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Carson: I can support a Muslim who denounces Sharia law
CNN ^ | 9/22/2015 | Theodore Schleifer

Posted on 09/22/2015 5:42:51 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel

Carson, under fire for seeming to suggest that he couldn't support anyone who subscribes to Islam to lead the White House, issued a caveat to that position on Monday evening. In an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, the Republican presidential candidate said there are some Muslims who could be president if they effectively renounced their faith. "If someone has a Muslim background and they're willing to reject those tenets and to accept the way of life that we have and clearly will swear to place our Constitution above their religion ... I would then be quite willing to support them," he said. In a post on Facebook also on Monday night, Carson reiterated that position. "I could never support a candidate for President of the United States that was Muslim and had not renounced the central tenant of Islam: Sharia Law," he wrote. "I know that there are many peaceful Muslims who do not adhere to these beliefs. But until these tenants are fully renounced...I cannot advocate any Muslim candidate for President. Carson, who made the initial remark on Sunday, told Hannity that his focus on radical Islamic beliefs was "implied in the comment." "I don't care what religion or faith someone belongs to," Carson said. "If they're willing to subjugate that to the American way and to our Constitution, then I have no problem with that." Before Carson appeared on Hannity to clarify his remarks, a presidential candidate who had his own faith scrutinized as a potential barrier for fitness of office swiped at Carson's statement. "Of course, no religious test for the presidency -- every faith adds to our national character," tweeted Romney, who is Mormon.

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"Of course, no religious test for the presidency -- every faith adds to our national character," tweeted Romney, who is Mormon.

Islam does not add to our national character, Romney!

1 posted on 09/22/2015 5:42:51 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Dude! Quit digging!


2 posted on 09/22/2015 5:43:34 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

One word — taqiyya.


3 posted on 09/22/2015 5:45:20 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: wastoute

He probably had a bad day with his consultants when he made the original statement - likely from his truefelt heart. However, his consultants have now had the time to show their lack of willingness to fight back about insane PC and have convinced him he has to fix this somehow. This is their brilliant move.


4 posted on 09/22/2015 5:45:45 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: wastoute

Dude! Quit digging!
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I don’t know. I think Trumpand Carson are trying to grab media attention away from the “surging” Carly.

I was talking to a man this morning at work and he said he is supporting Carson. Go figure.


5 posted on 09/22/2015 5:47:00 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD AND SAVIOUR)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

CAIR says he must step down, since when did a muzzie group run USA elections. WE decide who we don’t want by not funding them in the primaries.

The only thing we have to fear is the RINOS choosing a RINO to run.

GIVE ONLY TO YOUR CANDIDATE, TELL THE RNC TO GO SHOVE IT WHERE THE SUN DOESN’T SHINE.


6 posted on 09/22/2015 5:47:03 AM PDT by GailA (mises to Our Troops, you won't keep them to anyone. Ret. SCPO's wife)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Carson should just hold firm with what he said.


7 posted on 09/22/2015 5:47:12 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: beaversmom

And Carson takes a bow out from any slim chance at the nomination. One has not backed down. Hint: He’s leading the pack, followers should take note.


8 posted on 09/22/2015 5:48:37 AM PDT by FreedomStar3028 (Somebody has to step forward and do what is right because it is right, otherwise no one will follow.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Don’t start drifting.


9 posted on 09/22/2015 5:48:57 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Mark Levin ATTACKS media, CAIR for smearing Ben Carson over Muslim question

http://therightscoop.com/mark-levin-attacks-media-cair-for-smearing-ben-carson-over-muslim-question/


10 posted on 09/22/2015 5:51:00 AM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
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To: wastoute

No, that is an excellent riposte. It forces the ignorant to learn the issue, and undercuts the happy commissar “diversity is our strength” crowd.

Besides, with Bishop Willard against you, you are going in the right direction.


11 posted on 09/22/2015 5:52:12 AM PDT by Psalm 144 (Behold the Yebetable. It is something like a vegetable, but with less energy.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Carson was right the first time. Islam is incompatible with freedom and democracy. Muslims lie to infidels in accordance with their religious teachings. Carson will only weaken himself by now qualifying his statement.


12 posted on 09/22/2015 5:52:26 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

LOL - to denounce Sharia would require the person to not be a muslim


13 posted on 09/22/2015 5:52:28 AM PDT by taxcontrol ( The GOPe treats the conservative base like slaves by taking their votes and refuses to pay)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Good!


14 posted on 09/22/2015 5:52:35 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD AND SAVIOUR)
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To: Psalm 144

No, that is an excellent riposte. It forces the ignorant to learn the issue, and undercuts the happy commissar “diversity is our strength” crowd.
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I agree. I thinks it’s an excellent caveat. It brings out the evil tenants of Sharia Law. People need to know. The Carson team has a strategy.


15 posted on 09/22/2015 5:54:57 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD AND SAVIOUR)
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To: onedoug

This is EXACTLY the kind of mistake Trump has avoided.

Trump’s answer would have been something like: “Until Islam reforms in the way of other major religions have long ago and is able to separate religion from politics, I cannot support a Muslim for president.”

Of course Islam doesn’t see a need to reform, so his statement would have been a double-down, but with a further explanation and way for Islam (however futile) to get on his good side. But then Carson is no Trump.


16 posted on 09/22/2015 5:55:26 AM PDT by BobL (REPUBLICANS - Fight for the WHITE VOTE...and you will win (see my 'profile' page))
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Honestly, with all the evil crap that Islam has perpetrated, I don’t see how any reasonable person can embrace the religion. As such, I don’t think a Muslim belongs in the Whitehouse any more than I think a NAZI belongs in the Whitehouse. This is a bunch of PC BS.


17 posted on 09/22/2015 5:56:50 AM PDT by RC one (....and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain
I know several who support Carson, smart, hard working people who are quite accomplished.

I like him, have always admired him, way before he started this run. That being said, I would prefer a lot of others way before him.

I would love to see him be put on the cabinet with the mandate to oversee the dismantling of Obamacare. It's his new calling IMHO

18 posted on 09/22/2015 5:58:10 AM PDT by Lakeshark
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain; xzins

This is a rather pointless backtrack. He said faith is important, but he would support someone who didn’t take their faith seriously.

He would support a Muslim who didn’t believe in the basic tenets of their faith????

In other words as long as they are a FAKE MUSLIM, then he could support them. If they are willing to pretend to be a FAKE Muslim, then maybe they could be a real Muslim faking to be a Fake Muslim.

The fact of the matter is that as long as a Person is a follower of Mohammed and the Koran, they should not be trusted with the office of the Presidency.

I really liked Ben Carson’s unscripted answer about Islam.

I really don’t like his mealy mouthed backtracking.

The ten points he earned before have been subtracted - and then some.

Any gains he made by being honest have been undone by his new statement that he would support a dishonest Muslim as long as they are dishonest.


19 posted on 09/22/2015 5:59:15 AM PDT by P-Marlowe (Tagline pending.)
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To: ShadowAce

You’re exactly right. Even a renouncing of Sharia means nothing.


20 posted on 09/22/2015 6:01:41 AM PDT by william clark (Ecclesiastes 10:2)
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