Posted on 02/18/2015 10:22:11 AM PST by presidio9
e stopped short of declaring that he's running for president, but Ben Carson promised Monday he'd bring a no-holds-barred conservatism to the campaign trail. And he vowed to never – ever – soft-pedal his views to avoid giving offense..
"I hate political correctness, and I will never yield to the PC police," Carson told about 250 people at the Palm Beach Republican Club. And he delivered in a 39-minute speech, delivered without notes, and about 10 minutes of answering audience questions.
Carson wants:
•Much tougher U.S. action to combat Islamic State, known as ISIS. He said the desire by many citizens and officials to avoid extensive U.S. military involvement is "a very immature attitude." Carson said he "would even be in favor of capturing and controlling the oil wells in those areas."
"The best time to exterminate [ISIS] it is now. If we wait two or three years it's going to be much bigger, much more complex and much harder to eradicate," he said. But he thinks President Barack Obama may not even see the threat. The only way to change his mind, Carson said, might be a "brain transplant."
•Stronger American leadership, in contrast to what he sees as lacking under Obama.
"America as the pinnacle nation in the world has the responsibility of leadership. And when we don't lead, it's like having a third-grade class with no teacher. All kinds of things start erupting all over the place."
•A public that's serious about what is really important.
"We have dumbed things down. …You look at what we emphasize in our society: sports, entertainment, lifestyles of the rich and famous. Everybody knows who's on 'Dancing With the Stars' and who's playing in the game," he said. "I'm not -SNIP-
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Get back to us when Ben Carson fully understands our rights and liberties come from God himself - See his statements about the 2nd amendment.
Every interview with Ben Carson convinces me that he’s not close to ready for prime time. Strange and flat demeanor. Very programmed answers with close adherence to talking points. People are only interested in him because he’s accomplished, courageous and black. However, that doesn’t add up to presidential.
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Agreed. I read his book, and was extremely disappointed.
Another time wasting ego, of little meaning.
I like him. I like his style. BUT he is a gun grabber, which makes him unacceptable.
President Barack Obama may not even see the threat. The only way to change his mind, Carson said, might be a “brain transplant.”
OUCH
He resigned from FNC last year ,,,,
A likable guy but back on the planet Earth......
Nice guy. But don’t drop a dime or give him your time.
Yep. There are plenty of likable people who have no business running the country.
I have nothing but respect for Dr. Carson. I’ve read his books and respect him in many ways. He got to where he is by merit and hard work. I, however, favor Cruz and Walker with Dr. Ben in a cabinet position.
The question, I think, should be “Would Dr. Carson accept a position as either Secretary of Commerce or (more likely) Surgeon General. My guess is that he would feel like he could be more influential on FOX or with his own nationally syndicated radio show. I don’t think that he would be successful in large doses. He is interesting in small doses because he is brilliant, conservative, and black (in that order), but he is otherwise far too laid-back a personality.
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