HES ONLY A SENATOR..... GREB ABBOTT IS THE GOV'NER AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STATE.... THEY JUST WANT TO GET FRANCIS O' ROUKE TO TAKE HIS PLACE TO TURN TEXAS BLUE FUCK YOU COMMIE BASTARDS
then tell me as senator what fucking power does he have to change anything in his state accept going to the swamp putting up legislation and trying to get it passed? NOT A GOD DAMN THING he can do immediately accept call people he knows and try to convince them to do shit right????
You seem to be on the wrong site.... go take your faggot ass over to twitter cunt.... YOU want this dude to make public statements and undermine the Gov of Texas LOL send your hate to the Gov Ted has no power except influence like you said... he can make calls remotely jesus christ
He has the duty to lobby the fuck out of the feds to bring more FEMA support and do his job. such a freaking moron. he's a showman and a political careerist.
It's all for show. So he can do photo op stuff in Texas if he was there. The less people on the roads, in the stores and draining from the grid the better. The media makes every small thing they can into the biggest fucking thing ever and totally ignores all sorts of Democrat scandals. I'm far from the biggest fan of lying Ted, but aside from the bad optics I can't really object to this. He doesn't work on the state level and the most he could do was make a huge deal to get FEMA to work in Texas which is Joe Biden's responsibility who didn't do a fucking thing.
So you're saying that because the man you think has awful judgment said something was the case, we should now utterly believe that man with the awful judgment instead of making our own conclusions?
Cruz is wrong. It wasn't a mistake and he shouldn't be apologizing.
Fuck yeah I am. This country is irrevocably broken.
Well, I guess I'm not an insurrectionist, more of a secessionist, but w/e.
Regardless, it doesn't matter what he called us. It's stupid to jump on someone for "not doing more" when there's literally nothing more he can do but virtue signal.
The proper response to this entire kerfuffle was to laugh at the leftists trying to crucify him. Instead, you morons have all just gone along with them and done exactly what they wanted you to do.
Yep, it ain't Abbotts fault either, but the idiot brigade will blame him because they are too lazy to seek the truth.
Abbott has fought the Feds/EPA about this shit for years, from 2012..
The Attorney General has made no secret of the enjoyment he gets out of filing suits against the administration and the EPA. “What I really do for fun is I go into the office,” Abbott said recently, “[and] I sue the Obama administration.”
Those lawsuits have come at a cost of $2.5 million, a figure Abbot’s office doesn’t dispute, and which today he called a “bargain.”
“When Texas challenges the federal government, it’s about more than money,” Abbott writes today. “It’s about principles — fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution and recently reaffirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court.”
The courts have ruled for the Feds/EPA in nearly every case however.
For years, the State of Texas has been filing lawsuits against the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, trying to stop it from enforcing regulations aimed at reducing power plant pollution.
Texas has lost most of the cases, including a major ruling earlier this summer by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court gave the EPA the go-ahead to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. At the PUC hearing, there was testimony that Texas would again file suit over these latest rules.
We have these damn wind turbines and solar because the Feds went after Texas with a vengeance and forced Texas to comply...
At issue are new Federal rules to cut pollution from power plants. Each state would have to come up with a plan that would cut carbon pollution, or greenhouse gases, by an average of 30 percent in less than two decades. Texas, with all its refineries and a lot of coal-burning power plants, is the largest producer of greenhouse gases and is being asked to cut more emissions than other states.
“The plan disproportionately impacts Texas and in our opinion it oversteps the law,” said Mac MarFarland, CEO of Luminant, the biggest electricity utility in Texas.
This is why the Lignite plants were closed. Don't let the Libtards blame Abbott, they want everyone mad at him and Republicans here in Texas when it's the fucking Feds who are at fault.
I agree lol.... maybe all these people will stop relying on someone else taking care of them.... invest in a generator to run our house.... or atleast a propane heater to keep one room warm.....
Granted, it's not really a great look to take off to Cancun while your state is crippled by natural disaster, but it's hardly a national outrage either. Like someone else said, emergency powers fall under state and federal agencies' responsibility. Other than being there for the sake of solidarity, he really wouldn't be able to accomplish much. Again, the optics aren't the greatest, but of all the things to make a fuss about, this is pretty fuckin' low on the list of priorities.
That’s my main takeaway too. What he did wasn’t really “bad,” it just looked bad to the people he represents. Especially when the Feds are completely dropping the ball in Texas.
Flying off to the tropics while your constituents have no power, they’re freezing, and some are even dying, makes you look aloof and out of touch. It was a bad move for his political future.
Flying off to the tropics while your constituents have no power, they’re freezing, and some are even dying, makes you look aloof and out of touch. It was a bad move for his political future.
I don't disagree with this statement at all. Literally just got done saying as much to my lady because she's watching TMZ and the issue just came on. The flipside is I'm not going to roast him over hot coals either. It was stupid and out of touch, but with the kinds of shenanigans politicians pull these days, this is hardly even a blip on the radar.
are people mad for him traveling during the china virus scamdemic or because it's during the chaos that the cold weather is causing Texas? If the latter, I'd say Cruz should prioritize the state's needs first and foremost, that is what he was elected to do. Yes, it sucks to have to give up time with your family but that's what you sign up to do. Obviously bidet won't do anything to help Texas so Cruz and other officials have to step up to get Texas through this mess.
Cruz should prioritize the state's needs first and foremost, that is what he was elected to do
Read the Constitution again. His job is to represent the rights and sovereignty of the Texas state government, not the general needs of the state itself. There's a big difference.
That lack of understanding of a Senator's position is literally the biggest cause of this country's collapse.
I’m no defener or apologist of Cruz I don’t like him but technically he’s a DC rep he’s a senator where’s the criticism of the in-state politicians culpability there is none.
I think he fucked up be caving in and coming home. Fuck all the bitches whining because he went on a vacation. Ted is inching back towards being spineless again.
What are you expecting cruz to do here? Hop in a truck and fix the power grid himself? He has no responsibility here because he is not a Ercot line worker or supervisor. Anything that can be done can be done remotely if needed.
The only reason to stay is for optics and virtue signaling. Fuck you let himself his vacation with his kid.
If I had the option, I would have also left to go on vacation, but I'm waiting on letters from the state. Did this delay them and I should have gone to somewhere else? Yes. Should I have gone? Maybe.
The real story is the defending (not here, other places) of the mayor of Austin to go to a wedding in a different country, but telling people to not go see family for holidays because the 'rona. Was there a protest outside his house? No. Does this go into the category of who gives a fuck? To me, it does.
I don't see this as a gregarious error in judgement, just bad timing. Or not bad timing. This doesn't really matter.
Now if he went to dc to go bitch about the problems we're having like he was there and it personally affected him? Fuck'em. Can he go tell them to relax regs because they're retarded to get better power sources for the state? Absolutely.
If he planned the trip after the power and water issues happened, then he should apologize or else he's almost as bad as other members of congress whose constituents step over human fecal matter in the streets. If this was a pre-planned trip, I don't think he was wrong. Just like others have said, he's just a senator. The Governors/Mayors should be on the ground handling this. He can assist remotely since he spends most of his time in DC, anyways.
The only error is admitting an error because of fake media pressure, funny that some people believe this man could be president, he is a slave of optics.
HES ONLY A SENATOR..... GREB ABBOTT IS THE GOV'NER AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STATE.... THEY JUST WANT TO GET FRANCIS O' ROUKE TO TAKE HIS PLACE TO TURN TEXAS BLUE FUCK YOU COMMIE BASTARDS
then tell me as senator what fucking power does he have to change anything in his state accept going to the swamp putting up legislation and trying to get it passed? NOT A GOD DAMN THING he can do immediately accept call people he knows and try to convince them to do shit right????
This wind crap isn't even a right wing policy
You also Think that Media Will be on his side ? LOL Rich
cant just arrest people without a crime committed... good luck proving it
Lol you commies are so bad at being frens. Get deported ya faggot.
You seem to be on the wrong site.... go take your faggot ass over to twitter cunt.... YOU want this dude to make public statements and undermine the Gov of Texas LOL send your hate to the Gov Ted has no power except influence like you said... he can make calls remotely jesus christ
Quit Glowy Go back to twitter, your not gonna stir the pot on this site
Stop assuming the age of other people on the internet. We all act like arrogant children on here.
He has the duty to lobby the fuck out of the feds to bring more FEMA support and do his job. such a freaking moron. he's a showman and a political careerist.
It's all for show. So he can do photo op stuff in Texas if he was there. The less people on the roads, in the stores and draining from the grid the better. The media makes every small thing they can into the biggest fucking thing ever and totally ignores all sorts of Democrat scandals. I'm far from the biggest fan of lying Ted, but aside from the bad optics I can't really object to this. He doesn't work on the state level and the most he could do was make a huge deal to get FEMA to work in Texas which is Joe Biden's responsibility who didn't do a fucking thing.
This is why we lose.
So you're saying that because the man you think has awful judgment said something was the case, we should now utterly believe that man with the awful judgment instead of making our own conclusions?
Cruz is wrong. It wasn't a mistake and he shouldn't be apologizing.
Fuck yeah I am. This country is irrevocably broken.
Well, I guess I'm not an insurrectionist, more of a secessionist, but w/e.
Regardless, it doesn't matter what he called us. It's stupid to jump on someone for "not doing more" when there's literally nothing more he can do but virtue signal.
The proper response to this entire kerfuffle was to laugh at the leftists trying to crucify him. Instead, you morons have all just gone along with them and done exactly what they wanted you to do.
Yep, it ain't Abbotts fault either, but the idiot brigade will blame him because they are too lazy to seek the truth.
Abbott has fought the Feds/EPA about this shit for years, from 2012..
Texas EPA Lawsuits
The courts have ruled for the Feds/EPA in nearly every case however.
We have these damn wind turbines and solar because the Feds went after Texas with a vengeance and forced Texas to comply...
Texas Officials Blast New Pollution Rules For Power Plants
This is why the Lignite plants were closed. Don't let the Libtards blame Abbott, they want everyone mad at him and Republicans here in Texas when it's the fucking Feds who are at fault.
Cruz's only mistake was capitulating. He should have stayed in Cancun an extra week.
I agree lol.... maybe all these people will stop relying on someone else taking care of them.... invest in a generator to run our house.... or atleast a propane heater to keep one room warm.....
Granted, it's not really a great look to take off to Cancun while your state is crippled by natural disaster, but it's hardly a national outrage either. Like someone else said, emergency powers fall under state and federal agencies' responsibility. Other than being there for the sake of solidarity, he really wouldn't be able to accomplish much. Again, the optics aren't the greatest, but of all the things to make a fuss about, this is pretty fuckin' low on the list of priorities.
That’s my main takeaway too. What he did wasn’t really “bad,” it just looked bad to the people he represents. Especially when the Feds are completely dropping the ball in Texas.
Flying off to the tropics while your constituents have no power, they’re freezing, and some are even dying, makes you look aloof and out of touch. It was a bad move for his political future.
I don't disagree with this statement at all. Literally just got done saying as much to my lady because she's watching TMZ and the issue just came on. The flipside is I'm not going to roast him over hot coals either. It was stupid and out of touch, but with the kinds of shenanigans politicians pull these days, this is hardly even a blip on the radar.
Armchair generals on this site 4 months ago:
Armchair generals today:
Maybe he had already planned it. Politicians are just people, with as much control over the weather as any.
The worst people with power want our money and and our rights so they can change the weather.
At least he isn't one of those
Can we get a Mod to remove this cunt "EverythingCounts" i feel like he belong over at twitter.... this dude isnt right in the head
sorry bud, your not going to get anyone to Riot like you want
Are you sure about that? It appears you may be HAARPing on about a bunch of nonsense.
I don't even know what that means, and no Im not sure about anything.
Except that Trump won
Of course it was already planned. You don't just up and go to a resort in Cancun on a whim. That shit requires advance reservations and planning.
are people mad for him traveling during the china virus scamdemic or because it's during the chaos that the cold weather is causing Texas? If the latter, I'd say Cruz should prioritize the state's needs first and foremost, that is what he was elected to do. Yes, it sucks to have to give up time with your family but that's what you sign up to do. Obviously bidet won't do anything to help Texas so Cruz and other officials have to step up to get Texas through this mess.
Read the Constitution again. His job is to represent the rights and sovereignty of the Texas state government, not the general needs of the state itself. There's a big difference.
That lack of understanding of a Senator's position is literally the biggest cause of this country's collapse.
What about the governor, mayors? Protestors there? No. All staged, Antifa and BLM.
I’m no defener or apologist of Cruz I don’t like him but technically he’s a DC rep he’s a senator where’s the criticism of the in-state politicians culpability there is none.
Yea you’re clearly just missing the point again, raging out or something.
He fucked by taking a pre-planned vacation? Fuck off
I think he fucked up be caving in and coming home. Fuck all the bitches whining because he went on a vacation. Ted is inching back towards being spineless again.
What are you expecting cruz to do here? Hop in a truck and fix the power grid himself? He has no responsibility here because he is not a Ercot line worker or supervisor. Anything that can be done can be done remotely if needed.
The only reason to stay is for optics and virtue signaling. Fuck you let himself his vacation with his kid.
I guess I just don't think its the end of the world
He should have just walked up and said, "Cuomo killing people in nursing homes and you cover this???" Then, just walk off.
Anyone on this website criticizing (and I've seen some) aren't MAGA. They think government should be there to be our wet-nurse. Look to yourself!
Democrats are going insane over this. The politics section in 9gag for example is FILLED with stuff about Cruz.
They are all too stupid to realize he is a senator and doesn't have any responsibilities in Texas. BIDEN has more responsibilities than he does.
Projecting as always, the one who should do something is playing Nintendo games and teaching blacks.
Typical cuck. Do your masters bidding and apologize even though you didnt do anything wrong
I really wasn't on the hatewagon for the guy, but him apologizing just lowered the steps to it.
The only thing he should have said was, “yes I went to Cancun, but Andrew Cuomo killed old people.”
They would not have dared to cover the story if he said that.
What he did was legal
Went to r/politics today and thr whole first page is basically Ted Cruz cancun stories lol... wtf
The media controls the narrative. The media makes this the top story.
I look at it like this: (unpopular, but IDGAF)
If I had the option, I would have also left to go on vacation, but I'm waiting on letters from the state. Did this delay them and I should have gone to somewhere else? Yes. Should I have gone? Maybe.
The real story is the defending (not here, other places) of the mayor of Austin to go to a wedding in a different country, but telling people to not go see family for holidays because the 'rona. Was there a protest outside his house? No. Does this go into the category of who gives a fuck? To me, it does.
I don't see this as a gregarious error in judgement, just bad timing. Or not bad timing. This doesn't really matter.
Now if he went to dc to go bitch about the problems we're having like he was there and it personally affected him? Fuck'em. Can he go tell them to relax regs because they're retarded to get better power sources for the state? Absolutely.
If he planned the trip after the power and water issues happened, then he should apologize or else he's almost as bad as other members of congress whose constituents step over human fecal matter in the streets. If this was a pre-planned trip, I don't think he was wrong. Just like others have said, he's just a senator. The Governors/Mayors should be on the ground handling this. He can assist remotely since he spends most of his time in DC, anyways.
The only error is admitting an error because of fake media pressure, funny that some people believe this man could be president, he is a slave of optics.
My mom and dad are in Cancun. Who fucking cares? Quit apologizing. God dammit.
I mean, you usually make vacation plans before the weather forecast is available
He should have just went to a neighboring state.
It was surprising many cucks tried to push this narrative here. I bet these are trolls faking to be on our side
He is one of the few good guys. We should not be attacking him for bullshit like this
he has been consistently attacking us since jan 6. he is playing his hand and it is revealing his loyalties.