HOUSTON, Texas — The Ted Cruz for Senate campaign Monday released a new digital ad — “Stand for the Anthem”— for the 2018 election.
According to a press release, the ad highlights the values of Texans — patriotism, respect for our military and veterans, and support for law enforcement. Democrat Rep. Beto O’Rourke said recently there is “nothing more American” than NFL players kneeling during our national anthem.
Vietnam veteran Tim Lee is one Texan who disagrees. Tim believes strongly that all Americans— who are able — should stand for the flag and national anthem. Tim is in a wheelchair today because he lost both of his legs in 1971 while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in South Vietnam. Instead of quitting or becoming bitter, God used this traumatic event to propel him into a life of ministry.
Here's the video:
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O’Rourke’s support for kneeling before the American flag has endeared him to yet more Hollywood celebrities. Liberal talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres tweeted that she wants to meet him. Singer John Legend retweeted the video, adding “preach.” Actor Kevin Bacon is also a big fan now. California is all-in for O’Rourke. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thanked the El Paso congressman for “giving us a glimpse of our future.”
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When Rafael refused to comment on then candidate trump trashing John McCain, his words have no meaning. Hell, not even San Angelo Live has mentioned the death of the former POW, GOP Presidential Candidate, Navy Pilot and Senator.
Faux outrage from a faux statesman.
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PermalinkThe Junior Senator attended 17 of the 50 meetings for his Armed Services Committee. Those were the numbers during his run for President. Thats says alot. Compared to Mr. O'Rourke and his meetings for the VA committee.
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PermalinkDo you start the day playing the National Anthem? I don't. Well, at least not since leaving the military. One of the few things I do agree with trump on, "Why would the people of Texas support ted cruz when he has accomplished absolutely nothing for them. He is another all talk, no action pol!"
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PermalinkWhy are these players protesting police brutality? It’s not happening to them. They should be more worried about illegal seizure of vehicles & assets by police. Some hood rat thug decides he’s not going to listen to police & gets tazed & it suddenly becomes police brutality. A mechanic gives someone a ride to work, gets pulled over, the rider has drugs on their person (driver has no idea) & the cops seize the mechanic’s truck & all his tools & he has never committed a crime or is even aware of a crime. His livelihood is now gone. Protest that! Anything else is just stupid.
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PermalinkAgain the vote in November will be for the lessor of two evils. But which will it be, the dipstick from El Paso or the dipstick that we have chosen before? Honestly, is this the best that we have available to run for office in our Great State?
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