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I wonder why he doesn't run on his frst name like everyone does?
Rafael instead of Ted
Everytime he talks, look at his face, almost patronizing as in , you idiots at home watching me, vote for me because I can't keep a straight face.
Insults NY values, trump mentions the courage of NY people during 9/11, Cruz had to clap..New York values you were saying Ted??
He changed his name to Ted because, in Spanish, the diminutive is formed by adding - ito, thus, the diminutive of his full name Rafael was Rafaelito, shortened would be Felito. Until he was 13 yrs old, he was Felito Cruz. Being that his named rhymed with every major corn chip on the market, i.e. Fritos, Cheetos, Doritos, and Tostitios, he was tired of the teasing. So, he and his mother came up with TED, which his father hated and refused to call him by that name because it reminded him of Ted Kennedy. He stayed with Ted and after a long time, his father got used to it.
Ted is studious, serious and also funny. He is the most steady and brilliant person in the race. He has done well in life. That is what we need in this country - a steady hand, a steady temperament, and unwavering conviction - that is Ted.
On the NY Values, you completely missed the point, Trump dogging the truth with a grand performance at the debate didn't get away with the truth in an interview with Tim Russert:
He changed his name to Ted because, in Spanish, the diminutive is formed by adding - ito, thus, the diminutive of his full name Rafael was Rafaelito, shortened would be Felito. Until he was 13 yrs old, he was Felito Cruz. Being that his named rhymed with every major corn chip on the market, i.e. Fritos, Cheetos, Doritos, and Tostitios, he was tired of the teasing. So, he and his mother came up with TED, which his father hated and refused to call him by that name because it reminded him of Ted Kennedy. He stayed with Ted and after a long time, his father got used to it.
Ted is studious, serious and also funny. He is the most steady and brilliant person in the race. He has done well in life. That is what we need in this country - a steady hand, a steady temperament, and unwavering conviction - that is Ted.
On the NY Values, you completely missed the point, Trump dogging the truth with a grand performance at the debate didn't get away with the truth in an interview with Tim Russert:
You may want to try arguing on "substance". Just a suggestion.
I think you just missed the whole point. Read carefully. Whether as per your definition Ted is studious, serious etc has no relevancy. Why did he change it to Ted? not proud of his background? Ted is not his name, it is a nickname. It's not like his first name was Christopher and he goes by Chris. Looks like a way not to be a person of obvious Hispanic background. Who cares if it rhymed with Doritos?
I thin he would appeal a bit more to the Hispanic vote if he was Rafael.
I remember the republicans were making fun when Obama was nicknamed Barry, they made sure he was Called Barrack Hussein, of did I see this in a different dimension? The hypocrisy is brutal on the right on this one.
Ted is a hypocrite just like any of the other candidates; he is a politician that made sure he brown noses Trump so he could get his numbers up then decided to bash him afterwards. It was all about him getting his poll numbers up. Both sides are slimebags and his way of patronizing makes him even more of a typical slime politician.
The point about NY values, why is any politician blasted for changing views? Can't anyone change their views? Trump is your typical sales guy who kisses @ss for his own benefit. All politicians do it. They flip flop for their agenda. So if he mentioned with Russert that he had more liberal leanings, is that a bad thing? Donald has become more of a hardcore right winger. Not defending the guy but just because he is from new York and many eyars ago said something about being more liberal and now changed his views, how does this not compare to any other politicians?
I think you just missed the whole point. Read carefully. Whether as per your definition Ted is studious, serious etc has no relevancy. Why did he change it to Ted? not proud of his background? Ted is not his name, it is a nickname. It's not like his first name was Christopher and he goes by Chris. Looks like a way not to be a person of obvious Hispanic background. Who cares if it rhymed with Doritos?
I thin he would appeal a bit more to the Hispanic vote if he was Rafael.
I remember the republicans were making fun when Obama was nicknamed Barry, they made sure he was Called Barrack Hussein, of did I see this in a different dimension? The hypocrisy is brutal on the right on this one.
Ted is a hypocrite just like any of the other candidates; he is a politician that made sure he brown noses Trump so he could get his numbers up then decided to bash him afterwards. It was all about him getting his poll numbers up. Both sides are slimebags and his way of patronizing makes him even more of a typical slime politician.
The point about NY values, why is any politician blasted for changing views? Can't anyone change their views? Trump is your typical sales guy who kisses @ss for his own benefit. All politicians do it. They flip flop for their agenda. So if he mentioned with Russert that he had more liberal leanings, is that a bad thing? Donald has become more of a hardcore right winger. Not defending the guy but just because he is from new York and many eyars ago said something about being more liberal and now changed his views, how does this not compare to any other politicians?
And that is substance, not a suggestion.
I told you exactly why Ted changed his name. I changed mine when I got older, because I didn't like how my mother spelled it on my birth certificate. It's my right and it's his right to do that.
Trump is not a conservative nor is he a populist. He has just recently changed his views and some from one week to the next - like the Dreamers for and then against. That is not a steady candidate to put in the WH.
The point on the NY values is not his stances, but the point that Ted Cruz made at the debate - the "view" that people have of NY values, which Trump proved to agree with on the Russert interview.
I wonder why he doesn't run on his frst name like everyone does?
Rafael instead of Ted
Everytime he talks, look at his face, almost patronizing as in , you idiots at home watching me, vote for me because I can't keep a straight face.
Insults NY values, trump mentions the courage of NY people during 9/11, Cruz had to clap..New York values you were saying Ted??
Typical Regurgitation Of Liberal Lies.
Seriously, the fact that you cannot apply logic to statements regarding NY values. I mean, just look at who New Yorkers elect and you can see Cruz' statement is right on.
I guess Ted is running on the name he has been called since birth. Did you have this fixation with Ted Kennedy not running as Edward Kennedy? Did you seek out a conspiracy theory on why Barry Soetero changed his name to Barack Hussein Obama when he got into politics? Are you going to question Hilary about her husband "Bill" and why he didn't use his name when he ran for office. What about Ike Eisenhower or (Thomas) Woodrow Wilson?
Seems like you pick and choose whose names are okay and whose are not. Do you have some kind of bigotry against people who have unusual names?
Seriously, the fact that you cannot apply logic to statements regarding NY values. I mean, just look at who New Yorkers elect and you can see Cruz' statement is right on.
I guess Ted is running on the name he has been called since birth. Did you have this fixation with Ted Kennedy not running as Edward Kennedy? Did you seek out a conspiracy theory on why Barry Soetero changed his name to Barack Hussein Obama when he got into politics? Are you going to question Hilary about her husband "Bill" and why he didn't use his name when he ran for office. What about Ike Eisenhower or (Thomas) Woodrow Wilson?
Seems like you pick and choose whose names are okay and whose are not. Do you have some kind of bigotry against people who have unusual names?
Ah the name calling. Who said I was a liberal? I bash both sides equally. Hey let me call this guy a liberal, because I don't agree with him but wait I don't know that but I will assume.
I would not assume that you're the blueprint for idiots because I don't know you; although your response gave me all the materials to qualify you as such.
Conspiracy theories? Seems like you might just still have your undies in a bunch that Obama got elected. Maybe I could call you a racist? But I won't, I don't know you.
Lets See: Edward Moore Kennedy. First name Edward , Ted ok for nickname
Since I assume you're part of the birther lunatics. Lets put your Barry Soetero to rest. Read this
He stopped using the stepfathers last name at 10 years old and I'm sure at 10 years old he was so much into politics that he forecasted that changing his name to Barrack Hussein would win him the Presidency. Wow pretty good for a 10 yr old kid.
I know it's hard but hey sometimes truth hurts. but you should do your work before spitting the conspiracy talking points.
William Jefferson Clinton. William being first name and in the US Bill is a common nickname for William.
As for Eisenhower, I can't speak when he ran. If he ran under Ike but history remembers Dwight Eisenhower.
Woodrow ran with his full middle name.
What else Jeb is John Ellis Bush = J.E.B another phony who can't run with his last name. Daddy and bro ruined it for him.
But everywhere I see is Ted Cruz not Rafael. What would history say? oh Rafael was such a disaster? Or Ted was? Whatever his name is, he is your typical politician who will tell you what you want to hear. They guy is not stupid, he is book smart but a social phony.
Bigotry is a strong word. Another assumption on your end for me pointing out another phony politician. Wow you're winning the Clueless award of the day.
Sorry man, you have to come up with something else.
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WOW, Ted Cruz----he is finished!!!
