Cruz asking GOP to do their duty under Constitution

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's filibuster was impressive.

Naysayers claim that it was pointless because Obamacare won't be defunded this year with a Senate and White House controlled by Democrats. But at a minimum, Cruz and supporting senators have highlighted the huge flaws in the health law and reminded everyone of its unpopularity.


In his 21-hour speech, Cruz was essentially asking his fellow Republicans to stand up or shut up with respect to Obamacare. His maverick strategy has offended some of his colleagues, but what's the alternative if you want to actually create change in Washington?




The history of the British Navy, as I learned from the book “To Rule the Waves: How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World,” provides some relevant lessons. From the 1500s to the 1800s, the navy was blessed with a succession of bold leaders who defeated opponents in France, Spain, and Holland over and over again. Many had a background in privateering, and so they were conditioned to be entrepreneurial and to seize opportunities when they arose.



It's pretty obvious in recent years that House and Senate Republican leaders haven't shown much boldness in fighting for limited government.

Of course, many Republican members don't seem to believe much in limited government, at least judging by their voting records. So there has been a big political void, and now entrepreneurs like Sens. Cruz and Rand Paul are trying to fill it.

