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America's Deadly Domestic Extremism Worst In 24 Years, Reveals New FBI Report
Most extremist killings in 2019 were committed by white supremacists.
Mary Papenfuss
Trends Reporter, HuffPost
May 15, 2021, 08:55 PM EDT | Updated May 16, 2021
Killings by American domestic extremists in 2019 were the worst in the nation in 24 years, according to a chilling new report released by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.
Of the 32 killings by extremists in five separate attacks in 2019 — the most lethal year for domestic extremist assaults since 1995 — 24 were committed by white supremacists, according to the report.
"Gamification" — in which attackers seek to "score" a high "kill count" — "inspired" some of the assaults in 2019, and will likely continue to be a factor in future attacks, the report noted.
There were 57 deaths linked to domestic extremists from 2017 through 2019, with 47 of them racially motivated, according to the report.
"The greatest terrorism threat to the Homeland we face today is posed by lone offenders, often radicalized online, who look to attack soft targets with easily accessible weapons," the report noted. "Many of these violent extremists are motivated and inspired by a mix of socio-political goals and personal grievances against their targets."
Deaths from domestic extremists in America rose from 2017 to 2019, though former President Donald Trump focused during that time on shutting borders with claims of foreign threats.
The threat from domestic extremists is expected to continue to grow.
"In 2019, the FBI and DHS assessed [that] Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremists, primarily those advocating for the superiority of the white race, likely would continue to be the most lethal Domestic Violent Extremist threat to the Homeland," the report stated.
The disturbing assessment was based on right-wing extremists' ability in 2019 to "select weapons and targets to conduct attacks, and the effectiveness of online ... messaging calling for increased violence," the report noted.
The report warned that "political disagreements within the United States could present opportunities for Domestic Violent Extremists to engage in violence against individuals perceived to have opposing ideologies, prominent political or public figures, or members of the media covering these events."
House Intelligence Committee Chair Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued a statement saying that the report findings confirm "what has been clear for some time: The greatest terrorist threat we face comes from radicalized lone offenders with easy access to weapons."
"They attack soft targets and have a variety of motivations. But a large majority of the most significant attacks have been carried out by white supremacists extremists," he added.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified at a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday that white supremacy is the greatest domestic terrorism threat facing the nation.
Garland noted that "domestic violent extremists pose an elevated threat in 2021, and in the FBI's view, the top ... threat we face comes from racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists, specifically those who advocate for the superiority of the white race."
The Department of Homeland Security issued a new terrorism threat bulletin on Friday which warned that "through 2020 and into 2021, government facilities and personnel have been common targets" of domestic violent extremists. "Historically, mass-casualty ... attacks linked to racially- or ethnically-motivated violent extremists have targeted houses of worship and crowded commercial facilities or gatherings," the bulletin warned.
The entire report by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security is available here.
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Chapter 1: 2000-2004
The story of Operation Wisdom begins in early 2000 on the crowded streets of Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Kennedy Aboagye (then 22) is living in the city selling plastics on the streets with his younger brother. On weekends, he leads a Sunday School class at his church. An acquaintance sees that he is good with children and tells him of a plan. He knows of an area, not too far from Accra, that lacks even a single private school. The public schools are failing and the parents are starving for education. They can start a school there says the acquaintance; it will be easy. Aboagye will handle the educational aspects of running a school; the friend will handle the financial side of things. They both move to the Akuapem Hills to start their new school.
One year later, the acquaintance is gone. The school never took off like he had planned. It was a failed business attempt from the beginning, he tells Aboagye. "The people just don't appreciate education enough to pay for it." Aboagye stays. At nights, when the electricity ceases to exist, he can see the capital's bright lights from the darkened hillside. Always the city's lights are on, taunting Aboagye to return. Aboayge decides to try the school on his own. He goes from house to house asking for children. Most of the families laugh him off their property, saying he is too young to start his own school. He tells some of the parents he will teach the first semester for free so they can judge the fruits of his labor. Five families agree. He starts a pre-school. He names it Wisdom Academy.
The parents notice that their young children are learning English at an accelerated rate from Mr. Aboagye. The school's enrollment begins to grow quickly. Other parents also notice that he can't turn a child away from his school, even if the child lacks the necessary fees. By 2005, over 50% of the children are attending Wisdom Academy for free or for a reduced rate. Wisdom's population grows from five to over 100. Each year, he adds a new grade. Soon he outgrows the room he had been renting, so he buys a plot of land in the center of Kitase and builds a new school by himself. Every rain season, the school will fall down and nearly disappear. Each time, he builds it again. From the outside it looks like a failing school. From the inside, the children continue to learn.
Without the children's fees, Aboayge is unable to pay his teachers on time. He learns about a volunteer program that brings volunteers from America to teach for free. In 2005, three friends volunteer at Wisdom Academy for a semester. They are inspired by Aboagye's vision and perseverance. They are moved by their student's devotion to education. They are amazed by how far their money can be stretched with ingenuity and hard work. They return home, and they vow to continue helping.
The three friends begin a volunteer program to recruit like-minded individuals and collect supplies from local schools to send to Ghana. Minor improvements are made, but they find it difficult to raise money for the small school located in a tiny village in an obscure country in a troubled land. They brainstorm alternative sources for funding and begin getting the majority of their support from an unlikely place - students. A group of New York high schoolers stage a concert to raise $1,000 for Wisdom Academy. In Massachusetts, a community service club at an elementary school gets involved as well. Boxes of supplies are donated, hundreds of dollars are raised. One young girl asks for school supplies for her birthday, so she can donate them to Wisdom Academy. The seeds of Operation Wisdom are sewn.
The three friends return to Ghana. Two of them spend half of the year back in Kitase. With support from past volunteers and a handful of American schools, they are able to help Wisdom Academy purchase a "school bus." Now families from the surrounding villages can have a choice in their children's education. In 2007 alone, more than 100 new students enroll, most of them coming from outside of Kitase via the bus. As a result, the schools population more than doubles from 2006-2008.
By 2009, Wisdom Academy is a self-sustainable school. Aboagye has a full staff and no need for volunteer teachers. The population, at over 300, has outgrown Abaogye's hand-made school. He needs to expand. He needs to build up. With a little help from past volunteers and a big loan from the nearby bank, construction of a new, modern learning facility begins. Aboagye's vision is nearly realized.
Meanwhile, back in America the three friends have turned their network of volunteers and partner schools into a non-profit organization that seeks to teach young people about global issues and, in return, have them think of creative solutions to help schools in Ghana. Inspired by the school and the vision that Aboagye started a decade ago, they call the organization Operation Wisdom. By 2012, the volunteers have begun their own careers in education and Operation Wisdom begins to take root in their schools. In 2013, Operation Wisdom develops its signature program which brings high schoolers to Ghana for a ground-breaking program that combines global studies, experiential learning, and community service.
Twelve high school students leave the familiar confines of American soil and travel to Ghana for the inaugural Operation Wisdom trip. The students come face to face with global poverty. They learn from grassroots organizations and global entrepreneurs. They volunteer with the West African AIDS Foundation and with Wisdom Academy. Their lives are changed -- 100% of the students surveyed report that they are more confident in a leadership position and that they are more comfortable in unfamiliar environments. The program spurs a grassroots movement at Heritage High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Soon a club and a class are developed at the school, and students raise over $1,500 for Wisdom Academy, "the small school in the tiny village in an obscure country in a troubled land" that started the vision of hard work, ingenuity, and global partnerships nearly a decade ago.
Chapter 5: 2018-Present
Operation Wisdom has now been on three "trips of a lifetime," hosted five pep rallies, and spread the Global Citizens club from just one high school to three high schools, a middle school, and a university. The first college chapter of this organization was started at Appalachian State University in the spring of 2019. Operation Wisdom's mission has even gone beyond Ghana into Kenya--thanks to two active members who traveled there summer 2018--and to Malaysia, due to the move of Operation Wisdom's founders. Our collective of Global Partners has grown and continues to increase as the clubs expand. All in all, Operation Wisdom has experienced much growth since it began in 2014...
...and this is only the beginning.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Email: operationwisdomorg@gmail.com

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Death toll in Sri Lanka blasts rises to 310, 40 suspects arrested
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By admin On Apr 23, 2019
Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 23 (ANI): At least 310 people have lost their lives in the multiple bomb blasts that rocked Sri Lanka during Easter celebrations, police said on Tuesday.
Sri Lankan police media spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara told CNN that 40 people have been arrested in connection with the attacks. The suspects have been sent to custody and all of them are Sri Lankan nationals. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will meet foreign envoys and high commissioners and will brief them on the bombings and seek international assistance, according to the country's defence ministry.
"The intelligence agencies have reported that there were international organisations behind these acts of local terrorists. Hence, it has been decided to seek international assistance for investigations," a statement from the ministry said.
As Sri Lanka marked national mourning today, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the entire nation mourned the "senseless loss of innocent lives" lost in the multiple blasts.
"I would like to thank the military and police forces, the medical personnel and all those who have worked bravely and tirelessly without concern for their own safety, to ensure the safety and security of our citizens. It is imperative that we remain unified as Sri Lankans in the face of this unspeakable tragedy," Wickremesinghe wrote on his Twitter handle.
In the aftermath of the bombings, Sri Lanka is in a state of emergency. All schools across the country have been shut till Wednesday, while the authorities are continuing their search and rescue operations.
On April 21, eight explosions rattled various suburbs in the Sri Lankan cities of Colombo, Negombo, Kochchikade and Batticaloa as the Christian community celebrated Easter Sunday. Out of the deceased, around 31 people have been identified as foreigners.
Among those, eight Indians have been identified dead in the bombings. (ANI)
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Facebook is throwing its 500-million-user might into the location-based app ring, but it's not looking to knock anyone around. In fact, its new Places function makes it easier to check in and grab data through Foursquare, Yelp, and other geo-based services.
Facebook's Places, announced last night, is only available on an updated iPhone app at the moment, and through the touch.facebook.com mobile site, if your browser supports geo-location and HTML5 features (my Nexus One Android browser didn't seem to play along). As you might expect, your check-in at a location will add that item to your friends' feeds from you, and you can "tag" other friends checked in to your post. It's definitely an area where you'll want to check out your privacy settings related to Places, because it's a bad thing if a mutual friend of you and your boss gives away your not-quite-sick day.


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Former BHS owner banned from being a director for 10 years
Last month Chappell denied allegations of tax evasion of £500,000, he pleaded not guilty to three charges at Southwark Crown Court
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Former BHS director Dominic Chappell has been disqualified from running a company for 10 years.
Ex-racing driver Chappell purchased BHS from Sir Phillip Green for £1 in 2015, but the chain collapsed in April 2016, resulting in over 10,000 jobs being lost.
The Insolvency Service disqualified Chappell for "abusing his responsibilities" they also disqualified Chappell's father who has been disqualified for five years alongside another director, Colin Sutton.
Chappell was also said to have transferred funds in excess of £1m to Retail Acquisitions Limited, where he was one of the directors of the company as well as a 90% shareholder.
Claire Entwistle, assistant director for the insolvency said: "Both Dominic and his father abused their responsibilities as directors. Not only did they carry out reckless financial transactions but they failed to maintain adequate company records – a basic requirement for any responsible director.
"The courts have recognised the severity of their actions and the bans handed down will seriously curtail their opportunities to manage companies."
Last month Chappell denied allegations of tax evasion of £500,000, he pleaded not guilty to three charges at Southwark Crown Court.
BHS collapsed in 2015, a month after Chappell acquired it from Sir Philip Green in a deal worth £1. When it went into administration, BHS had a pension deficit of £571m.


What do you do when you need to remember something? Do you write it down? This week in The Gospel Project® for Kids, kids will learn that the people of Judah had forgotten God's Word. Jehoiakim was king, and "He did what was evil in the Lord's sight just as his ancestors had done" (2 Kings 23:37). The people of Judah were facing God's judgment for their sin.
God told Jeremiah to write on a scroll all the words God had spoken about Israel, Judah, and all the nations. God was patient. He gave the people a chance to heed a warning and to turn from their sin and be forgiven. Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, wrote the words Jeremiah received from God. Then Baruch read the scroll. But the people did not heed the warning. King Jehoiakim's officials brought Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, to the king. Jehoiakim rejected God's Word, cutting it up and throwing it into the fire.
God told Jeremiah to write another scroll. God said He would punish Jehoiakim for rejecting God's word about the coming judgment. He would punish Jehoiakim's descendants too. The disaster God warned about would come to the people who did not listen.
Jeremiah told God's people that God was displeased, that they needed to stop sinning, and that they should turn back to God and obey His Word. John 1 says that Jesus is the Word. Jesus brought the same message that Jeremiah gave to the people of Judah. Jesus came to live among the people, explain their need to turn back to God, and sacrifice His life to make a way for people to turn from sin and to know and love God.
When Josiah's son Jehoiakim (jih HOY uh kim) had been king of Judah for four years, God gave a message to Jeremiah. God said, "Take a scroll, and write on it everything I have told you about Israel, Judah, and the other nations." God wanted Judah to hear about His plans to punish them for their sin. Maybe Judah would stop doing evil things and turn back to God. God wanted to forgive them for the wrong things they had done.
Jeremiah obeyed God. He called for his friend Baruch (BAY rook) to be his scribe. A scribe is someone who writes down important events and messages. Jeremiah told Baruch what God had said, and Baruch wrote the words on the scroll.
Baruch did what Jeremiah said. The people of Judah came into the capital city of Jerusalem, to the Lord's temple. They were fasting—not eating for a time so they could pray and gure out what God wanted them to do. Baruch read from the scroll so that all the people could hear the word of the Lord.
A man named Micaiah (migh KAY yuh) heard the words of the Lord that Baruch read from the scroll. Micaiah went to the king's palace and told the of cials what he had heard. The of cials asked Baruch to come to the palace and read the scroll to them, and Baruch did.
The of cials heard the words of the Lord, and they were afraid. God was angry because of the evil things they had done, and He was going to punish them! The of cials said, "We need to tell King Jehoiakim this message." The of cials told Baruch and Jeremiah to hide, and then they went and told the king what they had heard.
King Jehoiakim asked one of his messengers to read the scroll.
The messenger read part of the scroll, and then the king cut it off and threw it into his fire. The messenger read some more, and then the king cut off some more and burned it until the whole scroll was burned up.
King Jehoiakim was not afraid of the message from the Lord. He wanted to capture Jeremiah and Baruch, but no one could nd them. God kept Jeremiah and Baruch hidden so they would be safe. Since King Jehoiakim burned up the rst scroll, God told Jeremiah to write another scroll. This scroll would have the same words as the rst scroll.
Jeremiah obeyed God. He gave another scroll to his scribe, Baruch. Baruch wrote down all the words of the Lord that King Jehoiakim had burned up in the re.
Christ Connection: John 1 says that Jesus is the Word. Jesus showed people what God is like. God gives us His written Word, the Bible, to tell us what He is like too. The Bible has the most important message: the good news about Jesus. It tells us that God sent His Son, Jesus, to rescue us from our sin.


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Tasman's passion for hydro BY SHELLEY GRELL
lean renewable energy wouldn't be the first common factor that comes to mind when considering asbestos, gold, iron and farming. Yet for an eclectic society of talented individuals living in an environment that wins hearts from all over the world, renewable energy is precisely what these old industries in Golden Bay share in common. The Cobb hydro and dam, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, was built in conjunction with work on an asbestos mine. The 90-year-old Pupu hydro uses a water race that was originally built to sluice for gold. Farm irrigation was the primary reason for starting the Waitui hydro scheme, and Onekaka hydro and dam once powered an iron and steel company. One by one these historic ventures have been rejuvenated and extended to deliver much needed renewable power generation for the region. Each scheme has been driven by passionate personalities who've had the perseverance to endure numerous and costly challenges, delays and compliance.
use of energy is combustion engines. Making them electric would increase demand by 40 percent on the system, which will not cope by several Waitaki schemes." Costing $1.8m, Harwood's Waitui hydro scheme meets most of the farm's energy and irrigation needs. It also provides a passive 11.5 percent annual return in profit that is reinvested with plans to expand the farm's efficient use and generation of renewable energy. "It's worth it," says Nigel. "But even hydro has challenges in dry years when demand is high and the lakes and rivers run low. New Zealanders aren't keen on damming rivers, so there's less support for hydro than other renewable options to meet electricity demand. But if there's access to a viable water source and the right support, then it's worth considering. "Government can't build big hydro schemes for the 8c/KW that we managed to build ours for; it cost 22c/KW to build the Clyde power station in 1992. To create the cheap renewable energy we need, it makes more sense to incentivise operators to build their own schemes efficiently for the right price," he says.
Interest in renewable energy has always been strong. We're one of the leading countries in the OECD for renewable electricity penetration with 82 percent of our electricity coming from hydro, geothermal, wind and biomass. We have more electric vehicles in our region per capita and we do lots to reduce our impact on the environment. But it's not enough. Councils are declaring climate emergencies, while New Zealand consults on a new target in line with the Zero Carbon Bill that will necessitate radical change to meet. Farmer Nigel Harwood recently extended his run-of-river hydro scheme in Upper Takaka to generate 1.85 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually. He says, "New Zealand's biggest Above: Clockwise - At 794m in altitude, the Cobb dam and spillway is almost 600m vertically above the power station; two-and-a-half kilometres of 1000ml pipe run from the intake to the Waitui hydro powerhouse 40
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ALBUM REVIEW: Methyl Ethel 'triages' the conflicts of Jake Webb's mind
Carly Van Den Broeke
Australia's Methyl Ethel brings a coming of age theme to Triage; the newest project by Jake Webb. Webb once again takes artistic control in writing, producing and performing, just as he did with 2017's Everything Is Forgotten and 2016's Oh Inhuman Spectacle. With a nod of MGMT and atmospheric dream pop instrumentation, Triage presents a journey of self-reflective exploration.
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Lead single "Scream Whole" gets into Webb's mind and emotions with an introspective aura. The chorus, "Scream I'm whole one more time/ Can't remember why," has Webb struggling to release his feelings and heal from the toll past grievances have taken on him. The instrumentation follows a back and forth structure, juggling extreme volume to near silence in a whirlwind of sound.
As "Scream Whole" begins, an urgent synth and a funky bass line adopt a dance-pop mood. It's not until Webb's voice enters that the instrumentation slows down and trails suppressed synth and occasional thumping bass in the background. The bridge brings a surprise when a woozy collection of drums and dynamic synths swirl around Webb's layered hums. The crescendo drops off abruptly before gradually escalating back into the danceable feel, ending the track the way it started. "Scream Whole" gives a vivid glimpse into Webb's mind, with both sonic arrangements and overarching theme.
Methyl Ethel seamlessly blends and layers many different instruments along with Webb's voice into a mesmerizing sonic pool. Atmospheric love song "Real Tight" sways and bobs with groovy drums and bass, reverb-laden synths and chiming guitars. This cut's dream-pop arrangement fits perfectly with Webb's voice as he sings, "I don't want to be left behind/ Do you want to be/ I want you now/ So I've got to shout it/ Volition!/ Got to do the right thing tonight." Webb joyously displays his will to love and take care of another in this lively and personal track.
The lyrical themes of "Trip The Mains" play on the concept of mains—systems of pipes or wires for the spread of energy—to explore the feeling of a loved one drifting away.
"There is a point of no return/ It's easy to see/ You're slipping away from me/ Where is the part that's alien?/ It's trippin' the mains, I think," Webb sings over the '80s-style synth progression and backing singing. The repetitive lyrical content finds an interesting and entertaining pocket through layered harmonies, swelling synth bursts at the end of each line, and funky bass breaks.
Triage ends with "No Fighting," on which Webb declares "I don't even wanna fight" over and over. From an opening of tiptoeing dramatic keyboards, the conflicting closer quickly builds with an uptempo drum and bass line that seemingly also build Webb up from the inside out. The track gets more triumphant as it progresses, gaining momentum until it suddenly lands the album with a subtle fadeout.
With Webb vocally painting the picture of his obscured self-reflection, the album is supported by atmospheric and immersive soundscapes. Methyl Ethel's Triage amounts to an intriguing listen.
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Carly Van Den Broeke has loved rock since she was a child listening to her family's record collection. After experiencing her first concert at 11, she found a sense of belonging. The curiosity to learn about the people and stories behind the music led to study journalism at Sacramento State University.
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Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - December 8th
Someone from the 2021 draft class finally did something!
By Shaan Malik@shaan_fp4L Dec 8, 2021, 7:00am EST
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While the Ottawa Senators won three games in a row this past week, it was a quiet stretch for most of their prospects as Belleville lost three in a row, scoring just one goal in the process. That said, the usual suspects from the CHL and NCAA continued to shine, and one member of that underwhelming class of 2021 had a week for the ages.
Zach Ostapchuk
A second-rounder from the aforementioned draft, Ostapchuk had severely underperformed at the start of his year with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL, but in three games this week, he had five (!!!) goals and two assists, to bring him up to 12 points in 16 games. Perhaps he too was bitten on the hand by Brendan Lemieux.
Zack Ostapchuk is on a heater. He posted his second 3-point game of the week on Saturday (2G, 1A) and was named 1st star in a 6-5 win.
Ostapchuk has 9 points (5G, 4A) in his last 6GP #GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/Ue6oFQjU1D
— Sens Prospects (@SensProspects) December 5, 2021
As shown in both of his goals in the above clip, he's got the hands to create high-danger chances and is capable of quickly accelerating to blow past opposing defenders. It's disappointing that after such a dominant stretch of games, he's still only around the same point-per-game pace as he was last season, but we could be seeing the beginning of a massive turnaround here.
Ridly Greig
After breaking out with 9 points in a 4-game stretch, Greig's one appearance this week saw him get two assists in a 4-1 win over Medicine Hat on Saturday. He's now up to 25 points in 17 games, which is actually a slower pace than his total last year. The Senators will look to Greig to complete his fourth season with the Brandon Wheat Kings on a high note before he potentially challenges for a spot on the big club in 2022-23.
Jakov Novak
While it's not looking like he'll receive an entry-level deal from an NHL team at this point, Ottawa's first of two seventh-rounders from 2018 had a decent two games for Northeastern University, tallying three assists. He's got 8 points in 18 games in his senior year.
Jakov Novak sealed the win for Northeastern on Friday night with a nice play on the PK, picking up his first assist of the season in the process
Novak has put up Cy Young numbers (5G, 1A) in 17GP with his new team #GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/QoRQw4KeIc
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Like Greig, Sanderson is a first-round pick from 2020 who's made constant appearances in this weekly series. Far and away the most promising prospect in the organization, he's kept up his strong sophomore season with three assists in two games this week. With the departure of high-end forwards such as Collin Adams, Grant Mismash, Jordan Kawaguchi, Jasper Weatherby, and Ottawa's Shane Pinto, Sanderson has been relied on to factor into the bulk of UND's offense this year, and he's responded by leading the team in scoring with 19 points in 15 games.
Jake Sanderson records a primary assist here tonight on this goal from Riese Gaber#Sens #GoSensGo #NoDakSens pic.twitter.com/Fh2P1GuWey
— Pesky Sickos (@PeskySickos) December 5, 2021
Olle Alsing
You may remember Alsing in a couple of NHL games last season — he's not under contract with the organization right now but he's still on the team's reserve list, as he received a qualifying offer during the offseason. With one assist with Barys Nur-Sultan of the KHL this past week, he's up to 8 points in 33 games.
Leevi Meriläinen
It's difficult to evaluate goalie prospects beyond their numbers, and Leevi was the strongest performer this week, allowing a single goal on 49 shots, in back-to-back victories for Kingston.
Leevi Meriläinen has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Week with a 0.5 goals-against average, .980 save percentage, one shutout and a record of 2-0-0-0.
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Like with Ostapchuk, we see a prospect who after a big week, still doesn't have fantastic numbers at this point in the season — the 2020 third-rounder has an .897 save percentage through 19 games, and has received support from a strong team to earn his 12-4-3 record.
Mads Søgaard was a close second in the race for top goaltending prospect this week, with a .926 save percentage despite two losses with Belleville. After a slow start, the 6'7 Dane has settled in nicely with a .915 save percentage, and a 6-5 record in his first pro season in North America.
Carson Latimer, recently traded from the Edmonton Oil Kings to the Prince Albert Raiders, had an assist in his first game with his new team. He's up to 9 points in 19 WHL games.
Cole Reinhardt had the honour of scoring Belleville's only goal this week, in a 3-1 loss to Manitoba on Saturday. Reinhardt's been one of Belleville's more productive forwards with 10 points in 19 games, not bad for a seventh-round pick who went undrafted two years in a row.
Pro (NHL, AHL)
PLAYER POS AGE LEAGUE GP G A P PIM SOG SH% | GP G A P PIM SOG SH%
Jacob Bernard-Docker RD 21 AHL 3 0 0 0 0 3 0% | 18 2 1 3 8 15 13%
Jacob Bernard-Docker RD 21 NHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 2 0 1 1 0 0 0%
Erik Brännström LD 22 AHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 9 1 2 3 10 21 5%
Erik Brännström LD 22 NHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 2 0 0 0 2 1 0%
Philippe Daoust C 20 AHL 2 0 0 0 0 1 0% | 14 0 5 5 4 12 0%
Maxence Guénette RD 20 AHL 3 0 0 0 0 3 0% | 12 2 2 4 2 16 13%
Parker Kelly C 22 NHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 11 1 0 1 4 9 11%
Parker Kelly C 22 AHL 3 0 0 0 4 7 0% | 8 1 3 4 14 18 6%
Shane Pinto C 21 NHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 5 0 1 1 2 5 0%
Jonathan Aspirot LD 22 AHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 6 0 3 3 4 9 0%
Angus Crookshank LW/C 22 AHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Roby Järventie C/LW 19 AHL 3 0 0 0 0 3 0% | 19 3 6 9 6 39 8%
Mark Kastelic C/RW 22 AHL 3 0 0 0 6 5 0% | 20 4 5 9 26 36 11%
Cole Reinhardt LW 21 AHL 3 1 0 1 2 7 14% | 19 3 7 10 23 35 9%
Egor Sokolov RW/LW 21 AHL 3 0 0 0 2 8 0% | 16 4 9 13 4 40 10%
Egor Sokolov RW/LW 21 NHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 4 0 0 0 4 5 0%
Lassi Thomson RD 21 AHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 6 1 1 2 6 16 6%
Lassi Thomson RD 21 NHL 3 0 0 0 0 4 0% | 9 0 3 3 2 12 0%
PLAYER POS AGE TEAM GP G A P PIM SOG SH% | GP G A P PIM SOG SH%
Tyler Boucher RW 18 Boston University 2 0 0 0 2 2 0% | 16 2 1 3 34 20 10%
Tyler Kleven LD 19 Univ. of North Dakota 2 0 0 0 0 3 0% | 17 3 2 5 50 33 9%
Luke Loheit RW 21 Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 8 1 0 1 6 14 7%
Jakov Novak LW/C 23 Northeastern Univ. 2 0 3 3 4 2 0% | 18 5 3 8 16 29 17%
Jake Sanderson LD 19 Univ. of North Dakota 2 0 3 3 0 6 0% | 15 6 13 19 4 46 13%
Jonny Tychonick LD 21 Univ. of Omaha 2 0 0 0 7 1 0% | 4 0 0 0 9 6 0%
PLAYER POS AGE TEAM LEAGUE GP G A P PIM SOG SH% | GP G A P PIM SOG SH%
Ridly Greig C/LW 19 Brandon WHL 1 0 2 2 4 4 0% | 17 12 13 25 46 83 14%
Carson Latimer RW 18 Edmonton/Prince Albert WHL 1 0 1 1 2 2 0% | 19 6 3 9 4 38 16%
Zach Ostapchuk C 18 Vancouver WHL 3 5 2 7 2 9 56% | 16 6 6 12 15 43 14%
Ben Roger RD 19 London/Kingston OHL 2 0 0 0 2 4 0% | 22 0 3 3 14 26 0%
Chandler Romeo LD 18 Hamilton OHL 3 0 0 0 2 4 0% | 22 1 4 5 28 25 4%
Vitaly Abramov LW/RW 23 Chelyabinsk KHL 3 1 0 1 0 8 13% | 36 5 8 13 24 50 10%
Olle Alsing LD 25 Nur-Sultan KHL 3 0 1 1 2 7 0% | 33 2 6 8 12 51 4%
Eric Engstrand LW 21 Malmö SHL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 15 3 1 4 0 11 27%
Eric Engstrand LW 21 Troja/Ljungby IF Allsvenskan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 8 0 1 1 27 12 0%
Oliver Johansson C/LW 18 Timrå IK J20 Nationell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% | 14 5 9 14 4 28 18%
Oliver Johansson C/LW 18 Timrå IK SHL 2 0 0 0 0 3 0% | 10 0 0 0 0 13 0%
Viktor Lodin C/LW 22 Timrå IK SHL 1 0 0 0 0 2 0% | 17 4 9 13 29 42 10%
PLAYER AGE TEAM LEAGUE GP W L OTL SOL SA GA SV% | GP W L OTL SOL SA GA SV%
Filip Gustavsson 23 Belleville AHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% | 1 0 1 0 0 32 4 87.5%
Filip Gustavsson 23 Ottawa NHL 1 0 1 0 0 35 6 82.9% | 10 3 6 1 0 346 35 89.9%
Kevin Mandolese 21 Belleville AHL 0 0 0 0 0 38 3 92.1% | 8 3 4 0 0 236 24 89.8%
Leevi Meriläinen 19 Kingston OHL 2 2 0 0 0 49 1 98.0% | 19 12 4 3 0 565 58 89.7%
Mads Søgaard 20 Belleville AHL 2 0 2 0 0 54 4 92.6% | 11 6 5 0 0 318 27 91.5%
Prospect Update - January 24th Jorian Donovan continues to be a bright spot in the 2023 season.


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Fraunhofer-Chile finds PV- Concentrated Solar Power combo has better LCOE than gas
A new study from energy engineering consultancy Fraunhofer – for Chile found that a solar hybrid that combines PV and CSP with thermal energy storage would be able to replicate the flexibility of gas power plants – at a lower LCOE. The study is Comparison between Concentrated Solar Power and [...]
Jose Santamarta2023-01-17T12:01:19+00:0017-01-2023|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, Fraunhofer, Gas, LCOE, PV, termosolar|
Concentrated Solar Power pioneer kicks off new renewables platform in Chile
EIG has launched a new renewables platform in Chile that will now manage its most famous Chilean asset, the 210-MW Cerro Dominador PV and concentrated solar power (CSP) complex, and other plants and projects in the South American country. The Grupo Cerro platform will also hold recently acquired hydropower producer [...]
Jose Santamarta2022-07-01T14:06:11+00:0001-07-2022|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP|
Doosan Škoda commissions turbine for 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power plant in Chile
Doosan Škoda Power has commissioned a 110MW steam turbine for the concentrated solar power plant (CSP) in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The plant, owned by CSP developer Cerro Dominador, makes use of the excellent sun radiation combined with high altitude in the Atacama Desert. The plant provides power to approximately [...]
Jose Santamarta2022-04-27T10:33:18+00:0027-04-2022|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, Doosan Škoda, turbine|
Huge 110 MW concentrated solar power tower and storage project begins production in Chile
A 110MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant has entered operation in Chile this week, after the EIG-owned Cerro Dominador successfully synchronised the project with the Chilean National Electricity System. The Cerro Dominador solar complex now consists of the 110MW CSP plant and a contiguous 100MW solar PV plant that has [...]
Jose Santamarta2022-03-24T19:53:22+00:0024-03-2022|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Abengoa, Acciona, Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, EIG, PV|
Why Likana's 24-Hour Solar Bid under $34/MWh Lost in Chile
At the annual SolarPACES Conference (held virtually for the second year) Cerro Dominador's CEO Fernando Gonzalez answered questions from the international network of concentrated solar power (CSP) researchers and developers attending about exactly what happened in the recent Chilean energy auctions with the record-low bid for CSP at under $34/MWh. [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-10-14T19:35:00+00:0014-10-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, cost|
Chile's record Concentrated Solar Power bid shows jumps in industry savings
Design improvements and greater EPC competition allowed EIG to slice costs for its second Concentrated Solar Power project in Chile and more favourable auction terms could cement a much-needed pipeline of projects. Heliostats are seen during the inauguration of the Cerro Dominador thermal solar power plant, in Maria Elena, [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-10-14T19:13:04+00:0014-10-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP|
Have Heliostat Cost Cuts Helped Likana Bid Concentrated Solar Power Under 4 Cents?
Cerro Dominador, a subsidiary of EIG Partners, has just bid the 450 MW Likana tower CSP plant it procured from SolarReserve several years ago at under 4 cents/kWh. Was the record low bid enabled by cost reduction in tower CSP heliostat solar fields? To learn the current status of heliostat [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-10-01T13:04:07+00:0001-10-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, cost|
World record low bid of 39,99/MWh for Concentrated Solar Power in Chile's auction
The renewable energy auction held this week by the Chilean National Energy Commission (CNE) has not only seen the lowest bid ever recorded for a large scale PV project in Latin America – $0.01332/kWh – but has also delivered a bid of $0.0399/kWh for a concentrated solar power (CSP) project, [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-09-03T12:43:56+00:0001-09-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, Documents, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Chile, Concentrated Solar Power|
Cerro Dominador solar thermal plant inaugurated in Chile
The concentrated solar power plant, built by a consortium formed by Abengoa and Acciona for EIG Global Energy Partners, has a capacity of 110 MW and is the first of its kind built in Latin America. Yesterday, June 8, the Cerro Dominador solar thermal plant was officially inaugurated. It has [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-06-09T10:38:53+00:0009-06-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Abengoa, Acciona, América Latina, Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, EIG, termosolar|
EIG-Owned Cerro Dominador Inaugurates Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant in Chile
First CSP Plant in Latin America to Provide 100% Renewable Energy on 24-Hour Basis. Facility to Supply Chilean National Electrical System with Flexible, Reliable and Safe Energy. EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy sector and one of the world's leading infrastructure investors, today announced the inauguration of [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-06-08T19:30:49+00:0008-06-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Abengoa, Acciona, Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, EIG|
Chile Considers Converting 30 Coal Plants into "Carnot" Batteries
By 2050 Chile plans to be carbon neutral. A crucial part of that goal is the decarbonisation of its energy mix. To do this, all coal-fired power plants will stop operating by 2040. IMAGE@Wikiwand A very simplified schematic of the essential idea of a "Carnot" Battery To deliver maximum benefit, two additional [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-06-02T10:24:54+00:0002-06-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Chile, coal, Concentrated Solar Power|
Cerro Dominador Concentrated Solar Power plant inks power contract with Santiago municipality
The 110-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant Cerro Dominador, located in Chile's Atacama desert, will supply its electricity to a municipal civic centre in Greater Santiago. The Cerro Dominador company announced on Monday it had been awarded a contract in a tender process by the municipality of Lo Barnechea to [...]
Cerro Dominador Concentrated Solar Power Plant
Cerro Dominador Solar Power Plant (Spanish: Planta Solar Cerro Dominador) is a 210-megawatt (MW) combined concentrated solar power and photovoltaic plant[2] located in the commune of María Elena[3] in the Antofagasta Region of Chile, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) west-northwest of Sierra Gorda. The project was approved by the Chilean government [...]
Jose Santamarta2021-04-26T10:40:38+00:0026-04-2021|Categorías: BREAKING NEWS, NEWS, Sin categoría, Storage, Top News|Etiquetas: Abengoa, Acciona, Cerro Dominador, Chile, Concentrated Solar Power, termosolar|


Some – but not nearly all – of my Twitter family in no particular order (or at least I'm not sure how the order was determined). Find yourself here? I'd love a comment!
Oh I so want to so this! I see me!! And a hell of a lotta familiar avatars! 🙂 I do wonder what order they are sorting them if any – it would seem appropriate that they would so them in order of when people joined. At least that is the rumor I hear about the avatars on your main profile.
I would say that might be the case here, cause Jen and I are often next to each other as we are here, but then I know Cali Lewis has to be older then me.
I read somewhere (I believe it was CC's blog) that he contacted the makers of the Mosaic and they said that it displays in the order that you started following people.


A cautionary tale before I begin tonight's recipe: don't forget to take your time, while cooking, even on busy nights! After a day spent in jury duty, all I wanted was a hearty dinner, relatively fast. I reached into the pantry for a 26-ounce jar of Amy's tomato-basil pasta sauce (purchased earlier in the week), and it slipped from my fingers and shattered all over the kitchen floor. Let me tell you: it is not easy to clean up a pile of tomato sauce and glass! Luckily, there's an organic grocer across from my apartment, so a replacement was easy to come by, even at 9 pm. Although not certified vegan like Amy's pasta sauce, most tomato-basil varieties will be vegan by default; just read ingredient labels in the off-chance they contain cheese.
Now on to the recipe - which otherwise would have been quite simple!
Ahead of time, you need to make some vegan cottage cheese - simply combine 1 (14-ounce) package firm tofu with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; mash with a fork until the mixture resembles cottage cheese curds. Cover and chill, ideally for about 5 hours so the flavors can blend, but I find that a couple hours works just fine.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 and 1/4 cups chopped onion, 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 8 ounces pre-sliced mushrooms, and 1 minced garlic clove; saute for 5 minutes.
Chop 10 ounces (about 16 slices) of vegan deli turkey slices - I like either Yves Veggie or Light Life. Add the 'turkey' to the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add 1 (26-ounce) jar of tomato-basil pasta sauce (without breaking it!) and 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook 8 lasagna noodles according to package directions (about 10 minutes in boiling water); drain and set aside.
To the 'cottage cheese' that you made earlier, add 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheese in place of Parmesan (such as the vegan mozzarella from Galaxy Foods), 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and the equivalent of 2 eggs using egg replacer (such as Ener-G). I omitted the 1/4 tsp. salt in the original recipe, but add it if you like.
To assemble the lasagna, spread 1 cup of the 'turkey' mixture on the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, half of the 'cottage cheese' mixture, and 2 cups of the 'turkey' mixture. Repeat the layers - 4 more noodles, the rest of the 'cottage cheese' mixture, and the rest of the 'turkey' mixture.
Sprinkle the top with an additional cup of shredded vegan mozzarella, then bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting into 9 pieces of 290 calories each.


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Partly Cloudy, Cool, and Breezy/Windy This Weekend
Some Isolated Showers Are Also Possible This Weekend
By: Ryan Dennis
There are going to be some scattered rain showers around tonight, generally in locations east of I-15, as a disturbance continues to work its way through our area. We are also going to have mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures tonight as lows are going to be in the mid to upper 30s and low to mid 40s in most locations.
For tomorrow, we are going to have decreasing clouds with some isolated valley rain and mountain rain/snow showers around, mainly during the morning and mainly in locations east of I-15, as this disturbance leaves our area. We are then going to have partly cloudy skies with some isolated valley rain and mountain rain/snow showers around on Sunday as the next storm system begins to approach our area.
The temperatures this weekend are going to continue to be near average for this time of year as highs are going to be in the upper 50s and low to mid 60s in most locations. It is also going to be breezy tomorrow, especially during the afternoon and evening, as sustained wind speeds are going to be between 10 and 25 mph. It is then going to be windy on Sunday, especially during the afternoon and evening, as sustained wind speeds are going to be between 15 and 35 mph, and wind gusts up to 50+ mph are going to be possible at times.
A strong storm system is then going to pass through our area on Monday and Tuesday. There is a lot of moisture associated with this storm system, but a lot of that moisture is going to remain to the south and west of a line from Cut Bank to Great Falls to Glasgow. That means that in north-central Montana, there are just going to be some scattered rain and snow showers around on these two days, while a mix of snow and rain is likely in south-central and southern Montana on these two days.
In north-central Montana, not much, if any, snow accumulation is expected between Sunday evening and Tuesday evening. However, the further south you go, the more snow that is expected as Helena and Lewistown may pick up a coating to 3 inches of snow accumulation; the mountains around Helena and Lewistown may pick up 2-6+" of snow accumulation; and the southern part of Montana may receive 3-7" of snow accumulation in the lower elevations and 6-12+" of snow accumulation in the higher elevations. There is also a Winter Storm Watch in effect for elevations above 6000 feet in Beaverhead County, Gallatin County, and Madison County from 12am Monday through 12pm Tuesday.
It is also going to be chilly on Monday and Tuesday as highs are only going to be in the low to mid 40s in most locations. There is also going to be a little bit of a breeze around on Monday and Tuesday, especially during the PM hours, as sustained wind speeds are going to be between 10 and 15 mph.
We are then going to have partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of rain and snow showers on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as we continue to remain in an unsettled weather pattern. It is also going to be a little bit warmer on these three days than it is going to be on Monday and Tuesday as highs are on Wednesday and Thursday going to be in the upper 40s and low to mid 50s in most locations, and highs on Friday are going to be in the mid to upper 50s in most locations.. Breezy conditions are also expected on these three days, especially during the PM hours, as sustained wind speeds are going to be between 10 and 25 mph.


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Q: html5 video and bootstrap modal window I know this has been asked before, but for whatever reason I can't resolve my issue with the answers. Using html5 video in a bootstrap modal window, on window close video still plays. Tried the following and can't seem to get it to work.
$("#myModal").on('hidden.bs.modal', function (e) {
    $("#myModal video").attr("src", $("#myModal video").attr("src"));
});

I replaced #myModal with #openVideo which is the id to open the modal window.
This is the test link for modal: http://beckerinsurancegroup.com/test/
It's a WP site, so perhaps the above code needs tweaking to accommodate, just not sure what needs to be done. Also, it's an mp4 video housed on the client's server, not a youtube or vimeo... so no iframe is being use.
I'll disclaim this by saying I'm not fluent in JS, just looking for a solution. Thanks.

A: I am not so sure that the handler for hidden.bs.modal is being called; however, adding this to your page will work:
$('a.close').click(function(){
  var video = $(this).siblings('video').get(0);
  video.pause();
});

It works by adding a click handler to the "close" button on the dialog. Upon clicking on the close button, a reference to the video tag is obtained and the pause(); method is called. It works. I already tested it.

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Ted Cruz Committed Political Suicide On National TV
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Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman | 7/21/2016
The much anticipated speech Ted Cruz delivered to the Republican National Convention last night was a soaring anthem to liberty that lacked but one thing to make it, and Ted Cruz, great; an endorsement of the Trump – Pence ticket.
Failing to endorse the Trump – Pence ticket last night was not good for Ted Cruz, conservatives, Republicans, and America.
And most importantly for those of us who endorsed Ted Cruz and worked for him in the Republican primaries, he betrayed the trust we gave him that he was a bigger man than his attackers and that there was a cause greater than self in the hard-fought battles of the Republican primaries.
And I think it was this sense that Ted Cruz did not live up to his own rhetoric that stung his former supporters and emboldened his detractors the most, because in his speech he laid out this case for forgiveness and greatness of heart that he then refused to embrace in his own life and political career:
Our party was founded to defeat slavery. Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican president, signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
We passed the Civil Rights Act, and fought to eliminate Jim Crow laws.
Those were fights for freedom, and so is this.
Sergeant Michael Smith stood up to protect our freedom.
So do our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines fighting radical Islamic terrorism.
So did the family of Alton Sterling, who bravely called to end the violence.
So did the families of those murdered at the Charleston Emanuel AME church, who forgave that hateful, bigoted murderer.
And so can we.
We deserve leaders who stand for principle. Unite us all behind shared values. Cast aside anger for love. That is the standard we should expect, from everybody.
And right there is where Senator Cruz should have said, "And that is why I plan to be home in Texas on Election Day to vote for the Republican ticket, from President and Vice President at the top, to state and local offices at the bottom."
Yes, Ted, in an election where the future of our country and constitutional liberty are on the line we do expect that from everybody – including you.
Instead of embracing the Biblical principles of forgiveness and love in the face of hate Cruz engaged in a bit of too clever by half word play to say:
And to those listening, please, don't stay home in November. Stand, and speak, and vote your conscience, vote for candidates up and down the ticket who you trust to defend our freedom and to be faithful to the Constitution.
And everyone in the room and the millions of viewers at home immediately understood Senator Cruz was giving the #NeverTrump cabal, and those inclined to act on a false sense of righteousness, a dog whistle of permission to not vote for Donald Trump and Mike Pence.
That was a hole not even Newt Gingrich could dig Cruz out of, as mightily as he tried.
The reaction to Cruz's speech that came in to me and to CHQ was white hot, quick and devastating to Cruz's personal and political future. Here are just a few of the comments from prominent conservatives who are attending the Republican National Convention with me and from other individuals who attended a private meeting before which Senator Cruz spoke just a few days ago:
1. I'm ashamed that I voted for Ted Cruz in the Massachusetts' Republican Primary.
2. I thought Ted Cruz was a man of integrity. Tonight he proved -- beyond a shadow of a doubt -- that he isn't. He made a solemn pledge to support the Republican nominee. And he broke that crucial promise.
3. I thought Ted Cruz was a patriot. Tonight, he proved he isn't. However bitter and angry he is at Donald Trump, he knows that Trump is the only person standing between Hillary Clinton (a liar, a fraud, a thief and a traitor) and the presidency. And yet – after meticulously laying out the case against another 4 to 8 years of leftist tyranny -- he refused to endorse the one man who can put an end to our long national nightmare.
4. Cruz wasn't driven by principle, but by ego. He can't accept the fact that the party chose Trump over him.
5. Ted Cruz made the worst mistake of his political career. Millions of us will never forget or forgive his betrayal. He will never be his party's nominee for president. He will never hold the highest office in the land.
6. Pence crushed Cruz. Newt crushed Cruz. Ted Cruz looks like a sore loser. He does not look Reaganesque at all.
7. Ted Cruz is a very small man.
After failing to endorse the Trump – Pence ticket last night, in the eyes of most conservatives with whom I spoke, Ted Cruz became just another self-centered politician who walked back on a promise, failed to live up to his own Biblical standards and, when the battle raged the fiercest, put his own petty hurts before the future of his country and the conservative cause.
I still like the Ted Cruz I thought I knew – the devoted family man, the loving father and husband, the talented lawyer, speaker, rhetorician and constitutional scholar.
But last night Ted Cruz pleased the 5% of #NeverTrump Republicans and disappointed and angered the vast majority in the conservative movement. In doing so Ted Cruz lost his chance to be the leader of the conservative movement, and effectively handed that mantle over to Mike Pence, in whom conservatives are now likely to invest their time, energy, resources and hopes to advance the conservative agenda.
Submitted by email_registrat... on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 11:20.
How about posting the real Cruz supporters comments. I support Cruz all the way. He is a the true constitutional conservative and speaks for all the true conservatives out there, not the Trump supporters who claim they were Cruz supporters at one time. Cruz has every right not to support Trump, his family comes first. He is a principle man who stands up for his principles. Nobody is going to endorse a man who trashed his wife and family. And after all Trump voided the pledge on March 29, 2916, the media won't report on that. Get over it and move on!! I though Trump didn't need Cruz's endorsement.
Natural Born Citizen?
Submitted by John Eidsmoe on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 00:49.
The Constitution requires that the President be a natural born citizen, but the Constitution does not define that term. Based on the Naturalization Act of 1790, Senator Cruz would probably qualify as a natural born citizen.
In the case of Senator Cruz, the facts are clear; the question is the legal meaning of the term. By contrast, the case of President Obama involves a refusal to divulge documents, the genuineness of documents released, and contradictory claims by Obama himself over the years.
I could discuss this at greater length, but the question is moot for now because Senator Cruz is no longer a candidate for President.
Who is the real villain in this mess?
Submitted by Charlibart on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 00:42.
I am thoroughly disappointed in you, Mr. Richard A. Viguerie. CHQ, under you leadership, has now compromised its conservative principles.
How could you have so little understanding of an honest man with great integrity? Where does all this hatred come from?
Just why was it so damnably important that Ted Cruz belly up to the Trump bar and act as though the man he might have endorsed had nothing but nice things to say about the people most important in his life.
Mr. Trump threw out threats to "spill the beans on Heidi" and them promoted the total lie that Cruz's father was a cohort in the Kennedy assassination.
You are supposed to be a journalist, not a hatchet man.
Did it ever occur to you that Mr. Trump, if successful in this election, might be running for re-election in 2020? (Rhetorical question!)
It would be in perfect keeping with his "making the deal" to set this up to eliminate Cruz from the scene in 2020 by utterly destroying him now.
This all stinks to high heaven and you are now party to Senator Cruz's obliteration. Cruz's speech did not attack Trump in any way. It just didn't satisfy the Donald's ego fully without a slurpy "endorsement" which he obviously couldn't do. The Donald could have avoided all of his with a simple public apology and withdrawal of accusations.
Ted Cruz is still the staunchest defender of the Constitution and Conservatism, but you and Mr. Trump have thrown him to the wolves. To me he would have, without a doubt, made a better president than Mr. Trump.
I will be supporting Mr. Trump, as the lesser of evils, just as I know Senator Cruz will also. He just will not give the Donald the satisfaction of stomping him into the mud.
We, never the less, need Senator Cruz in the Senate, and I am personally supporting him with that. But you are certainly aware that your little self-serving tirade has fully armed any competitor for his Senate seat with a hell of a lot of putrid crude that you have put into print. Or do you have another candidate in mind already to support against Cruz. That would explain your vindictive attitude and your vile repetition of stupid comments of his enemies.
You will have to live with that, Mr. Richard A. Viguerie. But then, I guess you can take it.
Submitted by littlebytes on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 12:46.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Loyal and principled constitutional conservatives are behind Cruz all the way.
Sad to see so many who are willing to sell out for party and not principles.
Cruz is the man he was and always will be...a man of faith and principles. Anti establishment and willing to courageously stand alone while others are willing to follow the herd in fear.
Also...remember Reagan did not endorse Ford. Rubio didn't endorse Trump in his video message...why must Cruz?
Ted Cruz, the evangelical candidate?
Submitted by david.is.farrar on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 11:37.
Since when is forgiveness "backing down"?
Mr. Viguerie is right; for a guy who tried to run his entire campaign as the evangelical candidate, he sure seems full of unforgiving hate to me. Cruz could have come out and told the world how and why he had forgiven Trump for his transgressions, and been the better man for it. I am sure it would have served his future political purposes far better than the petulant, unforgiving man who turned his back on the People's choice, as the People booed him off the stage.
Actually Reagan Did Endorse Ford
Submitted by george.rasley on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 13:19.
Here's a link to the commercial where he says let's keep President Ford on the job
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2q9LjMxPcY
The stupidity of ego and misguided self righteousness
Submitted by Distressed Patriot on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 09:31.
I always liked Ted Cruz and without a doubt thought of him as the best and brightest of all the candidates. BUT, I also recognized that Donald Trump brought innumerable and different strengths to the political stage that have been so lacking in the GOP since Ronald Reagan. Populism and business -- not political -- experience. I essentially predicted Donald Trump would succeed in my 08/05/2015 comment "They may try to call him Donald Duck, but . . . . ." This week I was proven right. And I am also right about this. Unless the GOP wins in November, there will be no America left for Ted Cruz to win in 2020. All righteous Republicans and conservatives who won't vote for Trump to save America from the ravages to come from the criminal crony capitalistic state the Clinton mob will further leverage with Wall Street, K Street and their union friends for their own personal wealth and benefit are blind to reality. You are living in a dream state that will become America's nightmare. You lack the 20/20 vision to see what a Clinton America will do against you, your children and generations to come. Go ahead and be the innocent, but righteous martyrs who would rather vote their conscience and burn at the stake of evilness that shrouds both the outgoing Obama regime and the incoming Clinton machine. You will deserve what the Clintons put upon you. YOU will be responsible for passing it on to your children and grandchildren and future generations. Sadly, America does not deserve to suffer the consequences of your stupidity to face political reality and VOTE AGAINST Hillary Clinton. And because of this you, like Ted Cruz, will have no future.
I can't believe you are saying this
Submitted by J.D. Grimes on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 08:35.
Mr. Viguerie, I'm absolutely appalled. I cannot believe that you would say this.
This is most certainly the Ted Cruz that I know. This is the Ted Cruz that always fights for conservatism. That always does what is right. That doesn't back down. That doesn't compromise. That doesn't give in. That stands for truth even if it means it will ruin his political career. That stands for truth even if it means that he has to stand against his own party. Yes, even if that means that he has to stand against the country that he loves and has fought so hard to restore.
This is the Ted Cruz that is willing to go into the lions den and and lift up the standard of truth, even if that means he gets devoured.
Why are you joining the lions?
It is hard for me to believe that you are willing to banish a man of integrity from conservatism, just because he values truth and freedom more than this country or life itself. Look not on those things which are seen, but on those which are not seen. For those things which are seen are temporal, but those which are not seen are eternal. Truth and integrity mean more to Cruz than his political career, than this country, or even life itself. That what being a Christian is: it is acknowledging that you are a stranger and pilgrim in this world, and that you must seek to please God and his Son your Savior, and not men. No matter the cost.
Had Cruz endorsed Trump, he would have shown himself to be a phony conservative and a hypocritical Christian. Had he endorsed Trump against his conscience, he would have shown himself to be a man with no integrity. But he stood for what he believed was right. He fought for truth. He would not compromise. Aren't those all of the things we wish other folks in Washington had?
You yourself have pointed out that Donald Trump is representative of the most debased moral depravity of America. That you would stand with such a man as that against such a man as Ted Cruz shows that you may value country more than conservatism and the truth of God—I can't see your heart, of course, but I think it is time conservatives do some soul-searching and decide what is more valuable.
I have already made my decision, and it seems that Cruz has as well: stand for truth no matter the cost. The cost of standing against Trumpism may be Hillary Clinton, and loosing this country; the cost of sinning against God by valuing prosperity over principle is much higher: it is loosing the soul of conservatism, and possibly our own souls as well.
I pray that God will raise up more men like Cruz who will continue the fight to restore America even after Trump has ravaged it.
Power in Earth to Gain aspot in Hell
Submitted by email_registrat... on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 14:14.
My subject line described the politicians today. You said it very well. i'm disappointed with Mr. Cruz, but not because he didn't endorsed the devil, but because he shows up there.
Submitted by Mr Vike on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:29.
I can't believe you are defending Cruz, he would rather have Hillary win than Trump for personal reasons.
he would rather have Hillary win than Trump
Submitted by Keith on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 00:27.
"he would rather have Hillary win than Trump for personal reasons"
Why would one even think such?
Please provide sources to support your false claim.
I agree with you J.D.
Submitted by ddudley40 on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 12:12.
We are in an alternate universe-----I even saw Bible verses being sent out by pastors to slam Ted Cruz's very positive speech-----expect those of us who try to live a life based on Christian and Constitutional principles to continue to face wrath and scorn. However, a friend who was on the floor in Cleveland during Cruz's speech told me, despite how it is being reported, that there were many who were alarmed by the orchestrated booing----so it is NOT True that All delegates were demanding the endorsement. Very disappointed in Viguerie----will he comment on Trumps meltdown on Friday??? Trump is losing because he is alienating so many people including me.
What principles were served by Ted's speech?
Submitted by george.rasley on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 09:08.
We still admire Ted Cruz, as Mr. Viguerie's column says, and had Ted Cruz given the speech you just wrote for him we would have had a different take -- but he didn't. Instead, as the column says, everyone in the room and the millions of viewers at home immediately understood Senator Cruz was giving the #NeverTrump cabal, and those inclined to act on a false sense of righteousness, a dog whistle of permission to not vote for Donald Trump and Mike Pence. That Trump is an imperfect vessel for doing the work that needs to done no one disputes, but helping to elect Hillary Clinton strikes us as not the Christian path but a descent into prideful righteousness. Luke 18:9, "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Submitted by Minerva Moser on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 01:24.
Mr. Viguerie,
I'm sorry it had to come to this for you to see what many of us saw a long time ago. This man just oozed the self-serving attitude that couldn't possibly be a successful president. Trump isn't perfect, but at least he's honest and seems to genuinely have the best interest of the people of this country at heart.
Leading Not Following
Submitted by email_registrat... on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 22:30.
This is a horribly horribly misguided analysis, and it's truly disappointing to see someone as well regarded as Mr. Viguerie basically advocating that Cruz should have surrendered the mantle of conservatism to a vile populist know-nothing like Trump.
Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but for those of us looking for a post TRUMP future for conservatism (and perhaps the Republican party), Ted Cruz is lighting the way. And Americans across the political aisle stood up and took notice last night. Twitter and social media have been ablaze with buzz in the aftermath of his speech, the accolades from Democrats and Independents is unprecedented. They finally heard a Republican message that they could embrace.
While Pence eagerly threw himself into the toxic stew that is Trumpism, Cruz resisted and instead articulated brilliantly the case for constitutional conservatism and the principle virtue at its core: individual freedom. At a time when we are deeply divided as Americans, he struck a welcome chord not just with conservatives but Americans across the spectrum. In that speech, he showed us that we absolutely can come together as a nation to unite behind SHARED VALUES.
This, Mr Viguerie, is what leadership is. And that is what we need much more of.
Exactly!!
I was a Ted Cruz supporter during the primary but he lost! It's now the Trump - Pence ticket that stands between Hillary and the White house, not to mention influencing the Supreme Court for the next generation or two. All Ted had to say was "I'm voting for the Republican ticket this November".
Is it really that hard to understand?
Is it about this country or is it about individuals?
Donald Trump may be coarse in his speech, but not in his values.
The axiom requires no verbal interpretation.
Look at what Trump has done with family, employees and charitable organizations.
You don't know a person by what he says, but by what he does.
It's the country stupid!
To Cruz, his feelings are more important than this country.
He put his feelings ahead of the future for his family, his children and his party.
Trump hurt Cruz. Cruz hurt us all.
I have a feeling the group
I have a feeling the group you are talking about drank the trumpade. Cruz is a principled man and if he had endorsed Trump, that would make him as big a hypocrite as the rest. How any true conservative could even consider endorsing Trump is beyond me. His speech was the best of all. He kept his honor in tact and was telling people they should really be thinking about who they are voting for.
Yes, you are exactly
Yes, you are exactly right-----the media, blogoshere, and republican establishment are now telling us not to believe what we hear with our own ears and see with our own eyes-----our choice this election is between the totalitarian left and the new totalitarian right under Trump----sad, but I refuse to drink the koolade, no matter who tries to force it down my throat.
Submitted by john.glube on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 18:07.
Ever the gentleman, Mr. Viguerie shares both his thoughts, the views of others and his wisdom with us all.
Mr. Cruz made matters even worse with his explanation earlier today.
To those who are seeking to make a case to justify what Mr. Cruz did, you need to stop. Mr. Trump won the nomination fair & square. The primary is long over. It was time to move on over a month ago. Yet, Mr. Cruz did not and with his speech last night, and his statements earlier today, he ended any chance he ever had of becoming President, and may well have ended his political future in the Senate.
People need to understand. You are either with Trump / Pence, or you are not. If you are not voting for Trump / Pence, whether you are staying home, voting for someone else, or voting third party, you are voting for Hillary Clinton.
Unfortunately, with his speech last night & his statements earlier today to the Texas delegation, Mr. Cruz told us all, he is for Hillary Clinton.
It's Cruz or Lose
Richard, with all due respect, you have it completely backwards. If you haven't read it already, Jonah Goldberg at NRO articulated things perfectly, here:
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/438159/i-choose-ted
That aside, if you're now of a mind to invest your hopes for conservatism in Mike Pence, I wish you luck. Gird yourself for much disappointment. Pence is the kind of weak-kneed "conservative" Republican who has gotten us into the very messes we are now trying to dig our way out of. He is not the future. He is the past, and we know where that road leads because we have been on it for many many years.
So this is where we part ways.
It's Cruz or lose. At least until someone with as much or more courage comes along to represent our shared values.
Amazing how many people are
Amazing how many people are missing the point-----Cruz told us to vote----this will be the best hope for maintaining the House and Senate in 2017----this was a message that should our conscience and uphold the Constitution and promote freedom-----that Trump supporters did not think that was a description of Trump----that and Trump's speech on Friday morning tells me all I need to know----Thursday night trump had my vote with much reservation----Friday Trump lost this election with his pure stupidity.
I can understand why it would
I can understand why it would be difficult for Cruz to endorse Trump based on Trump's comments about Cruz's wife and father. Therefore, he should NEVER have agreed to be a speaker at the convention. He saw what he thought would be a great political opportunity for himself, while throwing the country under the bus. It is IMPERATIVE that Trump win this election; the alternative is unthinkable. If we lose this election, the country is lost forever. And that is not hyperbole. So Cruz's admonition to vote your conscience was his oblique way of saying vote third party, thereby giving the election into Hillary. Also known as throwing the country under the bus. Shame on him. I used to have such respect and admiration for Cruz. No longer. He is just one more self-serving politician. I am so thankful that he didn't win the nomination even though he was my first choice. What a disgrace.
Submitted by cPW69zNBm2 on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 16:09.
After Trump had insulted Cruz's wife and his father Cruz couldn't possibly support Trump, whether or not he might otherwise have thought well of Trump.
Should have stayed home
Submitted by mike on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 06:09.
He and Heidi were treated like skunks at the party, because that's what they were.
He could have made a statement that he could not personally endorse Trump after the insults to his family, AND STAYED HOME.
We were instead treated to a flat and small-minded speech which has done much harm to Cruz.
Further, it shows where the real class lies when Ken Cucinelli, whose RNC rules reform package was denied a roll-call vote because of the stupid attempts of the NeverTrumpers to piggyback his efforts, was the upstanding gentleman who escorted Heidi out through the crowd which Ted had made hostile.
To hell with Ted - Cucinelli for president!
Submitted by McFerguson on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 15:48.
Ted Cruz had few political friends he could count on - in either Chamber - before last night's occurrence, now he has none. His presidential aspirations are now dead. He proved, like John Kasich, to be a spiteful little man whose personal ambition outweighed his character.
No way to defend this.
Consider that there is so much more at stake than someone's bruised ego or "personal honor." This is not about TC, it's about the FUTURE of our children! No one cares that one man got his feelings hurt - that man should be big enough to put his personal feelings aside and prioritize what's really more important here.
CRUZ had a choice
The idea that Cruz had no choice is fallacious. Trump attacked Cruz's wife AFTER a Cruz Super-pack attacked Trump's wife. Cruz could have taken the higher ground, he could have apologized on behalf of a superpack that he didn't control - that would have made him a statesman and put himself above Trump.
He didn't, instead he escalated. Now at the convention instead of choosing the path of a statesman, someone to be proud of and emulate once again he chose to appear as a butt-hurt arrogant ass. You don't get to see someone burn their future and their life to the ground live on television very often so at least that was interesting. I am sad for him, there is no do-over for this and now TRUMP is the better man. Doofus.
Ted Cruz' Dilemma
Submitted by Charles Martel on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 15:02.
Let me correct a couple of factual errors: (1) When Trump posted that insulting photo of Cruz' wife Heidi next to the glamour shot of his own Melania, Cruz DID take the high road and replied, "Donald, your wife is lovely and my Heidi is the love of my life." (2) For Ted Cruz to apologize or say anything else on behalf of any superPAC would have been a violation of federal election laws (which Trump had falsely accused Cruz of doing).
As it was, Cruz' speech Wednesday night did not "throw the country under the bus." He congratulated Trump on his nomination, reminded the audience of the core Constitutional values that all small-r republicans (and many big-R Republicans) share, and exhorted the audience members to vote their consciences. For nearly all the delegates, and for myself, that means supporting the Trump-Pence ticket. In any event, Cruz'speech (though hopefully not the ideals expressed therein) will be long forgotten four years from now.
Lastly, Donald Trump may be the only man to ever insult a Texan's wife, refuse to apologize, and leave with all his teeth still in his mouth.
Still Time to Endorse
I am disappointed that Senator Cruz did not endorse Donald Trump last night, but I do not agree that he is a "sore loser" or a "small man."
I believe Senator Cruz stood by his principles and refused to endorse because he is not yet convinced that Trump will stand by the Constitution.
Yes, Cruz did promise to endorse the nominee -- and he still may do so. But Mr. Viguerie, what would you do if Trump had said about your wife the things he said about Heidi Cruz?
Interestingly, Trump saw Cruz's speech beforehand and allowed him to speak anyway. That says a lot about Trump. Perhaps he recognizes that, after all the things he said about Ted and Heidi Cruz, Cruz may need a little more time.
It's not too late for Cruz to make an endorsement. The election is 3+ months away. During that time, I hope Trump will demonstrate his commitment to the Constitution and Cruz will make good on his pledge to endorse the nominee.
Cruz speech great
Submitted by VFSLWfHUvi on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 14:20.
Cruz had great speech for freedom which we happen to be losing. Why do you say Cruz was trying to appeal to the 5% never trump group. If you look, Cruz was never involved with never trump. e's fighting FOR something not Against something! He's fighting FOR the SOUL of America! He has not been nasty to Trump. Now on the other hand you cannot say that about Trump. The media has become a disgrace. Just like Melania's speech..she said a lot of good things, but media just keeps the one negative snippet flying. Cruz is a great defender of the constitution and liberty..and for that we should be thankful to him. He's doing what he said he would do. A rarity now days.
Poor Sports Don't Tally Points for Egotism
Ted Cruz, who certainly dished out equal amounts of vitriolic negativity to his opponent, Donald Trump, just Crashed and Burned at the Republican National Convention, by holding resentment and hatred in his heart, and denying His Saviors own words "Forgive and you will be forgiven. For he who does not forgive his brother will not be forgiven for his transgressions." It's not a matter of should he forgive, but it is a demand of Jesus. It's not a choice if you call yourself a CHRISTIAN! Don't keep repeating what Trump said about Cruz, because he's continuing the NeverTrump mantra because he's an immature adult who holds hatred and jealousy in his heart. Believe me when I say, resentment and jealousy play a large part of Cruz's vitriolic self grandstanding. Pride cometh before the fall!
Up until Ted Cruz decided to run for the Presidency, I admired him and considered him to be a rising conservative star in the United States Senate. For someone who presents himself as a believer in and supporter of the Constitution, I could never comprehend how he considered himself to be eligible to run for the office, since he is clearly not a "Natural Born Citizen." That being said,I do understand his dislike for Donald Trump and some of the careless, mean-spirited comments he made regarding virtually all of his opponents in the Republican primary, specifically referring to Cruz' wife and father and that is one characteristic of Trump's personality that I don't like either. Nonetheless, if Cruz could not honor his word and commitment to support the duly elected and confirmed ticket for the upcoming Presidential election, he should never have set foot on the stage of the Convention. As you have indicated in your article, he has come across as petty, hypocritical, unforgiving, dishonest, self-serving and has likely eliminated himself from serious consideration of any high level position in the Republican party and sabotaged his ability to effectively serve in the Senate from this day forth. It is a tragedy as Cruz has much to offer to our Country and he will now be remembered and known for this lack of good judgement.
You nailed it
Ted Cruz did not inherit his citizenship from a citizen father at his birth, and therefore is not a natural born citizen. He is not eligible for the Office of President.The fact that he presents himself as a "principled Constitutionalist" makes his run for the presidential office particularly egregious. He is a Harvard law school graduate and therefore should know better. His Christian testimony is irreparably compromised not only by this run, but by his loose and opportunistic (ab)use of Scripture in order to buy the "evangelical" vote. A principled Constitutionalist and a righteous Christian would not run for the office of President if he were not legally eligible, simply because he fears God and loves His law!The game was over for him the moment he began his run.
Agreed...
Apparently, Ted isn't smart enough to be POTUS. Only an idiot would do what he did last night.
Ted Cruz had no real choice
Submitted by Charles Martel on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 13:22.
When I first read of Ted Cruz' failure to endorse Trump, my reaction was the same as yours. But considering his explanation, and the vicious lies Trump told during the primary, not about Cruz himself, but about his wife and father, I don't think he had any real choice but to do as he did. At the end of the day, he has to go home and face himself and his family, and be able to say that he did the right thing as best he could. To explicitly endorse Donald Trump would have been to throw his wife and father under the bus for the sake of "party unity" and his own political career. I'm sure that this was one of the most difficult decisions of Ted Cruz' life, as all of his instincts were to "get over it" and endorse the party's nominee, as Reagan did in 1976. However, I don't recall Gerald Ford ever insulting Nancy Reagan or accusing Ronald Reagan's father of participating in the Kennedy assassination.
As one who a year ago was forced to abandon his career and take early retirement (at great cost) rather than violate the ethical rules of his profession, I believe that I would have done the same thing as Ted Cruz did last night. Political or professional suicide is preferable to moral suicide. "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." I Timothy 5:8, NKJV. A person of integrity has no real choice in these matters.
You are so wrong...
Cruz demonstrated that he is not a team player, that he puts himself first above the best interest of the country. And you, sir, are full of crap.
Jesus Demands Christians Forgive, Not an Option!
Not only did Ted Cruz crash and burn at his own volition, but he committed the Sin of not forgiving his brother, which is not an option but a demand by Jesus, who said, "but if you do not forgive your brother, neither will the Father forgive you your transgressions (sins)." Ted Cruz does not understand the Doctrine of "Forgiveness". Cursed, derided, bruised, defiled, She beheld Her tender child. Jesus forgave his enemies as he hung on the Cross and was literally excoriated from head to foot. Ted won't get a free pass on Judgement Day. Neither will Donald, but for those who were given much, much more will be expected. Trump is a Newbie in the Christian faith, and Ted was supposed to be grounded. The tables are turned now, and he's making Trump look like a hero, because Trump actually signaled the people, who were booing Cruz off the stage, to stop!
Submitted by tamforan on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 13:04.
Some people take a stand on their values and principles, others don't; either because they have none, or because what they want is more important that the principles and values they talk about.
We saw a man at the convention who continued to stand on his principles, while congratulating the winner of the nomination, advocating for a wall, pushing for a halt to Muslim immigration without vetting, supported our law enforcement officers, pushed for the retention of our country's freedoms and economic security, and advocated for the defeat of Hillary Clinton. And because he did all of that without uttering the so-called magic word "endorse," then he is some kind of a horrible person? Not hardly.
What kind of Republican boos when a person stands up and says that we should be faithful to the Constitution? That is something that you would expect to hear at a Democrat convention. Trump and his supporters are the ones who come off as being petty with their whipped-up boos, haranguing of Heidi Cruz, and Trump coming in during Cruz's speech in order to disrupt it. Trump is a master manipulator. Even though Trump came out the winner for the nomination, he just couldn't help himself, he felt that he had to stick it to Cruz for daring to oppose him. Those bullying moves by Trump and his campaign operatives are the true "sour grapes" here.
Ted Cruz's speech
Submitted by Ginny on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:57.
This was an excellent speech, but unfortunately Trump bullying is becoming the modus operandi for the entire party. Grow up people, Trump knew the speech word-for-word two days ahead of time and felt that supporting the RNC wasn't enough, everything has to be all about him. And his followers (like sheep) fell right into his ploy. Sad, America could have been great again.
Ginny you nailed it. Ted was
Ginny you nailed it. Ted was not out for himself or trying to put down anyone, but rather try to inspire a movement. A positive movement. Thanks for sharing
Cruz is a traitor
Cruz who is a Christian he says should forgive Trump who really was a bad person in commenting negative things about Cruz's wife and father. That is a legitimate reason to be angry at Trump but Cruz just ended his political career forever in the USA.
this is on Trump
Submitted by johnbush on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:49.
Don't you see you have it backwards? If Ted Cruz were a self-centered politician, he would have done exactly what the establishment (and you) wanted. He would have ignored principle, and he would have come out and given a glowing endorsement of Donald Trump as the best person possible to lead our country.
Yes, the same Donald Trump that called Ted's wife ugly and threatened her. And the same Donald Trump that linked Ted's father to the Kennedy assassination. And the same Donald Trump that called Ted names for months and slandered him.
The fact is, before Ted's speech last night, it was on Donald Trump to do whatever was necessary to mend the relationship. Originally, Ted Cruz was the only GOP candidate that had anything nice to say about Donald Trump. If only Donald Trump were not such a small, petty man, he would have done it.
Re: This is on Trump
Ted Cruz signed an oath to endorse the nominee. I'm sorry if he was so short sighted that he did not see that the primary may get ugly and personal at times. He's a politician and he should have known better! You sign a mortgage giving your oath that you are going to pay back the money. Does it matter if at some point in the future you loose your job, a family member gets sick, you fall behind on a payment and you get a harassing collection call? No, it doesn't give you the right to say, "I'm not going to pay the money back now". Ted should have done the honorable thing and followed through with his oath! He said during the primary that if nominated and elected he would do "exactly what he said he was going to do!" I guess he's proven that he won't do "exactly what he said he was going to do"!
Conflict and Compromise
Submitted by waynesalhany on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 16:28.
Yes, I can see that Cruz was caught in a dilemma. His two options, if I may limit it to two options, 1. Hurt his family, vs. 2. Hurt the party and go against his promise. He made the wrong choice. His only third option was to make profuse apologies, which a politician only does at extreme risk. Good luck. You will need it.
a liberal response
This is on Cruz...end of story. No amount of spin from Cruz operatives is going to revive his political career. It was Cruz's super PAC that published Melina's model photos first. Trump responded with a photo of Cruz's wife. Cruz used as many names as Trump did during the campaign. He doesn't get a pass.
If Trump was small and petty, he never would have allowed Cruz to speak much less at the prime hour. You're entitled to your own opinion but not to your own facts.
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