Ben Carson Announces His Candidacy For President

[mrjarrell]

Who couldn't see this coming. Here's hoping that the republicans can bring themselves to pick almost anyone better than this anti-2A poseur as their candidate. He'll be eaten alive by the likes of Clinton. I'd much rather see a Rand Paul running as their candidate than this guy.

It's OFFICIAL! Dr. Ben Carson Just Made a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - It Will Make You Stand Up & Cheer! - The Political Insider

 

[Birds Away]

*yawn*

 

[churchmouse]

What a waste of skin.

 

[Expat]

Dr. Carson's prescription for gun control | RedState

Interesting article IMO.

 

[SEIndSAM]

 

[spec4]

He's smart enough to know he has to resolve this issue fast or lose folks like us.

 

[Shadow8088]

Who is Ben Carson and why should anyone care? There's no purple in that... I've never heard of him...

 

[Que]

Who is Ben Carson and why should anyone care? There's no purple in that... I've never heard of him...

It would probably be easier to look him up on the Internet.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Dr. Carson's prescription for gun control | RedState

Interesting article IMO.

I was watching that episode when Beck asked him that question -- it was embarrassing to watch. His response sounded (and body language-wise) like he obviously hadn't fully thought out this position. Like the author of this article, I believe he isn't a "gun-guy", probably grew up and lived in a gun free environment, and may not even care for them much...and that's OK. He doesn't have to like them as long as he'll stand up and fight to keep the gun-banners at bay and help repeal existing infringements. He must be vetted and I'm pretty sure the press will make sure another Obama never happens again.

 

[SteveM4A1]

He's just talking out both sides of his mouth to get some votes. Disgusting.

 

[edporch]

I like Ben Carson and think he's a good man.
BUT I wouldn't want him for President.

I think he would be better in a supporting role in an administration like Surgeon General.

 

[rambone]

If he wanted to get educated about constitutional rights, he has had the time and resources to take some classes or hire a tutor.

 

[ViperJock]

Oh Jarrel, we all know that no one is good enough for you to vote for. You know, unless there is some dude that hasn't a prayer of winning.

 

[SteveM4A1]

So, wait a second. There are those on this board, who I would assume to be staunch defenders of constitutional rights, that would vote a man in to the oval office who has already said he doesn't want urban areas to have semi-automatic firearms? But I'm sure, he just misspoke or hadn't really thought of the question before.

Wow people, just wow.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

So, wait a second. There are those on this board, who I would assume to be staunch defenders of constitutional rights, that would vote a man in to the oval office who has already said he doesn't want urban areas to have semi-automatic firearms? But I'm sure, he just misspoke or hadn't really thought of the question before.

Wow people, just wow.

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

2 Comments -

1) Have any of us ever changed our mind on an issue?
2) mrj - you keep mentioning "their" candidate in reference to the Republicans... who precisely would "your" candidate be?


I'm inclined to give Carson a listen. He's likely better than some that we might get. I don't know enough about the man to have a completely solid opinion yet. And yeah, if I had to pick today, it would likely be Rand Paul.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

2 Comments -

1) Have any of us ever changed our mind on an issue?
2) mrj - you keep mentioning "their" candidate in reference to the Republicans... who precisely would "your" candidate be?


I'm inclined to give Carson a listen. He's likely better than some that we might get. I don't know enough about the man to have a completely solid opinion yet. And yeah, if I had to pick today, it would likely be Rand Paul.

Probably the same guy as last time, the honorary chairman of the Our American Initiative. Whom apparently, the legalization of marijuana is a top priority of their initiative.

Our America Initiative - Our America Issues Prevail at the Polls

Of all the things afflicting this country...

 

[Expat]

Probably the same guy as last time, the honorary chairman of the Our American Initiative. Whom apparently, the legalization of marijuana is a top priority of their initiative.

Our America Initiative - Our America Issues Prevail at the Polls

Of all the things afflicting this country...

Did I hear Gary say on Redeye that he owns a company that sells THC products?

 

[Expat]

Gary Johnson Is Now CEO of a Marijuana Company. And He Wants to Run for President. - NationalJournal.com

Looks like another guy wanting to feather his own nest...

 

[SteveM4A1]

2 Comments -

1) Have any of us ever changed our mind on an issue?

Ah yes, I have. But I happen to have a brain as well, and can think critically as to why a candidate would suddenly change his/her stated position.

I'm inclined to give Carson a listen. He's likely better than some that we might get. I don't know enough about the man to have a completely solid opinion yet. And yeah, if I had to pick today, it would likely be Rand Paul.

I'm not saying I wouldn't listen to him, but I am already skeptical. I would say Rand is one of the best candidates out there AFAIK, but I don't think most conservatives, or other parties, want what he preaches. It is much more fun to pretend we have an ideology than to actually act on that ideology and change the system. Smaller government has been a staple of the Republican party for as long as I can remember, yet when was the last time government got smaller under Republicans? It is all smoke and mirrors