As a former Occupier I understand the importance of listening to people who you don't agree with.Learning, practicing and embracing the concept that other peoples opinions and positions are every bit a valid as the ones you already have is vital to a democracy, and a very good thing for individuals too.

As a former Occupier I understand the importance of listening to people who you don't agree with.Learning,  practicing and embracing the concept that other peoples opinions and positions are every bit a valid as the ones you already have is vital to a democracy, and a very good thing for individuals too.
That said: WTF is up with Cruz ? Even the people who like him call him slimy. I know, I know; all politicians are, but can we not elect one who has slimy as his best and only attribute, please ?