It's widely believed that Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz supported Donald Trump's attempt to overthrow the results of the 2020 election to endear himself to the former president's supporters. The senator is clearly positioning himself for a run in 2024.
Cruz has degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School and is a self-described "Constitutionalist," so it's pretty obvious that his support for the scheme was a cynical ploy.
His efforts look even more sinister after the insurrection at the Capitol building on January 6.
Ted Cruz's transformation from Constitutionalist to Trump impersonator was further evidenced on Wednesday when he used one of Trump's lines to criticize President Biden's executive order to rejoin the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
"By rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, President Biden indicates he's more interested in the views of the citizens of Paris than in the jobs of the citizens of Pittsburgh," Cruz tweeted.
The tweet echoed a remark Trump made in 2017: "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris."
Cruz's use of the former president's words to criticize Biden made him look like he has no idea what the Paris Agreement is actually about. The Paris Agreement has nothing to do with the city, it was a pledge made by 196 countries in 2015 to commit to keeping the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumped on Cruz for his thoughtless metaphor. "Nice tweet Sen. Cruz! Quick question: do you also believe the Geneva Convention was about the views of the citizens of Geneva?" she tweeted.
Country singer Jason Isbell believes that Cruz is playing dumb. Which says a lot about what he thinks of his constituents.
Many wondered why Cruz still had a job after he incited a violent attempt to overthrow the government.
I'm sorry, guy who helped incite a violent insurrection against our Capitol and our democracy where people died says what?
— Chuck Wendig (@ChuckWendig) January 21, 2021
Climate activist Greta Thunberg poked fun at Cruz's tweet.
The tweet was also completely tone-deaf because Cruz himself had just attempted to throw out the votes of millions of people in the state of Pennsylvania, which includes the fine folks of Pittsburgh.
Dear Senator Cruz
This piece of paper you signed couple weeks ago to overturn the election results in PA didn't help strengthen the election integrity in that state. It actually helped people in Moscow undermine our democracy. #CruzResign
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— khoi (@KhoiXBui) January 21, 2021
Some of the harshest words came from actor Seth Rogen.
Then reminded Cruz of how he spinelessly kowtowed to Trump after he insulted his wife's looks.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees reminded Cruz of the fact that the vast majority of jobs in Hollywood are blue-collar, union jobs.
Then there's this:
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We could start a rumor.
Grieving couple comforting each other
This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.