Debate on the Source of Rights


The episode opens with criticism of Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who argued in a Senate hearing that constitutional rights come from the government rather than from God.


Cruz frames this as a radical departure from America’s founding principles, citing the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson’s writings.


The discussion emphasizes that if rights come from government, they can be taken away, whereas God-given rights are “unalienable.”


Religion and the Democratic Party


Cruz and Ferguson argue that the Democratic Party is increasingly hostile toward people of faith (Christian, Jewish, Catholic).


They highlight responses from religious leaders, including Bishop Robert Barron, who strongly opposed Kaine’s remarks and defended the idea that rights come from God.


Border Security and the Cartels


The podcast shifts to the issue of border security and drug cartels, especially the Sinaloa cartel.


They cite a DEA operation in New England that arrested 171 cartel members in one week, seizing fentanyl and counterfeit pills.


Cruz and Ferguson warn about the danger of fentanyl-laced pills, especially for young people, describing it as a national epidemic and the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18–45.


U.S. Government Action Against Cartels


They discuss U.S. military and DEA efforts to combat cartels, including operations in Mexico, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.


Cruz praises the government’s recent designation of cartels as terrorist organizations and the deployment of military assets to fight drug trafficking.

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Debate on the Source of Rights
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The episode opens with criticism of Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who argued in a Senate hearing that constitutional rights come from the government rather than from God.
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Cruz frames this as a radical departure from America&rsquo;s founding principles, citing the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson&rsquo;s writings.
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The discussion emphasizes that if rights come from government, they can be taken away, whereas God-given rights are &ldquo;unalienable.&rdquo;
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Religion and the Democratic Party
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Cruz and Ferguson argue that the Democratic Party is increasingly hostile toward people of faith (Christian, Jewish, Catholic).
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They highlight responses from religious leaders, including Bishop Robert Barron, who strongly opposed Kaine&rsquo;s remarks and defended the idea that rights come from God.
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Border Security and the Cartels
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The podcast shifts to the issue of border security and drug cartels, especially the Sinaloa cartel.
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They cite a DEA operation in New England that arrested 171 cartel members in one week, seizing fentanyl and counterfeit pills.
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Cruz and Ferguson warn about the danger of fentanyl-laced pills, especially for young people, describing it as a national epidemic and the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18&ndash;45.
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U.S. Government Action Against Cartels
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They discuss U.S. military and DEA efforts to combat cartels, including operations in Mexico, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.
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Cruz praises the government&rsquo;s recent designation of cartels as terrorist organizations and the deployment of military assets to fight drug trafficking.
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Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,&rdquo; you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

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Who We Are-Dems Abandon God & the Declaration of Independence plus Cartels in every Community in America

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