Former Congressman Tom Tancredo Quits the GOP

[SF-TX]

Tom Tancredo explains why he is quitting the GOP and supporting Ted Cruz for President.

In a panel discussion at the University of Colorado after the recent Republican debate, I was asked by a student why she should be a Republican. The question forced me to ask myself the same thing.

I gave the young woman the standard talking points–that Republicans believe in smaller government, individual rights, fiscal responsibility, and free enterprise. But as I drove home, her question–and my inability to respond with any level of real conviction–got me thinking: Does the Republican Party leadership fight for these values and principles today?

After much thought, I reluctantly concluded that the answer is “no.” The proudly socialist Democrats are full of passionate intensity, while the Republican leadership is full of pathetic excuses. After this week’s House GOP “budget deal,” which betrays nearly every promise made to grassroots conservatives since 2010, I have decided it is time to end my affiliation with the Republican Party...

...What I will do instead is join the largest political group in the nation, unaffiliated Independents. In Colorado, they outnumber both “major” political parties.

The next day I will begin working my tail off for the next twelve months to organize Independents to help elect Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) as President of the United States. Cruz is the only candidate who both understands the left’s agenda and has demonstrated the courage to fight for our liberties, our sovereignty, and the survival of constitutional government.

http://www.breitbart.com/big-governm...-quitting-gop/

[mark46th]

I have been an independent since I was old enough to vote.

[tonyz]

Originally Posted by mark46th

I have been an independent since I was old enough to vote.

Same here...I used to say that there are good people on both sides of the aisle...now, I say there are bad people on both sides of the aisle.

With respect to politicians...my glass has become half empty.

[Box]

Originally Posted by tonyz

With respect to politicians...my glass has become half empty.

I have taken a more pragmatic approach to politics; half full or half empty:it doesn't matter.
-To quote Madam Secretary, "what difference at this point does it make anyway?"

What DOES matter, is that if YOU are a tax payer, you are going to get stuck washing the glass when the politicians are done with the half-full/half-empty debate! You can take THAT shit to the bank.

...dont worry about the status of the glass.

Get you a sip of whats in the glass before its gone because we are ALL getting stuck with the dishes once all the votes have been cast.


...and I fucking HATE doing the dishes.

[Joker]

Originally Posted by Billy L-bach

I have taken a more pragmatic approach to politics; half full or half empty:it doesn't matter.
-To quote Madam Secretary, "what difference at this point does it make anyway?"

What DOES matter, is that if YOU are a tax payer, you are going to get stuck washing the glass when the politicians are done with the half-full/half-empty debate! You can take THAT shit to the bank.

...dont worry about the status of the glass.

Get you a sip of whats in the glass before its gone because we are ALL getting stuck with the dishes once all the votes have been cast.


...and I fucking HATE doing the dishes.

The glass is broken and it's contents is shit, expect cut fingers.