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WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts)
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:50 AM Dec 2013

NOT THE ONION. I REPEAT: NOT THE ONION. Take appropriate precautions.



There’s Now A Coloring Book To Teach Your Children To Love Ted Cruz
ThinkProgress

Are you a new parent terrified that the liberal media will turn your child into an Obama supporter? Or do you just need something to entertain your kids during those long drives to Tea Party rallies? If so, then a brand new coloring book is just the thing for your family! The “Ted Cruz to the Future™ – Comic Coloring Activity Book” is a “non-partisan, fact-driven view of how Texas Sen. Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz became a U.S. senator and details, through his quotes and public information his ideas for what he believes will help America grow,” according to its publisher Really Big Coloring Books.

Some of the “non-partisan, fact-driven” things children will learn from the new book are:

* Ted Cruz Is A Man Of Great Virility And Stamina: Many “career establishment politicians are far too out of shape, old or overweight to even perform such a magnificent feat” as standing on the Senate floor and talking for over 21 hours. But not Ted Cruz!

* Ted Cruz Can See The Future: Cruz spoke with “clairvoyant precision” about the “quickly approaching Obama Care disaster.

The rest: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/12/09/3036431/good-news-tea-party-parents-coloring-book-teach-children-love-ted-cruz/

Still don't believe me?

The goddam thing is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=coloring+books+and+ted+cruz&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acoloring+books+and+ted+cruz
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NOT THE ONION. I REPEAT: NOT THE ONION. Take appropriate precautions. (Original Post) WilliamPitt Dec 2013 OP
You are a *tease*, Mr. Pitt MannyGoldstein Dec 2013 #1
I didn't say you could have one. WilliamPitt Dec 2013 #2
But did you color them yet? pinboy3niner Dec 2013 #19
STOP IT PINBOY3NINER Skittles Dec 2013 #107
You forgot the barf alert. lol InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2013 #80
Here are some pages you can print for yourself Electric Monk Dec 2013 #128
This reviewer at Amazon feels your pain... Junkdrawer Dec 2013 #172
From school boards to this, they are trying hard to indoctrinate kids Gman Dec 2013 #3
Not really. But you would be in a panic to recruit young people too,.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2013 #89
LOL! Gman Dec 2013 #146
wouldnt giving this to your kids rdking647 Dec 2013 #4
note, the top leaf on the tree is labeled White House--subtle! librechik Dec 2013 #5
I wonder what the buttercups on the tree represent Blue Owl Dec 2013 #24
Notice the base, "Tea Plant" That's the kind of flower on a Tea Camellia AnotherDreamWeaver Dec 2013 #82
I'm surprised -- wasn't expecting it to make sense! Blue Owl Dec 2013 #100
I see he is for grass, tho. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #55
Not really hootinholler Dec 2013 #151
Wow! What mind fucking, manchurian candidate hyping, asshole Cha Dec 2013 #133
Justification for and only book burning event I would ever support. n/r UtahLib Dec 2013 #6
I like the big dollar sign the kids can color in their The Tea Party coloring book..............ugh lunasun Dec 2013 #7
the review rule but this is about my favorite roguevalley Dec 2013 #155
Dios mio. marmar Dec 2013 #8
mon Dieu progressoid Dec 2013 #40
Um Himmels willen. Mira Dec 2013 #42
Da legst di nieder. Himmelarschundzwirn. DetlefK Dec 2013 #65
Als ob ich das nicht selber wüsste. The second is Bavarian as well. Mira Dec 2013 #86
my favorite German cuss grasswire Dec 2013 #103
auch... xocet Dec 2013 #49
For sure! mountain grammy Dec 2013 #67
For all ages says it all don't it. Johonny Dec 2013 #9
No reviews yet. surrealAmerican Dec 2013 #10
Yeah, gonna be lots of fun to read them. Get the popcorn ready. DinahMoeHum Dec 2013 #14
I found this review dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #57
I couldn't resist i wrote a review, Heather MC Dec 2013 #121
I will "like" it next time I am there. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #123
Awww My First Amazon "Like" Heather MC Dec 2013 #124
8 reviews as of now! NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 #93
ted puppet crazy cruz likes to play around with children's stories?.. Cha Dec 2013 #136
Well, if you're going to color it, here you go... KansDem Dec 2013 #11
Oh O. I see a tangle of serpents underlying the Tree of Knowledge Berlum Dec 2013 #12
ROFL malaise Dec 2013 #13
This is looks a lot like some previous work Botany Dec 2013 #15
Up two thumbies. DinahMoeHum Dec 2013 #18
Amen. Fearless Leader (R - EvangoBagger Style) Berlum Dec 2013 #22
+1 L0oniX Dec 2013 #48
... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2013 #157
jesus christ is this real? B Calm Dec 2013 #16
Apparently so... jmowreader Dec 2013 #113
LOL llmart Dec 2013 #142
He wouldn't have been manly enough to read Dr. Seuss with no testicles, now would he? jmowreader Dec 2013 #143
gun rights are growing from the 10 commandments? bluemarkers Dec 2013 #17
Not to mention freedom of religion jberryhill Dec 2013 #32
Is there some evil overlord in control of the world? Rex Dec 2013 #20
He's the Senator of Tomorrow -- TODAY! Blue Owl Dec 2013 #21
Check the page in the coming weeks to see the comment section. alfredo Dec 2013 #23
I actually signed in just to give "votes" dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #115
Isn't there anyone in Texas that will stand up and put a stop to this ignorant ..... UCmeNdc Dec 2013 #25
It might be, if there were a kid on the planet... JHB Dec 2013 #28
I am not sure it was meant only for kids. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #62
Oh, these things are NEVER actually for the kids JHB Dec 2013 #95
Hard to believe this is not satire. trusty elf Dec 2013 #26
trusty elf!!!! you've done it again!!!!!!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #53
Nice to hear from you, Blanche! trusty elf Dec 2013 #116
Wicked Berlum Dec 2013 #58
Glad you liked it, Berlum! trusty elf Dec 2013 #118
For once I'm speechless Mira Dec 2013 #88
Mira, you're very kind! trusty elf Dec 2013 #117
What a brilliant piece of photoshopping! LongTomH Dec 2013 #110
Please feel free to use it.... trusty elf Dec 2013 #119
This brought tears to my eyes. liberalmuse Dec 2013 #129
Definitely not a "fun" coloring book JHB Dec 2013 #27
Be afraid, little children. Be very afraid....... Beacool Dec 2013 #29
here Bea, take this and forget about that evil man... dionysus Dec 2013 #56
A Pooh bankie!!! Beacool Dec 2013 #87
I Picture His "Cruz To The Future" as a 50's drive in grilled onions Dec 2013 #30
Makes a great Christmas gift! Ganja Ninja Dec 2013 #31
Children across America will be screaming! LongTomH Dec 2013 #111
Butt wait!!! Plucketeer Dec 2013 #114
Finally a book that George W can understand! 6000eliot Dec 2013 #33
I like the part where Ted shows us the future. BlueJazz Dec 2013 #34
That picture took so long to load that my modem got real hot. L0oniX Dec 2013 #37
or, this future NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #66
I like yours better. There's a road and maybe even a Wal Mart at the top far Left ! BlueJazz Dec 2013 #78
since Republicans seem to love China so much NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #81
Is that old Walled City in Hong Kong? brett_jv Dec 2013 #150
Not sure NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #165
This future is more likely if the Republicans gain control again LongTomH Dec 2013 #112
And the reviews start coming in..... Junkdrawer Dec 2013 #35
I submitted a review just to help out. L0oniX Dec 2013 #43
Can't wait for the paint by numbers edition. L0oniX Dec 2013 #36
Next will be the TED CRUZ crayon collection. Bennyboy Dec 2013 #38
Roots at the bottom!!?? JimboBillyBubbaBob Dec 2013 #39
I see a review in my future... JohnnyRingo Dec 2013 #41
At any given time agent46 Dec 2013 #44
"Ted Cruz Is A Man Of Great Virility And Stamina" geomon666 Dec 2013 #45
No, no -- that's "a massive Koch"... Hekate Dec 2013 #162
Gonna need some extra Bullshit Brown crayons. JEB Dec 2013 #46
Notice how the "Gun Rights" leaf geardaddy Dec 2013 #47
"Tell the Truth - Tell it Often - Tell the Children" jtuck004 Dec 2013 #50
Comes with only one crayon..... A big fat white one. NightWatcher Dec 2013 #51
Ha! I was just about to post - it doesn't come with a black crayon underpants Dec 2013 #84
Talk about low hanging fruit. The jokes write themselves NightWatcher Dec 2013 #105
Let me help xulamaude Dec 2013 #52
LOVE this review on Amazon!!! Quixote1818 Dec 2013 #54
Make sure to say the "good" reviews NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #75
Here are a couple of others from the same publisher: arcane1 Dec 2013 #59
And I thought Newt Gingrich had an ego the size of a planet Aerows Dec 2013 #60
Awesome jsr Dec 2013 #61
What fresh hell is this? Rex Dec 2013 #63
It's fresh, in kind of a smelly way nolabels Dec 2013 #77
Take a look at some of their other issues. geardaddy Dec 2013 #64
Out of stock on amazon NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #68
Probably. calimary Dec 2013 #94
Comments by the publisher: AAO Dec 2013 #69
. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #70
Dear Jesus, Rapture Ted Cruz asap... polichick Dec 2013 #71
I used the Amazon feedback box to point out dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #72
Great idea! emsimon33 Dec 2013 #126
it's a coloring book, and speaks to the reader at a third grade level mnmoderatedem Dec 2013 #73
I'm sure NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #79
It's aimed at idiots. nm Cha Dec 2013 #137
Changing America, one indoctinated child at a time.. mountain grammy Dec 2013 #74
The only thing Ted has going for him packman Dec 2013 #76
Juanita Jean is laughing about this comic book Gothmog Dec 2013 #83
OMG "The coloring book will keep Dubya busy during this very long trip." LMAO L0oniX Dec 2013 #145
Does it come with Canadian crayons? underpants Dec 2013 #85
Can we order crayons with it? Spirochete Dec 2013 #90
Yes, but you won't like the colors -- Nay Dec 2013 #167
Temporarily out of stock! mainer Dec 2013 #91
Out of Stock. I sense a lot of gag (literally) gifts this year. nolabear Dec 2013 #92
I'll wait for the Kindle Edition. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2013 #96
You can also pre-order his filibuster speech! treestar Dec 2013 #97
Notice that 2naSalit Dec 2013 #98
6 of 7 'reviews', at least so far; greiner3 Dec 2013 #99
Now, if they would put Mein kampf in comic book form, janlyn Dec 2013 #101
The tree roots look like FSM... Wounded Bear Dec 2013 #102
Just sick, sick, sick! nonoxy9 Dec 2013 #104
All I can say, Will, is... ReRe Dec 2013 #106
Is that a CANADIAN Maple tree? Tom Ripley Dec 2013 #108
It's a CANADIAN politician. They go together. jmowreader Dec 2013 #144
I particularly like this comment... geardaddy Dec 2013 #109
Is this supposed to make up for those christmas presents Scott Walker stole from teabagger's kids? Matariki Dec 2013 #120
It won't be in my house. mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2013 #122
The Amazon reviews are priceless emsimon33 Dec 2013 #125
that's worth it right there.. thanks emsimon nm Cha Dec 2013 #132
Liberals make the absolute best critics. Awesome! nt adirondacker Dec 2013 #139
This is all about generating wealth for Teabagger Elected Officials... Blue Idaho Dec 2013 #127
If you have not read TNNurse Dec 2013 #130
biggest question is onethatcares Dec 2013 #131
Did anyone read the pages in the preview????? ChangeUp106 Dec 2013 #134
Am I the only one bothered by the quotations marks around "Ted" Cruz? Nine Dec 2013 #135
Is it just me? I find this coloring book rather off-putting. scarletwoman Dec 2013 #138
more propaganda TimeToEvolve Dec 2013 #140
what gopiscrap Dec 2013 #169
Does it have a geometry section? Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #141
Trapezoid? shenmue Dec 2013 #159
LOOKS LIKE THE ONION, LOOKS LIKE THE ONION, LOOKS LIKE THE ONION..... Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #147
Kim Jong Il could control the weather according to his Cult of Personality Nanjing to Seoul Dec 2013 #148
Ted wants to be our next "Dear Leader" Botany Dec 2013 #164
What a maroon. blkmusclmachine Dec 2013 #149
Here's my review. It's currently "under consideration." We'll see if it gets printed. NBachers Dec 2013 #152
good one NewJeffCT Dec 2013 #166
he will need to come out with a dumbed-down version at some point Enrique Dec 2013 #153
my review roguevalley Dec 2013 #154
Scott Walker probably... 3catwoman3 Dec 2013 #156
I wouldn't even give this to someone I hate. Nika Dec 2013 #158
Make sure you color in the tiny penis donheld Dec 2013 #160
The new GOP logo nikto Dec 2013 #161
Cthulhu loves you! LongTomH Dec 2013 #170
That was a fun visit to Amazon. Didn't leave a comment, but recced up a bunch. Hekate Dec 2013 #163
The fatal flaw in this is HillWilliam Dec 2013 #168
Okay, second reply - why the FUCK is he pointing at a tree? Rex Dec 2013 #171

Junkdrawer

(27,993 posts)
172. This reviewer at Amazon feels your pain...
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 03:12 PM
Dec 2013

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Dreams turn into nightmares while waiting for this coloring book!, December 9, 2013
By Daniel R Barnett (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME) This review is from: Ted Cruz to the Future - Comic Coloring Activity Book (Paperback)

Buyer beware! Ever since I ordered this product I have been having these recurring nightmares every night, the same one each time. It always happens on an icy December morning; I am standing in my yard watering my plants, and the fog is just really thick everywhere, when suddenly I see the mailman driving up. I think to myself, "Oh, he must be carrying my Ted Cruz to the Future - Comic Coloring Activity Book that I ordered a few days ago," and I walk up to the gate and wave to him.

But I don't see him wave back. I wave harder and harder and start yelling, but he doesn't turn to face me. Maybe the fog is really thick, and he didn't see? I start running towards the mail truck, but he drives right by without slowing in the slightest. And as I try to run after him I yell, "Stop! Stop!" but it is no use as it feels as if I am running in slow motion and that the mailman is in full speed as he turns the corner. Suddenly before he passes out of view, he throws something out of his window. Is it? Can it be? A Ted Cruz to the Future coloring book?!? I try to run up to it, but I can never get there. I am just running in place, running, running, and then I just wake up in a cold sweat. I never want to dream it again, but I am afraid it will be the same tonight too.

...

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2JBLUSGBS7AA4/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1619530953&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
89. Not really. But you would be in a panic to recruit young people too,....
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:02 PM
Dec 2013

....if every meeting your 70+ group held started off by a head count to see who died since the last meeting.

Then there's the part where someone dozes off in their chair and everyone thinks they lost another one.

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
155. the review rule but this is about my favorite
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:15 PM
Dec 2013

The new title is much better than the old one which was "Teddy the Turd Goes to Washington and Wastes $24 Billion in Taxpayer Funds on a Self-Aggrandizing Publicity Stunt While Working People Starve" which was too wordy for most three-year-olds. It's hard enough getting the little pukes to say "Well regulated militia." We learn how Teddy was born in the little town of Bethlehem, PA - not in some commie country - and there was no room at the inn so they put him in a basket and hid him in the Rush's buttcrack...but I don't want to spoil it! Ignore it today!

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
65. Da legst di nieder. Himmelarschundzwirn.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:34 PM
Dec 2013

The first one is not german, it's bavarian.
Literal translation: "There you ly down."
It means: "Because of this, you will have to ly down." or "You will faint."

The second one just means "Heavens, ass and thread!" and is a collection of random words, but nevertheless a swear-word.

Mira

(22,380 posts)
86. Als ob ich das nicht selber wüsste. The second is Bavarian as well.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:57 PM
Dec 2013

As you know that mine meant "heavensaviorsacrament" with sacrament alone also being a Bavarian swearword just for the hell of it.
Mich trifft der Schlag. "I'mbeingstruckbylightning"
Another one I love.

Nice to meet you DetlefK

surrealAmerican

(11,360 posts)
10. No reviews yet.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:10 AM
Dec 2013

I was seriously disappointed. I'll have to check back at Amazon in a few days. This is bound to attract some impressive commentary.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
57. I found this review
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:21 PM
Dec 2013

"I particularly like the part where Cruz's parents put him in a basket of rushes, and set him afloat on the Atlantic where he drifts, guided by the hand of God, to Canada."


feel free to add your own review......I am thinking up one for later addition.

 

Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
121. I couldn't resist i wrote a review,
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 06:38 PM
Dec 2013

Mine was more serious than funny
I did say "Don't buy this book unless you need a bird cage liner"

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
93. 8 reviews as of now!
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:08 PM
Dec 2013

Read 'em and weep! An example:

Glorious Leader Ted Cruz now speaks to our Future Cadres! The Anointed One is now putting into action all that he learned at the feet of his father, Dearest Leader.

The smighting of the Unbelievers shall soon proceed as soon as our next generation of God's Most Holy Army arises from the ranks of kindergartens nationwide, full of Love and Zeal for our Great Leader, and kills every Commie Liberal Socialist Fascist Democrat that stands in the way of the glorious merging of Church, State, and Corporations, just as prophesied in The Most Holy Republican Teabagger Bible!

Berlum

(7,044 posts)
12. Oh O. I see a tangle of serpents underlying the Tree of Knowledge
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:12 AM
Dec 2013

Ain't that biblically verboten, or something? 'scuse me. Gotta wonder. What are the Occultist Republicons up to now?

jmowreader

(50,553 posts)
113. Apparently so...
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 03:43 PM
Dec 2013

And if it wasn't for Will buying them all to keep them out of the hands of impressionable youth, you could have had one too.

Problem is, they drew him with no tentacles.

llmart

(15,536 posts)
142. LOL
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 08:44 PM
Dec 2013

I actually read your post as "they drew him with no testicles" which would probably be a legitimate characterization of the twerp.

jmowreader

(50,553 posts)
143. He wouldn't have been manly enough to read Dr. Seuss with no testicles, now would he?
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 08:56 PM
Dec 2013

The scary one is the page about Ted's 21 hour filibuster. "Obama Care is not working," declared Ted. The people in the Evil Socialist Democratic Party(TM) said, "that's because it isn't in effect yet, dumbass."

bluemarkers

(536 posts)
17. gun rights are growing from the 10 commandments?
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:16 AM
Dec 2013

That's so cool!!!

"Virility and stamina", A porn star is born

OMG what a joke, for real this is a joke right?


For months now, I can't stand to look at his face or hear his voice, he is so swarmy and gross. I get that sick feeling in my stomach every time.


 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
32. Not to mention freedom of religion
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:31 AM
Dec 2013

I'm pretty sure the 10 Commandments are not a particularly good basis for the notion of "worship whatever God, if any, you want".

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
20. Is there some evil overlord in control of the world?
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:17 AM
Dec 2013

Who else would create such pomp crap to punish humanity?

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
115. I actually signed in just to give "votes"
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 04:28 PM
Dec 2013

to the ever growing comments.
You know, where it asks "Is this comment helpful"....

My favorite one so far:
The new title is much better than the old one which was "Teddy the Turd Goes to Washington and Wastes $24 Billion in Taxpayer Funds on a Self-Aggrandizing Publicity Stunt While Working People Starve" which was too wordy for most three-year-olds.

UCmeNdc

(9,600 posts)
25. Isn't there anyone in Texas that will stand up and put a stop to this ignorant .....
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:23 AM
Dec 2013

blatant child propaganda?

JHB

(37,158 posts)
28. It might be, if there were a kid on the planet...
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:27 AM
Dec 2013

...that might pay attention to more than the lines. "Ooh, lots of space to color in!"

It suffers the same fatal flaw as thousands of preachy things directed at "kids". It's just dull.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
62. I am not sure it was meant only for kids.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:31 PM
Dec 2013

I think this thing is for the Repub faithful.
Judging from their protest signs, they do not seem to be very literate.

JHB

(37,158 posts)
95. Oh, these things are NEVER actually for the kids
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:13 PM
Dec 2013

They're for the parents and grandparents, to buy "for the kids" while stroking their own... er... let's just say "political team spirit".

liberalmuse

(18,672 posts)
129. This brought tears to my eyes.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 07:10 PM
Dec 2013

And the wheel barrow full of manure isn't completely to blame. This should be added as an insert into Cruz's Youth coloring book. Now THIS is something the kids would "get".

JHB

(37,158 posts)
27. Definitely not a "fun" coloring book
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:23 AM
Dec 2013

Really, what kid would get excited playing with this. Definitely a "just buying it for the kids" jerkfest for the parents.

On the other hand, it makes a nice template for experimenting with clown faces.

grilled onions

(1,957 posts)
30. I Picture His "Cruz To The Future" as a 50's drive in
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:27 AM
Dec 2013

But the farther he "cruze's" the farther back in time he goes until his modern SUV ends up as the Flintstone mobile. I could see him passing these things out at a rally that ranks up there there with "tea party fedoras&quot you know any hat with enough teabags to make a gallon of sun tea!)After all his fans couldn't have too much of the gray matter(white either)--what does it matter-- to carry on a great conversation so these books would come in handy. The only catch is they will charge for the crayons and it will be a hefty one!

Ganja Ninja

(15,953 posts)
31. Makes a great Christmas gift!
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:31 AM
Dec 2013

Imagine the smiles on kids faces when they wake up and find this under the tree.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
81. since Republicans seem to love China so much
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:53 PM
Dec 2013

Outside of that one/two child policy, I figured they want the US to have China-like slums, too.

brett_jv

(1,245 posts)
150. Is that old Walled City in Hong Kong?
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 09:58 PM
Dec 2013

It was such a blight even the Chinese government couldn't tolerate it and finally tore it down.

Some interesting history there though ... for a while there it was quite the epitome of what happens when 'total laissez-faire' is in effect.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
165. Not sure
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 09:32 AM
Dec 2013

but, I've been to China several times, and I remember some spectacular metro areas that make Manhattan look old & puny, but not far from there, you see places like my above picture where you're just stunned at the difference and wonder how so many people can live like that.

LongTomH

(8,636 posts)
112. This future is more likely if the Republicans gain control again
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 03:29 PM
Dec 2013

There won't be many trees left in a Republican America.

Junkdrawer

(27,993 posts)
35. And the reviews start coming in.....
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:36 AM
Dec 2013

I particularly like the part where Cruz's parents put him in a basket of rushes, and set him afloat on the Atlantic where he drifts, guided by the hand of God, to Canada.

http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Cruz-Future-Coloring-Activity/dp/1619530953/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386603195&sr=8-1&keywords=coloring+books+and+ted+cruz

 

L0oniX

(31,493 posts)
43. I submitted a review just to help out.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:45 AM
Dec 2013



Aw my review was rejected. Well it's the thought that counts.
 

Bennyboy

(10,440 posts)
38. Next will be the TED CRUZ crayon collection.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:39 AM
Dec 2013

White, off white, off'r white and off'est white will be the only colors.

JohnnyRingo

(18,624 posts)
41. I see a review in my future...
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:42 AM
Dec 2013

The first one there is pretty funny, and I consider that a challenge. Now I have something to do later tonight.

I expect to see many more as this makes the rounds on the internet.

agent46

(1,262 posts)
44. At any given time
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:46 AM
Dec 2013

At any given time, there are probably half a dozen religious cults in America using political leverage, propaganda and corporate money to establish a foothold in the mass culture and control in the halls of power. Ted Cruz's cult is just one of the more blatant ones these days, hoping to extend their 15 minutes of notoriety into a permanent beachhead in Washington. The power grab by Ted Cruz and his backers is basically just another affiliation of fascist authoritarian thugs using religion and media as a tool for influence and control over the slobs who actually pay attention to this disingenuous bullshit. Not to say Ted Cruz isn't dangerous. These days, we should never underestimate the threat of the fundamentalist mob mentality.

geomon666

(7,512 posts)
45. "Ted Cruz Is A Man Of Great Virility And Stamina"
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:47 AM
Dec 2013

So he has a massive cock and he knows how to use it? What is this shit?

 

jtuck004

(15,882 posts)
50. "Tell the Truth - Tell it Often - Tell the Children"
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:07 PM
Dec 2013

only $5.69.

In simpler times they used to just put coal in your stocking...

Happy Holidays...


Quixote1818

(28,928 posts)
54. LOVE this review on Amazon!!!
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:19 PM
Dec 2013

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Everyone Needs To Purchase This!
By Ikonos on December 9, 2013

Glorious Leader Ted Cruz now speaks to our Future Cadres! The Anointed One is now putting into action all that he learned at the feet of his father, Dearest Leader.

The smighting of the Unbelievers shall soon proceed as soon as our next generation of God's Most Holy Army arises from the ranks of kindergartens nationwide, full of Love and Zeal for our Great Leader, and kills every Commie Liberal Socialist Fascist Democrat that stands in the way of the glorious merging of Church, State, and Corporations, just as prophesied in The Most Holy Republican Teabagger Bible!

http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Cruz-Future-Coloring-Activity/dp/1619530953/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386605765&sr=8-1&keywords=Ted+Cruz+to+the+future
 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
60. And I thought Newt Gingrich had an ego the size of a planet
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:29 PM
Dec 2013

This guy makes Newt look downright humble.

calimary

(81,220 posts)
94. Probably.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:11 PM
Dec 2013

I remember when limbaugh became a "best-selling author." He used to have a TV show. With a set, and a stage, and he'd sit there and fart out the mouth only you could see it as opposed to just hearing it on the radio.

Well... if you DID go see, you might have noticed the backdrop on that set, behind where he'd be onstage, was a wall of his books. Quite literally - a WALL of his books. Stacks upon stacks. They covered the entire camera view behind him - in any shot from any angle. I'd bet hard money that those were all purchased by either his production company or his sponsor or some frickin' wrong-wing "think" tank to create this display. And of course, all those would be credited to him as sales, and even though in bulk-buys, it would still be enough to catapult him artificially to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. That's how it's done with ALL those screeds - ann coulter's, that-guy-whose-name-rhymes-with-VANITY's, dear-darling sarah palin's, EVERYBODY'S.

Just yet another sneaky-ass method of putting a thumb on the scale to create the illusion that these are hot topics and hot authors. And of course then that makes it far easier and more compelling to make the case for booking them on all the talk shows and all the news shows - "NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR dontchaknow?!?!?!" Basically just more mind-fucking. Which begets these snake-oilers getting even MORE exposure on the airwaves and in the review pages and keep them talked about and give them "credibility" so that they can then write columns and op/ed pieces that will get used because, after all, they are "NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS dontchaknow?!?!?!" And it's as phony as a three-dollar bill. Or ann romney's or ted cruz's sincerity, whichever comes up (like a hairball) first.

 

AAO

(3,300 posts)
69. Comments by the publisher:
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:40 PM
Dec 2013

In a continuation of the company's popular series Tell the Truth - Tell it Often - Tell the Children designed for all ages to promote positive healthy discussion and understanding, Really Big Coloring Books®, Inc. (RBCB) turns complex challenges or issues into a relevant format with an emphasis for youth. The Cruz to the Future book is a non-partisan, fact-driven view of how Texas Sen. Rafael Edward Ted Cruz became a U.S. senator and details, through his quotes and public information his ideas for what he believes will help America grow. Cruz has openly identifies with the Tea Party and garners support from the Republican Liberty Caucus and many independents including democrats. The Washington Post calls Cruz s Texas senate election victory the biggest upset ... a true grassroots victory against very long odds. Texas Sen. Rafael Edward Ted Cruz has become a rejuvenation for the Tea Party movement in the U.S. His 21-hour speech on the Senate floor in September 2013 propelled Cruz into the national spotlight. Cruz s beliefs and actions stir much emotion in those following the political realm, he is a modern 'superhero' to many and looked upon in adoration and abomination by some. 'The Cruz to the FutureTM coloring book is suitable for any student desk in America, as millions of people across the country admire, respect and portray Mr. Cruz as a positive role model for children, stated publisher Wayne Bell. Parents have told our company they enjoy modern day heroes and positive role models in children's literature and Mr. Cruz as a sitting U.S. Senator certainly meets the criteria', continued Bell. RBCB created this comic coloring and activity book not as an endorsement of Sen. Ted Cruz but rather as an educational tool to be used in schools and perhaps as a handout for groups, clubs and organizations. Information to contact Cruz, through both direct mail and social media, is presented at the end of the book. He is a positive role model worthy of study in any school. All information is fact-based, evidenced in truth and is made available to the public. The book is designed for children of all ages as well as parents, teachers and educators and may be used in the classroom as a tool to promote discussion on issues relevant to the subject matter. Not only do pages describe Cruz s early years, education and Tea Party stance in an easy way for parents and educators to explain to their children and students, but crossword puzzles and words searches along with other games and activities provide thought-provoking information and steps for more research. This book displays topics such as small business and the Pledge of Allegiance and Cruz s views on them.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
72. I used the Amazon feedback box to point out
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:41 PM
Dec 2013

the book description(where you click to "read more" about the book)
reads like campaign material and asked if Amazon endorses Cruz.
Feel free to do the same.
Maybe after a few comments about it, Amazon will re-think offering the book.

mnmoderatedem

(3,724 posts)
73. it's a coloring book, and speaks to the reader at a third grade level
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:42 PM
Dec 2013

Are we sure it isn't aimed at his constituents, and not children?

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
76. The only thing Ted has going for him
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:50 PM
Dec 2013

is his last name: "Cruz"-cruising. If we were dealing with given names like the American Indians did-names that suggested their future or path on life- he'd be called Ted Vomit in Mouth or Ted without a Thought.


Nay

(12,051 posts)
167. Yes, but you won't like the colors --
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 10:35 AM
Dec 2013

n****r brown
c***k yellow
r*****n red

The fact that this 'coloring book' even exists says volumes about this country, unfortunately.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,174 posts)
96. I'll wait for the Kindle Edition.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:13 PM
Dec 2013

That way I can give it to my neighbor -- it'll make a nice addition to their PC monitor that has white-out all over the screen from their numerous postings on the intertubes.

2naSalit

(86,536 posts)
98. Notice that
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:19 PM
Dec 2013

gun rights and free enterprise are leaves that come out of the ten commandments branch?

I hope it winds up like SP's and GW's books, the recycle bin!!!

 

greiner3

(5,214 posts)
99. 6 of 7 'reviews', at least so far;
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:22 PM
Dec 2013

Are 1 star with the 7th giving 3.

At least this latter is 'sort' of honest;

"17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Like the Bible!!
By Shari Lewis on December 9, 2013
I particularly like the part where Cruz's parents put him in a basket of rushes, and set him afloat on the Atlantic where he drifts, guided by the hand of God, to Canada."

I do not want to read the book in order to find out if this is snarky, although me thinks it is.

BTW, the 1 star ratings are along the lines of what I'd write.

janlyn

(735 posts)
101. Now, if they would put Mein kampf in comic book form,
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:36 PM
Dec 2013

everyone on the side of the batshit crazy right wing would be happy!

geardaddy

(24,926 posts)
109. I particularly like this comment...
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 02:43 PM
Dec 2013

"I have one question, and I ask it with all sincerity. Is there a crayon in the color of blind ambition?"

emsimon33

(3,128 posts)
125. The Amazon reviews are priceless
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 06:58 PM
Dec 2013

Here's a sample:

"I particularly like the part where Cruz's parents put him in a basket of rushes, and set him afloat on the Atlantic where he drifts, guided by the hand of God, to Canada. "

Blue Idaho

(5,048 posts)
127. This is all about generating wealth for Teabagger Elected Officials...
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 07:09 PM
Dec 2013

Add this to the rest of their efforts to generate as much cash from their elected office. Ever wonder why the House votes 40+ times to kill Obamacare, and passed endless bills that limit Women's rights, or to take money from the poor - the sick - and the old? Well there is a sick "base" out there that loves this kind of mean spirited red meat. Congress critters know this shit will never go anywhere but its terrific fundraising fodder and it drives up their speaking fees.

Teapublicans don't view holding office as serving the nation, they see it as a way to increase their personal wealth.

Always have, always will.

ChangeUp106

(549 posts)
134. Did anyone read the pages in the preview?????
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 07:46 PM
Dec 2013

From the 21-hour Epic Speech chapter:

"Truth-be-known, a lot of the career establishment politicians are far too out of shape, old or overweight to even perform such a magnificent feat, God bless them all."

"The speech was important because millions of Americans believe Obama Care is worse than any war"

No f'ing way this is real.

Nine

(1,741 posts)
135. Am I the only one bothered by the quotations marks around "Ted" Cruz?
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 07:52 PM
Dec 2013

Such a bizarre editorial choice. Makes it seem like his criminal alias.

Sorry, the English major in me is squirming.

 

Nanjing to Seoul

(2,088 posts)
148. Kim Jong Il could control the weather according to his Cult of Personality
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 09:46 PM
Dec 2013

Ted Cruz can see the future.

Oh. My. Fucking. God!

NBachers

(17,103 posts)
152. Here's my review. It's currently "under consideration." We'll see if it gets printed.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:03 PM
Dec 2013

Last edited Tue Dec 10, 2013, 10:46 AM - Edit history (1)

Shouldn't this book be over in the colon cleansing section?

Shouldn't this book be over in the colon cleansing section? Proper elimination for a tea-bagger nation. Then it could be a runny-way best seller.

On edit- Yes, they posted it!

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
166. good one
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 09:34 AM
Dec 2013

let us know if it gets posted.

Mine was "A Cruz future looks bleak" or something like that.

Enrique

(27,461 posts)
153. he will need to come out with a dumbed-down version at some point
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:06 PM
Dec 2013

remember most of his fans are teabaggers.

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
154. my review
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:10 PM
Dec 2013

Ted Cruz, the Canadian Senator from Texas can cure gall stones by putting his hands on you. Oh wait, that's his dad and his master, Benny Hinn. As you can see on the cover, Ted Cruz values his own roots. They start in Cuba where his father was born and end up in Canada where Theodore was born. Next time you hear him judge another person on their Murikanism, remember he came from a foreign land and doesn't know better.

Bless his heart.

the reviews are awesome.

3catwoman3

(23,973 posts)
156. Scott Walker probably...
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:15 PM
Dec 2013

...wishes he had thought of this. At least then Wisconsin kids would have something in their stockings.

Hekate

(90,645 posts)
163. That was a fun visit to Amazon. Didn't leave a comment, but recced up a bunch.
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 04:29 AM
Dec 2013

I wonder when the other side will show up ...

HillWilliam

(3,310 posts)
168. The fatal flaw in this is
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 10:58 AM
Dec 2013

reichwingers aren't evolved enough to handle crayons. Most of us are pretty sure they don't even own a pair of opposible thumbs (or a full set of teeth).

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
171. Okay, second reply - why the FUCK is he pointing at a tree?
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 03:01 PM
Dec 2013

Is it supposed to talk or something? I SWEAR that man is the anti-christ!

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