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They are not parallel. Cruz is an official citizen of Canada, just like Arnold Schwartzenegger is an official citizen of Austria. Neither can become President if they renounce the citizenship of their birth.
Cruz would find greener fields in Canada right now than here in the States. He should take advantage of his Canadian citizenship and go into politics up there where he actually could become Prime Minister.
We don't want him back and would never vote him in as Prime Minister.
I dont believe anyone knows their citizenship at birth. Did BO know later in life, who knows. Did Ted Cruz know he was born in Canada until last year...He said he didnt know he was a Candian citizen. I guess he didn't put two and two together.
Actually I think when Cruz was born, all Canadian citizens were considered British subjects to the queen of England. Wasn't there some Canadian law finally past in the 1970s that changed that? So actually, Barack and Ted may have both been looked upon as British subjects during their youth.
Actually I think when Cruz was born, all Canadian citizens were considered British subjects to the queen of England. Wasn't there some Canadian law finally past in the 1970s that changed that? So actually, Barack and Ted may have both been looked upon as British subjects during their youth.
They may be considered British subjects, but Canadians have their own National identity. Canadians are not English citizens.
Rafael Cruz's daddy was a Cuban revolutionary. Rafael himself was born in Canada and avoided service in the US military.
This creep gets way too much press.
Cruz's dad was young and didn't realize how evil Castro was. He fled Cuba because of Castro. But that part of the story is unimportant, right?
There are many people who were once affiliated with left-wing movements who have become Christian conservatives. What's your beef? Are you a racist? Sounds like it.
Last edited by Ibginnie; 01-03-2014 at 04:08 PM..
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Cruz is an official citizen of Canada, just like Arnold Schwartzenegger is an official citizen of Austria. Neither can become President if they renounce the citizenship of their birth.
unlike schwartzenegger, cruz was also a citizen of the US at birth ( and, according to the congressional research service, meets the standard for "natural born citizen" ). there is no need for cruz to renounce his canadian citizenship ( and still has yet to do so as far as i know ).
Interesting debate, one small thing though, Cruz was born a Canadian subject.
He did NOT HOLD US citizenship at birth as Canada does not use jus sanguinis, so in Canada he was a Canadian subject only at birth.
Does the USA ignore the fact he was born a subject ?
Last edited by makaraka66; 01-02-2014 at 07:33 PM..
He did NOT HOLD US citizenship at birth as Canada does not use jus sanguinis,.....
he did have US citizenship at birth because the US does recognize jus sanguinis. it doesn't matter in this situation wether canada recognizes it or not. here's what the US state dept has to say:
The dems will be more than happy to declare Cruz a citizen. I cannot think of another candidate the dems would rather have as the republican candidate. His biggest barrier to the nomination will be Rove & co--not dems or birthers. Other candidates would have a field day showing clips of Cruz wasting taxpayer money reading Dr. Seuss and imitating Star Wars characters all night in the Capitol building prior to shutting down the government and wasting even more taxpayer money. It's three years to the election and he's already campaigning. Gotta wonder when he has time to do any actual work. Being a demagog is a full-time job.
^^This.
Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz is the dream GOP candidate for the Democratic Party.
I prefer rational officials who understand science and are problem solvers.
You?
I know I do, that's why I support Ted Cruz. He's done a great job in Texas and he would do wonderful for the US, the only problem is many liberals in this country have a different concept of "good". To liberals like yourself good = more debt created by more social programs. Good = more healthcare for everyone at a lower quality for everyone. Good = more taxes on those darn rich people who end up being not so rich once the laws pass.
Ted Cruz is a hell of a lot smarter than any liberal I've ever met, he certainly makes the CD liberal posse look like the fools that they are.
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