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writing · @numpypython · Feb 25 '18

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When You Choose A Dumb Example To Support Your Cause - Doh!

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Gun control is front and center after the latest school shooting in Florida and it is interesting to see politicians who've taken money from the gun lobby squirm their way out of this one. First we had Marco Rubio's robotic answers at the CNN town hall and not to be outdone, Ted Cruz is trying to make himself seem more human by referencing The Simpsons, although it would have helped if he actually watched the show.

During the Conservative Political Action Conference, better known as CPAC, [Ted Cruz was asked to discuss gun control](http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/ted-cruz-really-did-not-nail-this-simpsons-analogy.html) in the context of a *Simpsons* episode where Marge and Homer disagree about having guns in the house.

Cruz, who claims to be a Simpsons fan (that cringeworthy video he did for Buzzfeed), said the following:

>“I think the Democrats are the party of Lisa Simpson and the Republicans are, happily, the party of Homer and Bart and Maggie and Marge.”

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. Any real Simpsons fan can see what's wrong with this. Lisa's the intelligent one and the voice of reason in the show. On the other hand, Homer is poorly informed and reacts to everything without thinking. So that's what he really thinks about his voters...

## There's a Simpsons episode for everything

![1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfFZ6tf3ZQpsBzrjBXc3aUQ63msjnGgUKj83nquMPEj6W/1.jpg)

Just as there's a Donald Trump tweet about everything, there's also a Simpsons episode for everything. It made the rounds back in November '16 when Donald Trump won the elections but back in 2000, [the show predicted Lisa would become president in 2020 after Trump tanks the economy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtparSnQhFc). Increasing debts and rising interest rates make that look increasing likely.

## What kind of a person votes for Ted Cruz?

> *"You have to understand that I like Ted Cruz probably more than my colleagues like Ted Cruz, and I hate Ted Cruz,"* - Al Franken

Honest question, why do people even vote for Ted? He's not very personable. He's a hypocrite - just voted to increase the debt, voted against aid for Hurricane Sandy which affected the East coast but expects help for Hurricane Harvey, among other fiascos. He may try to come off as folksy but let's face it... his wife used to work for Goldman.

If it's any consolation, it looks like he's about to be voted out.

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@cryptobarry · Feb 25 '18

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Ted voted out? That seems unlikely. I’d be interested in seeing the polling that indicates this.

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@numpypython · Feb 25 '18

Still too early for the polls to tell but his challenger has raised a lot more funds. That said, Ted's a Koch donation away from changing that.

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@heristeem · Feb 25 '18

May be an experience for everyone

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@mmasim · Feb 25 '18

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The latest shooting in Florida is a matter of grave concern and there should be consensus to find a solution to this huge menace.

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@numpypython · Feb 25 '18

Couldn't agree more. Can't believe that even after so many children have been killed, vested interests win.

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@sushovon002 · Feb 25 '18

Amazing writing sir...👍

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@numpypython · Feb 25 '18

Thank you :)

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@whatamidoing · Feb 25 '18

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Their all slimey on both sides.  he happens to be one of the slimiest.  I think we need to build more consensus and understanding across communities and stop waiting for politicians to do it for us, cause they won’t.

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@numpypython · Feb 25 '18

Haha while i agree that no politician is truly clean, i don't think that they're equally slimy. Politicians defend money, not people's interests and it is interesting because there was historical precedence for this a hundred years ago.

Too bad that the money interest candidate died and his VP came to power. That VP was Teddy Roosevelt and he was the anti-money candidate.

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