displayed. One can not help but notice that Cruz consistently channels his inner Ronald Reagan. As it is Easter tomorrow, perhaps Cruz will claim that the spirit of Ronald Reagan has arisen from the dead and taken root in his body.
I may have forgotten to say that I consider Ted Cruz a truly deplorable human being.
Perhaps Cruz will have a new campaign slogan."Vote for Ted Cruz– stupid solutions for imaginary problems ".
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