It’s official! Canadian born senator Rafael “Ted” Cruz is running for president of the United States. It has all been cleared by the lawyers. No birther nonsense this time. Nosiree! Cruz, unlike President Obama, was not born in the United States. But, like President Obama, he had an American mother. So the legal experts say that he’s good to go.
We all know what Americans think of Cruz. The right loves him. The left hates him. But what do citizens in his homeland, Canada, think about the Texas senator from Calgary, Alberta? Judging by the comments on one Canadian news story, residents of our northern neighbor are not fans.
A story from Canada’s major broadcaster, the CBC, explains to Canadians how it is that the Canadian born Cruz can run for president. Being born on Canadian soil makes him a Canadian. Having an American mother makes him an American. The story goes on to say that Cruz, now the American über-patriot, renounced his Canadian citizenship last May. So, like it or not, Americans are stuck with him. For their part, Canadians seem to be quite happy about that. There are over 600 comments on the story, and most of them have nothing good to say about Cruz.
“DNS,” and the 248 readers who “liked” his comment, are glad that Cruz gave up his Canadian citizenship:
“Rockandrolljay” wants the U.S. to take more Canadian right wing nut jobs. Sorry, we have all we can handle!
“Saskguy” asks the question that many Americans are asking:
One response to Saskguy’s comment confirms what some of us have known for years: due to oil politics, Alberta is more a part of the U.S. in some ways, than of Canada. “Globecare” also pokes fun at another American ignoramus, Donald Trump:
“Otasawian” takes a dim view of not only the entire American far right, but of their supporters:
“LordBert,” responding to Otawasian, shows that Canadians have a pretty good understanding of American politics:
It is a good thing for America to have a country like Canada on our border. Canadians are not totally unlike Americans, yet they are different enough that they often provide astute insights into what is going on in this country. Judging from the comments on this one CBC story, Canadians are not fans of their senator from Texas (or should that be “our” senator from Alberta?). But what will be conservative Americans’ response to the Ted Cruz candidacy? It will be interesting to see how the same “birthers,” who in many cases still claim that Barack Obama should not be president, will tie themselves into knots to declare that Cruz has the legal right to occupy the White House.
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He won’t be President… not going to happen…. but the debates will be interesting… L O L !!! Do they allow one to filibuster during a debate…. L O L !!!
Rafael will open the debate by reading Dr. Seuss’ Sam I Am, lol.
Is that Rafael, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?
Actually it’s Rafael the Cuban Mutant Hoser, lol.
Who knew; Palin mark two. I am going to enjoy this train wreck….lol
Is there any other way to react to a Ted Cruz presidential candidacy than with sarcasm and mockery?
no.
^^ This.
Cruz/Bachmann ’16 : Enough batsh*t crazy to make Jebbie look like the smart, sane, “Compassionate Conservative” (not a thing).
Cruz / Palin 2016 - This ad was paid for by Hillary for President and the Comedy Channel
Let us see Cruz’s Mother’s birth certificate.
What about Cruz’s mother’s birth certificate?
So what exactly am I watching?
He has that wimp appeal……………
Nuff said.
Tea-hadist/Birther/Wingnut mass head explosion to commence in 5…4… 3…
And so the circus begins…. I find it hard to believe that people would give money to his campaign.
Gotta be quick if you want to ride shotgun in the Clown car! (pun intended)
Will Arnold Schwarzenegger be able to run for Vice President now that we are allowing non-Americans to be President? And why are these folks that scream that they are protecting the Constitution so quiet about this?
Does being white and loving guns help?
I sincerely don’t think “The left hates him.” In order to truly hate someone, you first have to take them seriously. It’s impossible to “hate” Cruz if you are simultaneously laughing at him. I mean, not even a lot of the national officeholders in the GOP like this man, he is so … out there, and egotistical.
What is going on with Cruz’ mouth. Does he have a cleft pallet or some other malady that makes him look like he has Bonobo chimps lips…?
Be QUIET! I’m watching Dancing With the (Sorta Kinda) Stars & The (Pitchy) Voice! Ooh, look… over there! A new bright, shiny object! Gotta have one, off to Tar-Jay!
The United States was founded in violent defiance and rebellion against a horrendous tyrant.
Canada was founded in cowering and grovelling before that same tyrant.
What makes any Canadian think that we Americans should care what they think about how we should run our country?
“The United States was founded in violent defiance and rebellion against a horrendous tyrant.” and instantly became one of the worst tyrants the world has ever seen first with the deliberate elimination of89% of the Native Indian population and then the awful spectacle of slavery and to top it off the establishment of the evil Military industrial Complex which has helped the US become the Pariah of the Planet above all others and equally hated…
Canada was founded “in cowering and grovelling before that same tyrant”? OK…first explain which “tyrant” you are referring to. Because none of the British monarchy were considered tyrants. Some were a little flaky, but TYRANT? LOL
Secondly, why are you so jealous? I know that many American believe they know it all, but nobody knows it all. Can you tell us what Canadian history classes were forced upon you during your early education? When Americans like yourself, dare to insist that you are the only peoples who “truly” understand when Canada became a nation, or what you believe Canada stands for, you display your ignorance for the world to see. Our nation wasn’t founded on wars and violence. Our national anthem doesn’t elevate the “glories of war”. And we are more than aware of your misplaced nationalism, that you incorrectly confuse with patriotism. The US is a nice country, with a fairly nice population. The ones you’d call “liberal elitists”. I hate to break it to you, but the US is not the greatest nation on earth. You’re quite possibly the loudest, most obnoxious, chest beating “‘know it alls” on the planet. That’s the polar opposite of greatest, BTW. And may I suggest that you take third grade remedial Canadian history lesson? That way, you won’t look like such a moron. Have a pleasant day.
Why would I be jealous of a nation that was founded in cowardice, and whose people, to this day, reflect the consequences of this origin?
“The right loves him. The left hates him.”
Everyone else also hates him.
Castro riding a moose naked will make a guest appearence……
Just stumbled across this… it’s a keeper. Thanks for the guffaws!!!
Alanis Morissette, The Guess Who & BTO, Leonard Cohen, Paul Anka, Sarah McLachlan, Nelly Furtado, Burton Cummings…
Ummmm… would you consider Keith Tkachuk “something good” from US?