[Catsrus]

The things Trump says are straight out of Carson’s book. That isn’t bad mouthing when one questions the things written in his autobiography. Some of you need to have a little more discernment about people. Sure, the media attacked Carson - it attacks all Republicans - unless your name is Bush. They want him to run against Hillary - she would beat him like a drum.No one is saying a word about Carson’s achievements - he has done some amazing things in his field - but we shouldn’t stick our head in the sand when things don’t add up either.

[Albion Wilde]

I was referring to that particular FReeper's misstatements and depth of vitriol, not to Trump's comments. I have no problem with vetting the candidate fairly; and as I noted, I am a Trump supporter due to Trump's wider range of experience and capabilities, despite having been acquainted with Dr. Carson for nearly 20 years. The rest of my comments speak for themselves. I see no need to roll in the gutter to defame any of the Republicans in the race, who will continue to be our allies and possible members of Trump's team after the nomination.

It does not help any of the other major candidates, Free Republic or ourselves as posters to spew inaccurate and vile character assassinations of our allies online. All that does is give ammunition to the enemies of the Republic.