Ben Carson doesn't "see a political path forward"

[Bobcat1]

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[Hagar]

Ironic, one of the most intelligent and sincerest candidates in the race, of either party.  Perhaps not as cognizant of foreign policy as he needed to be, but there are so few good folks involved, it's a shame to lose one.  

[tvc184]

1 hour ago, REBgp said:

Ironic, one of the most intelligent and sincerest candidates in the race, of either party.  Perhaps not as cognizant of foreign policy as he needed to be, but there are so few good folks involved, it's a shame to lose one.  

The foreign policy deal is not much of a deal breaker in my opinion. Unfortunately in the days of mass and instant media intelligence or ability has little to do with the presidency as much status and the ability to look good or fire up a crowd. I wonder how many of our former presidents (even some believed to be great) would have even gotten the office had the public had more access. 

Out of the almost 2 million people that voted for Abraham Lincoln actually heard him speak? What dirt would they have on him that could not be told or gotten out to the mass public at that time? Would he have been a good debater with today's moderators?

A president has a cabinet of who he believes to be experts in given fields. A president doesn't need to know every detail of the military at all times. He doesn't need to know what diseases might spread this year or what flu vaccine needs to be distributed. That is why he has a cabinet that he can go to in order to get that information and then have them do his bidding. If the president knows it all, why ever call a cabinet meeting?

Carson is certainly smart enough (as are others) to understand the importance of a strong cabinet and would have surely appointed a strong Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, etc. I trust his opinion once he hears what is on the table to make a reasonable response. 

That doesn't matter however. It is how he appears that is the key. 

Carson would probably have made a good president but he has no experience in politics. He does not know how to make the people like him for something more than his intelligence. Unfortunately that might be the most important qualification. 

I am sure nothing above is earth shattering and everyone pretty much understands it. I just felt like saying it. 

 

[shovel]

I almost voted for Carson. He has, by far, the most integrity of the candidates.  When I ask myself: 1) Who would be best to stabilize/repair the economy? 2) Who would appoint the most conservative SC nominee? 3) Who would the enemies of the U.S. respect and fear the most?

The answer didn't point to Ben Carson... While I genuinely admire and respect him, I  don't believe he would be the best president. Saying that, I honestly believe Trump, Clinton or Sanders would be much worse!

 

[Hagar]

30 minutes ago, shovel said:

I almost voted for Carson. He has, by far, the most integrity of the candidates.  When I ask myself: 1) Who would be best to stabilize/repair the economy? 2) Who would appoint the most conservative SC nominee? 3) Who would the enemies of the U.S. respect and fear the most?

The answer didn't point to Ben Carson... While I genuinely admire and respect him, I  don't believe he would be the best president. Saying that, I honestly believe Trump, Clinton or Sanders would be much worse!

 

Your post indicate to me, while our views may not always agree, you are serious about your vote, and I admire that.  I'll just put my 2 cents in and I won't be offended if you disagree completely.  

First, on all 3 issues, Bernie the Socialist is out on all 3.  1- economy, Trump the business man should be top.  2- SC, I suspect Trump would at least appoint moderates. Hillary very liberals.  And 3- just a guess they'd fear Trump, but if pushed, I think Hillary might respond. 

Good luck in your selection.  

[shovel]

Reb, your posts and opinions are valued, and even if I disagree,  I would never be offended. Under no circumstances would I ever vote for Clinton or Sanders. If Trump gets the nomination,  it would take a lot of prayer before I  ever voted for him.

[Hagar]

1 hour ago, shovel said:

Reb, your posts and opinions are valued, and even if I disagree,  I would never be offended. Under no circumstances would I ever vote for Clinton or Sanders. If Trump gets the nomination,  it would take a lot of prayer before I  ever voted for him.

First, thanks for the kind words.  I've observed what I perceive as unbelievable changes in the last 25 or so years, and many of my post based on those, and what I anticipate they are leading to, I fear some may think I'm goofy as a road lizard (and I hope I'm wrong).  

As far as voting in the presidential election, which will be my 13th time, it looks like Trump vs Hillary, I'll vote against Hillary but it appears to be the poorest choice I can ever remember.  If Trump wins, he may surprise me, but if Hillary does, nothing she'll do (or screw up) will.  

[jv_coach]

I voted for Carson, because integrity, character, will make a great leader no matter their other shortcomings and fixing this country is brain surgery.  

[stevenash]

10 minutes ago, jv_coach said:

I voted for Carson, because integrity, character, will make a great leader no matter their other shortcomings and fixing this country is brain surgery.  

Very well stated and I agree 100%

[nappyroots]

Why is Carson endorsing Trump today and not the wonder boy Cruz.