tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post6801257424263215072..comments2024-03-04T17:59:07.208-06:00Comments on Liberty or Death: Presidential Candidates - #13 Ben CarsonBethany Carsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-72470203198058004682015-12-20T22:29:36.058-06:002015-12-20T22:29:36.058-06:00He is very soft-spoken, especially compared with s...He is very soft-spoken, especially compared with some of the other candidates on stage!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-89006941325315087252015-12-20T22:28:26.374-06:002015-12-20T22:28:26.374-06:00Heh! Thank you Lydia! :)Heh! Thank you Lydia! :)Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-69579651145558084392015-12-16T23:05:47.309-06:002015-12-16T23:05:47.309-06:00There is much about Dr. Carson to admire, includin...There is much about Dr. Carson to admire, including his name :) I worry that he is too soft spoken, and I was concerned about the challenge to his credibility in his account of his youth. Thanks for posting, Bethany!Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-46294311360322811022015-12-16T14:16:45.926-06:002015-12-16T14:16:45.926-06:00I think Dr.Carson's life story is interesting ...I think Dr.Carson's life story is interesting and I have a lot of friends voting for him. I'd rather vote for a different B. Carson though. ;)<br />I like the picture of you with Dr. Carson. It's a Carson, wearing a Carson shirt, with a Carson! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-36376515161437637252015-12-15T19:00:25.109-06:002015-12-15T19:00:25.109-06:00Thank you John! I hope you have a good week as wel...Thank you John! I hope you have a good week as well. <br /><br />Considering the country is divided ideologically somewhere around 50-50 (one election the Democrats will win, and the next, the Republicans), I think it would be good if people found ways to resolve their differences and learned to work together. Forcing legislation down each other's throats whenever one side comes to power like the Democrats did with the Affordable Care Act (without a single Republican vote) will only deepen the hatred and divide. <br /><br />If this were a fist-fight, I would believe the Republicans owe Democrats in Congress one punch just to even things out...and then maybe they could start working together. I'm sorry: that sounds <i>so Christian and ladylike</i> [not!]...you'll have to forgive me. ;) I realize the Republicans have legislated some pretty bad laws themselves; both sides are far from perfect. And, as you mentioned, there's usually a lot of talk, and little action.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-91555551858340883272015-12-14T21:38:41.399-06:002015-12-14T21:38:41.399-06:00Not at the book signing--drinks and books don'...Not at the book signing--drinks and books don't mix so well. ;) At the townhall though there was a table of refreshments in the hall.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-11596372111910029992015-12-14T21:37:13.133-06:002015-12-14T21:37:13.133-06:00Thanks for the compliment on my youthful appearanc...Thanks for the compliment on my youthful appearance--I'm 21. Yes, the freedom to respectfully disagree should be treasured. Thanks for stopping by, Beth!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-39933216168139129972015-12-14T21:02:23.597-06:002015-12-14T21:02:23.597-06:00I'm working on reading through his book A More...I'm working on reading through his book <i>A More Perfect Union</i>. Have an awesome week!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-78823462632598932442015-12-14T21:01:21.519-06:002015-12-14T21:01:21.519-06:00Thank you Liuba! I always enjoy your fashion posts...Thank you Liuba! I always enjoy your fashion posts; you have a knack for looking very nice yourself.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-91053688650885228312015-12-14T14:40:43.014-06:002015-12-14T14:40:43.014-06:00Wow. Did they pass out little sample drinks, too?Wow. Did they pass out little sample drinks, too?The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-48179531760690308932015-12-14T07:16:29.187-06:002015-12-14T07:16:29.187-06:00i think it is interesting to see how the news taki...i think it is interesting to see how the news taking about the candidates ... i wonder what is really happening? i was looking at your profile. & trying to find out more about ya. i didn't realize you were so young. i just assume you were showing your daughter or whatnot. have a nice week. i am always wondering how to talk politics. i learned a bunch about my mom this past week & i was shocked to find out things i would have never guessed. but i also think you have a right to believe whatever you want. that makes ya a true American. why we live here, right? i think so. ( :Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-86741883455434375382015-12-13T13:44:15.908-06:002015-12-13T13:44:15.908-06:00Hi Bethany, Another fine report on the 2016 Candid...Hi Bethany, Another fine report on the 2016 Candidates, this time Dr. Ben Carson. In his speech, he said, “Right now we struggle with divisiveness and hatred. We need unity and strength.” I hear something like that from many of the candidates and yet I really don’t see either side moving much toward the other. Mr. Trump says he will “Make America Great Again” and yet, if we are going to be great, aren’t we going to need to reach some common ground on many of our issues? I wonder what you think about that. Always enjoy and appreciate your blog. Wishing you a fine week ahead. John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-17361845839714853402015-12-12T18:29:57.624-06:002015-12-12T18:29:57.624-06:00You did a great post. People can understand more a...You did a great post. People can understand more about the point of view of Ben Carson. I find the info of his books very good, because you can learn more about his thoughts. Have a good day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997740074530297910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-87410556747067871772015-12-11T11:19:22.826-06:002015-12-11T11:19:22.826-06:00Beth, I just love the last picture of you and Ben ...Beth, I just love the last picture of you and Ben Carson. You look so pretty! Liuba xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352886466207400498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-25060787490883119992015-12-09T22:25:19.623-06:002015-12-09T22:25:19.623-06:00It is hard to know what the history books will say...It is hard to know what the history books will say. I always liked Winston Churchill's resolve, "History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." Churchill was a smart man--and a fascinating writer!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-49192140654245652092015-12-09T22:11:33.565-06:002015-12-09T22:11:33.565-06:00Thank you Papa! Glad to have a wise advisor headi...Thank you Papa! Glad to have a wise advisor heading my campaign! ;) Love you!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-74186070832630257352015-12-09T21:57:21.210-06:002015-12-09T21:57:21.210-06:00Heh! Thanks! Glad I'm not the only who thinks ...Heh! Thanks! Glad I'm not the only who thinks that way. ;)Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-90192310406939067332015-12-09T21:56:07.341-06:002015-12-09T21:56:07.341-06:00I hope so! Now I just need to get a few more cand...I hope so! Now I just need to get a few more candidates written about (and see at least one more), and *hopefully* I'll be able to make a smart decision. <i>(Lord, give me wisdom please, so I can cast a vote I won't regret!)</i>Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-3889718636956671962015-12-09T21:49:14.120-06:002015-12-09T21:49:14.120-06:00Thank you, Michelle!Thank you, Michelle!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-30363475354670996612015-12-09T21:41:52.030-06:002015-12-09T21:41:52.030-06:00There was quite the line at the book signing. Bar...There was quite the line at the book signing. Barnes & Nobles had everyone zig-zagged up and down the aisles.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-3941119542466250432015-12-09T21:38:53.104-06:002015-12-09T21:38:53.104-06:00Indeed. Thanks for stopping by, Gosia!Indeed. Thanks for stopping by, Gosia!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-72186374344233311992015-12-09T21:04:45.537-06:002015-12-09T21:04:45.537-06:00I noticed awhile back that Carson stole Trump'...I noticed awhile back that Carson stole Trump's crown of being #1 but lost it after saying Egyptian Pyramids were used to store grain. I've never heard of the Great Silo of Giza. I did enjoy all the parodies that followed. <br /><br />I think he is really only competing with Trump on who is the most far-right candidate in this election. In truth, I don't hate Ben Carson, in fact I pity him. Before 2013 when he spat in Obama's face during the National Prayer Breakfast as the honored guest, he was known for his impressive works as a doctor such as the conjoined twin separation. Many years from now, the new generations will only hear how he became a political pundit. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-60908949284397984652015-12-09T08:33:22.467-06:002015-12-09T08:33:22.467-06:00Bethany will be old enough to be president in 2032...Bethany will be old enough to be president in 2032. I am heading a draft Carson campaign and have lined up 11 votes already. Will you join the team? Tim Carson (Bethany's Papa.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-8418600997399854022015-12-08T21:47:20.034-06:002015-12-08T21:47:20.034-06:00I enjoyed this post, and I think that a name like ...I enjoyed this post, and I think that a name like B Carson does have a good ring to it!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-54157710527858341042015-12-08T18:20:13.605-06:002015-12-08T18:20:13.605-06:00You may very be the most informed voter in your co...You may very be the most informed voter in your country :) I think it's an excellent way to make a decision on who you think is the best candidate.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.com