March 25, 2016
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Leading vs. Whining
Ted Cruz was a Tea Party darling when he was elected to the United States Senate. However, once he was elected, he has been unable to get much accomplished, mostly due to his attitude.
The more I listen to Ted Cruz, the more I realize that he is a whiner. It is easy to be second or third in command. But when you are the responsible one, things change. It is time to lead.
Listening to Sen. Cruz in this Presidential cycle I have come to the realization he has very few ideas of his own. He makes his hay off the front runner. Donald this, Donald that. What about Ted? Well, I guess he does want to eliminate the IRS and have you file your taxes by postcard. Oh, where would you send the post card or pay the tax to?
Then I hear him complain he would be winning the race if it wasn't for Jeb, Marco, Chris, Ben and John. They are stealing his votes! Then they drop out and Ted is still not winning like he claimed.. Now it is John's fault.
And then there is this anti-Trump money spraying Trump anywhere and everywhere and he still can't win. The one PAC puts out an attack on Trump's wife and Ted is silent as a church mouse. Then this morning, we see Ted on TV shaking his finger and acting like a street punk telling Trump to leave his wife alone.
After hearing that I thought about the post I wrote in November ,2010, addressing this very thing with our newly elected leaders:
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Many of us will never forget , The One saying I won;
Many will never forget Nancy Pelosi's Parade with her gavel.
Now that the leadership of the House and many State Houses and Governorships around the nation has changed, remember, it is time to lead. It is time to leave the whining and blame game behind.
When you run for leadership positions and get them, it is time to lead. If you were not up to the job, didn't understand how tough it would be, then don't run again.
Leaders lead. Whiner whine. Many have to learn how to change hats and take on leadership roles. It is easier to be a minority party that always complains and protests. When it comes time to take the reins, lead.
The democrats did. The people did not like the results. Now the reins in the House are being handed over.
The TEA Party has to make the same transition. It is time to go from protesting to leading with innovative ideas and supporting legislation.
Now let's do it.
Originally posted: November 12, 2010
Comments (6)
Wouldn't that be nice?
How will the Tea Party get its bills passed? The Dems control the Senate and the presidency. Lots of establishment repubs are in the House. Inquiring minds want to know.
@soccerdadforlife - I am not sure on the federal level it is important they get their bills passed. Gridlock is fine.
The actual tea party has the greatest impact on the state level and dealing with their particular rep's. As for our group, We know our reps, they know us. We communicate on a regular basis.
We have a legislative agenda prepared for our representatives that is realistic and addresses the key issues in our state.
Do all tea parties? No, some are more focused on the media hype, protesting and being part of a national group. We see change beginning in our precinct, in our county and in our state. These are areas we have the most influence and relaistic chance of making a difference.
@notjus4ne1 - I would be happy with 35% of the groups doing it.
@ProvokingThought - Well, you were certainly including the national level in the OP. How is the House to lead? Or are you backing down about the national level?
They can lead on their legislative agenda in the US House and make their best arguments. If they do not make much progress due to lack of cooperation in the Senate or from vetos from the POTUS, that is fine. They still need to lead the fight.
The place where we have the most impact is in the state and below. Those are both consistant statements and themes.
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