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Some Ben Carson Fans Bristle At His Decision To Appear At Sharpton Convention
Western Journalism ^ | 02/18/2015 | B. Christopher Agee

Posted on 02/18/2015 12:03:53 PM PST by GIdget2004

Likely 2016 presidential hopeful Ben Carson is receiving a mixed reaction to news that he will be among the featured guests at Al Sharpton’s upcoming National Action Network convention. A conservative star, the retired neurosurgeon was listed among several high-profile speakers set to join Sharpton for the April event.

In response to a Twitter post by the NAN promoting the convention, many Carson supporters openly questioned his decision to participate.

“Losing respect for Ben Carson if hes [sic] speaking at one of your racist rallies,” one Twitter user wrote.

Sites like Twitchy were quick to jump on the news, sparking increased social media discussion. While the announced appearance certainly earned Carson some criticism, plenty of others saw it as a potential positive.

Hearkening back to the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast during which Carson became a household name by criticizing the Obama administration in front of Barack Obama, some felt he is positioning himself to create another similar moment in front of Sharpton and his allies.

“Ben Carson and Al Sharpton together?” one post asked. “Either the weather is so bad hell has frozen over or Dr. Carson is gonna go ‘prayer breakfast’ on Al.”

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alsharpton; bencarson
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1 posted on 02/18/2015 12:03:54 PM PST by GIdget2004
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To: GIdget2004

I have no problem with Carson speaking at this kind of rally in and of itself. It will be VERY interesting to see what he has to say.

What harm could come if he espouses conservative ideals to the crowd?


2 posted on 02/18/2015 12:06:21 PM PST by Personal Responsibility (Changing the name of a thing doesn't change the thing. A liberal or a rose by any other name...)
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To: GIdget2004

This is going to be good.

Ben ain’t got no fear.


3 posted on 02/18/2015 12:06:31 PM PST by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca, deport all illegal aliens, abolish the IRS, DEA and ATF.)
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To: GIdget2004

Ben in just going into the den to confront evil head on ! One brave man.


4 posted on 02/18/2015 12:07:00 PM PST by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now)
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To: Personal Responsibility

Totally agree. Bring him on!


5 posted on 02/18/2015 12:07:23 PM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: GIdget2004

No harm in that. Most people at a Sharpton rally would automatically reject a conservative message from a white person. Maybe the racists will listen more if a black man gives it to them.


6 posted on 02/18/2015 12:07:59 PM PST by PGR88
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To: Personal Responsibility
I'm having a hard time processing this, but I have that nagging inclination to see what happens, though I really can't see it coming out as a plus for conservatives.

I don't think Dr Ben is as Conservative as we'd like, but he DOES have some good things to say

Not presidential, IMO

7 posted on 02/18/2015 12:08:19 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but, they're true)
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To: GIdget2004
Losing respect for Ben Carson if hes [sic] speaking at one of your racist rallies,” one Twitter user wrote.

 

Yeah, I gotta agree. Carson is right about a great deal of things. Wrong about immigations and other issues.

But this? Giving any credibility to the racist reverend?

Deal Breaker.

Unless he goes there to rip Al a new one. Which I doubt.

8 posted on 02/18/2015 12:10:00 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (See Ya On The Road; Al Baby's Mom!)
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To: hoosiermama; All

“I have no problem with Carson speaking at this kind of rally in and of itself. It will be VERY interesting to see what he has to say.”

“What harm could come if he espouses conservative ideals to the crowd?”

“This is going to be good.”

“Ben ain’t got no fear.”

“Ben in just going into the den to confront evil head on ! One brave man.”

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, and Yes.


9 posted on 02/18/2015 12:10:22 PM PST by paterfamilias
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To: GIdget2004

narrow minded ness continues to plague conservatives that seem to have big problems with the fact that Dr Carson is smarter than they can ever dream of being themselves


10 posted on 02/18/2015 12:10:30 PM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: LucyT; WildHighlander57; maggief; onyx

Any bets that Ben will go “prayer breakfast” on Al. Hope they film it all so everyone can see it !


11 posted on 02/18/2015 12:10:31 PM PST by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now)
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To: GIdget2004

Sharpton is pro-abortion.

Anyone who speaks at a Sharpton event is pro-abortion.

Or else you have to hold that it’s perfectly okay to speak at a Klan rally.


12 posted on 02/18/2015 12:12:48 PM PST by Arthur McGowan
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To: GIdget2004

I think this is really dumb, if for no other reason that it empowers a racist flim-flam man.


13 posted on 02/18/2015 12:16:21 PM PST by EternalVigilance (Throw All the Bums Out.)
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To: GIdget2004

Sharpton is a racist anti-semite, that sure doesn’t mean everyone who goes to this get-together is.


14 posted on 02/18/2015 12:16:31 PM PST by BeadCounter
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To: GIdget2004

If you are afraid to enter the enemy’s camp, you cannot win.

I smell LSM spin...


15 posted on 02/18/2015 12:17:48 PM PST by piytar (If you don't know what taqiyya and the doctrine of abrogation are, you are a fool!)
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To: GIdget2004

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” - Sun Tsu... or Vito Corleone, your choice!


16 posted on 02/18/2015 12:18:34 PM PST by Joe Marine 76 ("Honor is the gift a man gives to himself." ~ Rob Roy MacGregor)
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To: GIdget2004

I will wait and see what he says. I often fantasize what I would say if King Putt came to my town and I was invited to speak. It sure wouldn’t be kind words. I think the good doctor is too smart to jump on board the shakedown train. But we’ll see.


17 posted on 02/18/2015 12:18:51 PM PST by Organic Panic
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To: GIdget2004

Could be like that time Carson spoke negatively on Obamacare with Obama there. Maybe like that. Was that a prayer breakfast? I think so.


18 posted on 02/18/2015 12:22:11 PM PST by BeadCounter
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To: GIdget2004

You have got to go where the enemy is to fight him.


19 posted on 02/18/2015 12:23:48 PM PST by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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To: GIdget2004

Not ready for prime time. Find a new hobby Ben, politics ain’t your thing.


20 posted on 02/18/2015 12:27:19 PM PST by Beagle8U (NOTICE : Unattended children will be given Coffee and a Free Puppy.)
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