His reason was that he wanted to know what the man actually said without news filters. In the end, he didn't like what he had to say, but at least he thought with HIS brain, not with CNN's or MSNBC's.
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I personally despise the GOP, and maybe my prejudices/bias are part of the problem you're referring to, BUT in principle, I have a lot of respect for individuals who think for themselves and make their own minds up without being told what to think by the media (left, centre or right-wing). Whilst I'd personally disagree with him if he had taken Cruz's side, I still respect his integrity and open-mindedness in exploring things for himself. A lot of us are afraid to be so bold for fear of being labelled.
Like I say, I despise the GOP, but, in theory, I do wish more of us did our own research without fear of being criticised/censored. Unfortunately, too many people on *my* side of the political spectrum are very quick to attack and deride anyone who says "I do my own research," which is a VERY BAD LOOK. The left should be endorsing FREE THINKING and SELF-EDUCATION. It's anathema to mindless deference, unquestioning ignorance and elitism. Back in the day, it used to be a badge of honour among the left to question authority; now, it's liable to get you shunned.
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