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To: afraidfortherepublic

Sad loss.


2 posted on 11/15/2016 8:45:27 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic ( “Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them.”)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Indeed


18 posted on 11/15/2016 8:55:04 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Not a loss. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, Dr. Carson’s voice would necessarily be subordinate to the President, while as an outside consultant, he may be overruled, but not subject to a diminution of his influence.

I see Dr. Carson as an advocate of a number of positions on which the Trump Administration has to either soft-pedal, or have at least the appearance on not supporting. A sounding board is not necessarily an echo chamber.


20 posted on 11/15/2016 8:56:39 AM PST by alloysteel (Je suis deplorable.)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

He will serve in an unofficial capacity as an adviser to the President.


41 posted on 11/15/2016 9:08:08 AM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: afraidfortherepublic

I was so hoping he would be in the cabinet.


52 posted on 11/15/2016 9:21:14 AM PST by rdl6989
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Why does Carson need a “business manager” to speak for him?


56 posted on 11/15/2016 9:27:19 AM PST by cymbeline
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To: afraidfortherepublic

I’m not sure it is so sad. I think these agencies need to be headed by CEO’s who are enthusiastic about the mission but have lots of experience in down-sizing, rationalization, reduction-in-force, and leaning up organizations. Carson and Ebell don’t have that kind of background. They are very valuable, and can contribute their expertise in many ways, but to run a big organization that needs weeding out, hire someone with those skills. JMHO, coming from an HR background.


63 posted on 11/15/2016 9:49:32 AM PST by Old_Grouch (69 and AARP-free. Monthly FR contributor.)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Not at all sad if it’s true that he can better serve outside the administration. I am glad that he was offered a spot. He was loyal to Trump and one of the few who kept his promise in the primaries saying he would support the nominee.

I hope Dr. Carson goes on to do fantastic things. I don’t think we’ve heard the last of him.


72 posted on 11/15/2016 10:26:50 AM PST by generally ( Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Unfortunate. He’s a good man, and capable of the job.


75 posted on 11/15/2016 11:08:16 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (LOCK HER UP!)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

His super power is that he is an utterly straight shooter, and a good man.

These are hard to find in Washington.


77 posted on 11/15/2016 11:43:06 AM PST by Disestablishmentarian
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Did Benjamin Franklin serve in any administration?


85 posted on 11/15/2016 2:33:55 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (“If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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