As the Left savages Dr. Ben Carson using an out-of-context remark about religion in the White House, Republicans unhelpfully pile on, to their everlasting shame.
Sunday, with less than two minutes left in a Meet-the-Press interview, Dr. Carson was asked (7:55 mark) “should a president’s faith matter to voters?”
Dr. Carson responded by saying “it depends on what that faith is. If it’s inconsistent with the values and principles of America, then of course it should matter. But if it fits within the realm of America…and consistent with the Constitution, no problem.”
Then asked if he believed Islam was consistent with our Constitution, Dr. Carson replied no, and he wouldn’t advocate for a Muslim to be in charge of the Nation.
Clearly, he meant if it was ‘inconsistent with American values and principles.’
Cue the (predictable) feigned outrage from the Left.
But, sadly, Republican disavowals followed close behind, completely ignoring the context Dr. Carson had stated from the first seconds in that closing question…
…that views be consistent with American principles and our Constitution.
He even added that a man’s actions and history be considered as well when voting them into office, to ensure our values and principles applied, which, of course…
…doesn’t count, to those maniacally slavering to take down a Republican.
Even the inestimable Dr. Krauthammer joins in, ignoring Ben Carson’s opening (and) qualifying remark that faith should be consistent with American values.
The ‘Hammer’ instead lectures us on how our Constitution fits into our daily lives, in the meantime (evidently) under the impression even if it means electing someone…
…whose faith will destroy it.
BCP has long been a Charles Krauthammer fan, but his article begs the question… does he honestly believe that Islam teaches ‘government BEFORE Islam’?
Our Constitution supports freedom of religion…Islam denies such freedom. Are we, then, to believe the Constitution is a suicide pact, willing to crumble before Islam?
The Left will always look for ways to demean and mis-characterize the GOP…
…but, for today, for Dr. Ben Carson?
Assassin, thy name is Krauthammer.