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  Was not aware the GOP had to hold themselves to any standards lol
context: Because he’s not actually serious about term limits.  The bill is posturing for votes.  He knows the GOP base is too stupid to understand the contradiction, and he also knows the bill itself has zero chance of passing >
  
  Exactly. Why would someone who has to be elected just 3 times for a 20 year career, pension, and free healthcare for life want to get rid of their job security. Which is more fundraising than lawmaking anyway. >
  
  3x6=18? >
  
  I was rounding up. >
  
  Scientific notation is your friend in these situations. You could have stated “… a 2x10^1 year career…” and no one could knock you for accuracy. >
  
  Still gonna ask you to define your expected epsilon for error bars. Are we going with 1 standard deviation? >
  
  Because he’s a fraud. 
  He could step aside and then lead an advocacy group dedicated to recruiting candidates and elected officials to pass a term limits bill. 
  But he doesn’t. >
  
  Dime store Wolverine still hold the delusion that he will be president one day. If he's not a senator noone would give him any attention >
  
  Your uncle’s Wolverine cosplay >
  
  What happens when you order Wolverine off of Wish. >
  
  The Wolverine costume we have at home >
  
  The only standards he has are substandard, so the math checks out. >
  
  Now now, he has an arsenal of double standards too! >
  
  Because Republicans are hypocrites and rule breakers.  It's kinda their thing. >
  
  The guy has only ever worked for the government.
  But complains about big government.
  100% >
  
  He's never actually worked for government... he is just another disingenuous, power hungry puppet happy to infiltrate government and do the work of his wealthy benefactors... they pay better anyway. He is actively trying to keep government broken because that's the way the wealthy and big corporations like it >
  
  Cruz understands that the GOP has conditioned Republican voters to view a liar as a better option than a Democrat. GOP leadership is confident their base is that stupid. Other examples include: Trump, Santos, MTG, Cruz, Walker, Lake, etc. >
  
  Term limits is just a cheap soundbite, "feel-good" legislation that polls well with the politically-illiterate but would further empower lobbyists and have no effect on keeping shitty lawmakers out of power. >
  
  Curious why you think term limits further empower lobbyists. I'd think the opposite since half the senators would be in the second term and wouldn't need their campaign donations. >
  
  Lobbyists would be the only ones who actually know how to write and pass legislation. 
  By the time someone has been in Congress long enough to learn this they will hit their term limit. Sinice they've figured out all the tricks they'll be hired on as consultants and other roles by  lobbying groups. 
  This transfers all the power from voters to the moneyed elite while doing nothing to fix the corruption that is rampant and blatant in Congress >
  
  And that's confirmed by research (see the links under point 5 here).
  People who want term limits also always ignore just how easily you can buy a new toadie. Throw a few mil around and McConnell 2.0 replaces McConnell, but now McConnell himself takes a job as a lobbyist and you can't even rally against anything anymore because the names cease to have any meaning.
  There's so much more that's just shitty about term limits, too. If you want to fix shit, target money, not time. >
  
  Had to bookmark that. It's an article I've not read, but the sentiment is one I've heard against term limits for at least 15-20 years >
  
  
  The senator added: "I'll tell you what, when the socialists and when the swamp are ready to leave Washington, I will be more than happy to comply by the same rules that apply for everyone. But until then, I'm going to keep fighting for 30 million Texans because that's the job they've asked me to do."
  
  Using a fictional threat of "socialism" in order to justify being a hypocritical rule breaker. Well isn't that just conservatism in a nutshell. >
  
  Yes, I would like him to point out one socialist elected official in Washington. Democratic socialists don't count, as it's a distinctly different thing. >
  
  
  "If and when it passes, I will happily, happily comply. I've never said I'm going to unilaterally comply," he said.
  
  Low energy answer >
  
  He should have been pressed a little more with "so is it your hope that with this bill's passing that you resign?". >
  
  He's probably already snuck a grandfather clause into that shit. >
  
  Mmhmm >
  
  Eh, Cruz is horrible. That said, this is exactly the same as when I advocate for socialism and people ask me "Why aren't you giving all your money away now, then?"
  Because I want the SYSTEM to change. I'm not having much luck with that, so I'm going to hold on to my stocks and stuff until it does. 
  You don't play by the rules of the system you wish we had, you play by the ones we've got right now. Ironically Cruz is probably generating a lot of support for term limits by running again. 
  "Do you want more Ted Cruz? You're going to get some because there's no term limits!"
  I do think he might even be intentionally weaponizing the fact that he's universally loathed to forward term limits, because it tends to be Republicans who want them. >
  
  "this is exactly the same as when I advocate for socialism and people ask me "Why aren't you giving all your money away now, then?""
  I would not agree that is the same concept. In Cruz's case, he can follow his principled stance without impacting his ability to provide basic necessities for living. Hell he can even continue public service in another office.
  In your example, you would have to give up your means to provide basic necessities to live in order to follow your stance.   
  It's not a good analogy. >
  
  Texas - why do you keep inflicting this asshole on the rest of us? Is this revenge for us kicking your asses in the Civil War? >
  
  No, it comes from not wanting us in the first place.
  Our policy is "you ignored us in the 1840s! So now we will gift you someone you can never ignore again!"
  Let that be a lesson to ya! Don't mess with Texas! >
  
  The interesting thing is there is so much more bullshit he should answer for in front of any legitimate interview. For instance, his spreading of the Big Lie that lead to J6. The mainstream american press has failed the public. >
  
  The people who need to watch msm, won't. >
  
  “You don’t change planes when you’re halfway to Cancun” >
  
  The bill is aimed at Democrats but he can't say that out loud. >
  
  He's running for a third term to demonstrate by example why we need term limits. >
  
  
  Why aren't you holding yourself to that standard?
  
  Because he's a Right Winger. They are never subject to the same set of rules they impose on others. >
  
  Fuck Ted >
  
  He's gotta keep that sweet sweet political grift going because Heidi's still pissed off that he hasn't bought her that second house yet. >
  
  The simple answer is "I expected to have been elected President by the end of my second term" >
  
  Laws for thee but not for me.  Cruz is a putz. >
  
  Because he really doesn’t believe in term limits, he knows it will fail, but, he wants to it to on his record. >
  
  No no no... He meant he only wants Democrats to have 2 terms. Rules don't apply to Republicans they have Jesus on their side. >
  
  Answer: because he's a self-serving, hypocritical, morally bankrupt weasel. >
  
  He’s pedaling snake oil.  Pure and simple. >
  
  If it wasn't for double standards he'd have no standards at all. >
  
  Rules for thee but not for me! >
  
  I wish we could have the Sergeant-at-Arms in Congress beat someone over the head for hypocrisy violations.  The instant obvious hypocrisy occurs, you get smacked upside the head with righteous fury.  This can be applied to blatant liars as well. >
  
  While Ted Cruz is a piece of shit, this is a bad take. Given that a lot of progressive Democrats would support massive changes to campaign finance laws that cut campaign spending by orders of magnitude, would you expect them to adhere to those far lower limits in their next campaigns? If they did, they would lose because they are handicapping themselves while their opponents are free to spend whatever they like. Similarly, if one party decided to enforce term limits, they would also do far worse given the well-known incumbent advantage in congressional races.
  You can advocate for change, but you should still play by the rules that are in place at the time. You don't throw out your nuclear arsenal prior to disarmament agreements, after all. >
  
  Because if I don’t get elected to a third term, how can I possibly hold other people to the standards that I won’t hold myself to? >
  
  It's more rules for thee not for me >
  
  Republicans? Standards?
  Oil and water >
  
  He’s a republican and republicans are full of shit. >
  
  “Standards lol” said probable human ted cruz >
  
  Republicans see rules as blunt instruments to use against enemies that don't apply retroactively to them, because Republicans themselves are above the rules. They are the in-group that the law is meant to protect but not bind, and this is how it functions in practice. The rules are for you, not them. It is this narcissistic belief in their own perceived superiority that makes them bad faith actors that can never be reasoned with or trusted. >
  
  Because he’s garbage, that’s why. >
  
  Texas, please stop electing him, what has he done for you? >
  
  He has not been a Democrat. He checks literally all the boxes! >
  
  LMFAO!!!!   I want term limits for EVERYONE (else)!!!! >
  
  The do as I say not as I do!  To assume Ted Cruz has standards what a silly question! >
  
  Because Ted Cruz only cares about Ted Cruz >
  
  Hypocrites = Republicans >
  
  Because he is a piece of shit. >
  
  GQP =Hypocrisy >
  
  The GOP doesn’t believe in any kind of standard. >
  
  Because he is a craven ambitious liar and doesn’t care about your questions. >
  
  So, if the day comes when others believe in Ted’s beliefs then he will stand for them. Until then, Ted doesn’t believe he should stand for what he believes in- no matter what anyone believes. >
  
  This. >
  
  They’re asking why a Republican is being a hypocrite? >
  
  Maybe because, like everything else he ostensibly believes in, he's a hypocrite? >
  
  Rules for thee. Not for me. >
  
  What else is he supposed to do with his life?  Spend time with his family?  They fucking hate him, too.  They only tolerate him for his wealth. >
  
  “Because I’m a money and power hungry hypocrite who is playing lip service to the idiots who still support me, DUH!” >
  
  I mean, we're talking about a politician so odious that he took his family to Cancun while millions of his constituents froze. This is actually pretty low on the list of scummy shit this clown has done. >
  
  He has no standards >
  
  That's not fair. He has double standards. >
  
  Notwithstanding the reality that Cruz is slime and likely doesn't believe in anything at all including this... it would make no sense for someone who honestly advocates for term limits to unilaterally disarm by "holding themselves to that standard" when it's not yet a standard but merely an objective. Doing so before it becomes an enforceable standard means removing the means to make it a standard. You cannot vote for it if you're no longer there to vote for it.
  But since Cruz is slime, as already mentioned, it's just virtue signaling, a political ploy he uses to get re-elected, knowing quite well that it will not happen. >
  
  That is a good bill >
  
  No, it's not. We have a way to get rid of crappy representatives, it's called elections. How about instead of term limits, people just vote. And what if you have a representative that you actually like and feel is working on your behalf? Well, you can't keep them. In addition, people who are termed out don't just go away, they run for other offices so instead of focusing on the job at hand they are eyeing the next move. >
  
  You are so naive. >
  
  I don’t see the problem with this. He’s operating within the rules as they are correctly constructed, but doesn’t believe they are the best for this country. Let’s nitpick something else. >
  
  This is seriously so dumb. It’s not hypocritical at all. The best thing Cruz can do to help install term limits is to remain in the Senate to be sure it has his vote.  
  The fact this drivel gets so many upvotes over and over again is proof of how mindless the droves are. >
  
  Because repugs are raging hypocrites… >
  
  As a Texan I don’t know what he’s “fighting for” other than maintaining stupidity >
  
  You’re looking for logic where there is none, folks. >
  
  Ted Cruz comes off smelling good as much as the solid turn floating in a bowl of diarrhea does. >
  
  ted is the worst kind of human. sniveling, ass kisser that wouldn't stand up for his wife when trump said she was ugly. what kind of man takes that? >
  
  "Because I'm a republican" >
  
  Someone needs to tell Ted he can't be a pimp and a prostitute too. 
  (Yes I stole it from Jack White) >
  
  GOP = rules for thee but not for me. >
  
  Say what you want about the messenger (Cruz), you have to work within the confines of a system, to a degree, to change the system. Assuming he truly believes there should be 2 term limits for Senators, he can’t do much legally to make it happen out of office. >
  
  You can believe something needs to be a law and not adhere to it until then. It's why Warren Buffett says he should pay higher taxes and doesn't just volunteer extra money to the government. Cruz thinks there should be a term limit. There isn't. He has no responsibility to retire from the Senate because of this. >
  
  The Republicans are quick to call out anyone but themselves when they see hypocrisy.  I wish the moderate Republicans would shit or get off the pot when it comes to forming a new political party... possibly with the inclusion of some moderate Democrats. >
  
  Rafael has never meant a single thing he’s ever said. He’s like a bad chatbot, spewing hate and rhetoric. >
  
  Why did he go to Cancun while his state was freezing? Because he's better than the rest of us, and he doesn't give a shit. >
  
  Excellent point. >
  
  Rules for thee but not for me. >
  
  The hypocrisy is mind blowing. >
  
  He's such scum >
  
  Typical "do as I say, not as I do" hypocrisy of Republican Party >
  
  The swampiest swamp creature in the swampiest of swamps! >
  
  It’s diffe(R)ent. >
  
  Hahaha... there is no standard other than "do whatever it takes to get/retain power". >
  
  Well technically, I believe the provisions in the bill allow sitting senators 2 more terms, however, that doesn't change the fact that Ted is 100% posturing with that bill and not intending for it to pass at all. It'll never pass. Ted Cruz won't even vote for it if it's brought to the floor. He knows his base won't check the vote record anyway. >
  
  How many times do people need to say that one of the guiding principles of the Republican Party is “Rules for thee, not for me.” It could practically be the front page quote of this damn subreddit for how many times we say it. 
  And yet there are those who continue to be surprised when Republicans say one thing and do another. sigh >
  
  Cuz it only applies to the Libs … the Repugs do as they like >
  
  Typical. Rand Paul also walker back his two term lie. >
  
  That was simply weak journalism by Brennan, she just let him spout his talking points without any pushback, like she wasn't even prepared for an answer and had already committed to accepting whatever he said. >
  
  If there is a lower form of life I’m not aware of it. >
  
  It’s been so cold in Texas this week I’m surprised he wasn’t in Cancun >
  
  Rules for thee, not for me. >
  
  “The bill was only meant for democrats. Come on! Republicans don’t need to follow rules and laws!”
  — That’s why Rafael was really thinking. >
  
  Term limits sound good until you realize all the pols would spend their time looking for jobs afterward.  It’s an idea meant to appeal to people who assume all politicians are the same.