An old bromide asserts something to the effect that “it doesn’t take a brain surgeon to do (whatever).” Doctor Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Donald Trump, is a neurosurgeon. He is also one of the most decent and intelligent members of those currently serving in the U.S. Government.
My wife Donna Sue and I campaigned for Dr. Carson during the 2016 primaries of Republican presidential candidates, during which Trump was nominated. We spoke at rallies, handed out literature, published articles in support of Carson… In retrospect, I concede that our nation was fortunate to have elected Donald Trump to the White House; I strongly support him and his policies of Make America Great Again, and now Keep America Great.
Doctor Carson would not have made a good president; he is simply too decent, too humble, too nice for politics—especially if you compare him to the gaggle of foolish Democrats now shrieking from podiums in their efforts to foster socialism upon the nation. They shout and gesture and threaten and promise a free turkey in every pot—the “free turkey” being one of them. But the turkey won’t come free or even cheap.
Politics corrupts. I believe Doc Carson to be incorruptible, a man who does not compromise with principles. Therefore, he cannot survive in politics. Nice guys in that swampy arena more often than not finish last, if they finish at all.
During one of Ben’s rare recent public appearances on TV, he was asked the question, “Would you rather still be doing brain surgery? It’s probably easier than what you’re doing now.”
He responded with one of his shy, humble smiles. “Brain surgery,” he said, “deals with more reasonable people.”
Charles W. Sasser, freelance author and journalist, has published more than 60 books and thousands of magazine articles. His most recent book is Crushing The Collective: The Last Chance for America to Remain Free and Self-governing.
Coming soon: his historical action romance novel, Shadow Mountain, set during the Great Depression era in the Ukraine. Thousands of out-of-work Americans were promised employment and a wonderful life under communism in the USSR. Few ever returned; most ended up in slave labor or executed.
Always bold. Always brilliant. Always on point.
Thank you, Jim. It’s always great to hear from you. Ben Carson is one of the few people in politics I actually admire as a human being. God bless. chuck
Right on!
Morning, Sally. Thank you. Good man, Dr. Carson, a really good man. So are you a good person. God bless. Chuck Sasser
Morning, Sally. Thank you. I do hope you’re doing well. God bless, old friend. chuck sasser
Chuck,
I completely concur with your entire article. I personally liked Dr. Carson for the same reasons you stated. I am elated that he has continued to do an excellent job in his position despite the media’s attempts to undermine his efforts whenever they mention him at all. I voted for Trump because he believes in the same America I do. I have numerous Polish cousins that suffered for decades under the repressive Socialist/Communist government until the pro-democracy forces (supported by President Reagan) broke the back of the Soviet Union. My cousins and their children are doing much better in all respects today. Too bad the “dumbocrats” refuse to learn from history. May God help American voters to see the light in 2020, Amen.
Thanks again
I like Ben Carson, too, and I would have voted for him. Well said, Chuck.
I just tried to reply on my phone and accidentally typed something I didn’t mean to type. Hope you don’t get that one. What I wanted to say is that Ben Carson is one of my favorites and that your assessment of him is correct. I liked Mike Huckabee too. Probably both too nice for the present political climate. We appear to have some really vicious people on the other side.