Ted Cruz, the Nigerian prince of direct mail

[stamperben]

For a good Christian, Ted Cruz sure does play dirty. He's perfecting the art of deceiving would-be voters, whether by lying about Ben Carson dropping out of the race, or trying to threaten them into voting for him by implying not voting would get them in trouble with the law. His latest direct mailing, however, might be his scummiest—and scammiest—move yet.​

Ted Cruz, the Nigerian prince of direct mail

 

[JustOneWay]

I have come to expect this from a few of the Latino politicians.

 

[stamperben]

I have come to expect this from a few of the Latino politicians.

In my days back in Calf I have known more than a few Latino politicians and I don't believe any of them were scummy like this.

 

[JustOneWay]

In my days back in Calf I have known more than a few Latino politicians and I don't believe any of them were scummy like this.

Were they of the conservative bent?

I read this story earlier today, and it did not surprise me. There is something seriously wrong with a candidate when most of the people in his own party dislike him, and he actively uses less than honest tactics to achieve his goal of being President. Either this guy is completely ignorant to the type of campaign he is running, or he really is as bad as people in his own party say.

 

[Hetta]

For a good Christian, Ted Cruz sure does play dirty. He's perfecting the art of deceiving would-be voters, whether by lying about Ben Carson dropping out of the race, or trying to threaten them into voting for him by implying not voting would get them in trouble with the law. His latest direct mailing, however, might be his scummiest—and scammiest—move yet.​

Ted Cruz, the Nigerian prince of direct mail

That sucks. I hope that people don't fall for it. I remember many years ago, when we moved here in fact, I took out a trial subscription with Time magazine. When the trial ended, I did not take on the subscription, but started receiving "invoices" and only by looking closely could you see that they were in fact only valid if I wished to take out a paid subscription. Someone else who did not read small print might have sent a check. I emailed them a pretty disgusted email, and they apologized and said they would send them no more, but I wonder how many are conned by this kind of maneuver. I don't often say that things should be banned, but this kind of sleight of hand used by Cruz really should be banned.

 

[stamperben]

Were they of the conservative bent?

I read this story earlier today, and it did not surprise me. There is something seriously wrong with a candidate when most of the people in his own party dislike him, and he actively uses less than honest tactics to achieve his goal of being President. Either this guy is completely ignorant to the type of campaign he is running, or he really is as bad as people in his own party say.

No, they were of a like mind to myself.

He really IS as bad as those in his party, those who who know him best, say he is.

 

[NightHawkeye]

CHECK ENCLOSED!

Sounds like matching funds. Contribute x amount to the Ted Cruz campaign and matching funds for the same amount are given to the campaign. This is bad in what alternate universe?

You were expecting free money from a serious conservative candidate? Really?

 

[JustOneWay]

Confirmed....

Cruz's mail is no better than junk mail to be tossed in the garbage.

 

[cow451]

You were expecting free money from a serious conservative candidate? Really?

Nah! But a little class would be nice.

 

[NightHawkeye]

Nah! But a little class would be nice.

If it's the mailer I'm recalling ... it was classy.

 

[cow451]

If it's the mailer I'm recalling ... it was classy.

Cruz. Class all the way.

 

[NightHawkeye]

Cruz. Class all the way.

Even after she endorsed the Donald, Cruz reiterated the sentiment and expressed his gratitude for her prior support.

 

[cow451]

Even after she endorsed the Donald, Cruz reiterated the sentiment and expressed his gratitude for her prior support.

Which reinforces the ick factor with Cruz.