Everyone knows who Hillary Clinton is and most of us know something about many of the Republican nominees running for President. But, do you know who Ben Carson is? As I began learning about him, I asked a number of people if they had ever heard of him. Most say they haven’t. Yet, at the time of this writing, National Election Polls have Ben Carson rated in the top five presidential nominees being electable by republican-leaning voters.
So, who is this guy? At a glance, this man is black, handsome, middle-aged, soft-spoken and articulate. I first heard about Dr. Ben Carson a year ago when I was told he was a speaker at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. If you haven’t heard the speech he gave, you owe it to yourself to check it out; it’s on YouTube: “Dr Ben Carson Prayer Breakfast Speech With President Obama FULL”. At the breakfast, Ben was seated on one side of the podium between Vice President Biden and Senator Schumer of New York, while President Obama was seated on the other side between his wife and Senator Sessions of Alabama. The video begins with Ben Carson being introduced as a God-Fearing, distinguished man of science and healing; and the director of pediatric neurosurgery of John Hopkins Hospital. As he speaks, Dr. Carson, now with only one seat separating himself from the President, lambasted the direction America is heading and warned about the perils of “moral decay and fiscal irresponsibility” that our nation is facing. He totally denounced the practice of political correctness, or as he called it“PC”.
He said, “PC is dangerous … In this country, one of the founding principles was freedom of thought and freedom of expression. PC puts a muzzle on people … We have imposed upon people restrictions on what they can say, on what they can think. And the media is the largest proponent of this, crucifying people who say things really quite innocently.”
This man publically spoke out on a controversial subject surrounded by unfriendly opponents, in a sincere manner, with honesty, kindness and firmness. He spoke about the moral decline of our country with those leading its decline. Dr. Carson’s position and vision are a breath of fresh air for all of us who are suffocating due to the ravenous and toxic fumes that are covering this country as it descends.
Needless to say, this YouTube video went viral with millions of people talking about it. Shortly thereafter, ordinary people started sending Dr. Ben Carson small donations along with correspondence urging him to run for President. The Wall Street Journal wrote an article titled “Ben Carson for President.” While not committed to run at that time, Ben penned a book titled “One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America’s Future.” The book is fantastic and is an inspiring piece of work. Some chapter titles include: Political Correctness, Elitism, Bigotry, Enslaving our Children – Don’t Sell the Future and Take Courage.
As I continue to keep my eye on Ben and hope he is the real deal, I ask myself if he can offer this country hope again, hope that we can again be the country our forefathers worked and died for. Can we again be the country where anyone can aspire and attain the American Dream? And, just as importantly, does he have a chance to win the election? My answer is probably typical of those who watch and study this crazy over-populated Republican race to the presidential primary. I don’t think he has a snow ball’s chance, unless we are bestowed with a miracle. This country needs a miracle to stop our freefall into the abyss.
Call to Action: Find out for yourself about Dr. Ben Carson. Check him out on YouTube and google him. If you believe he is the real deal, share him with your business contacts, family and friends. We need to get passionate about what we say we believe in.
It’s my prayer that you seek Truth, accept and know God, the Creator and the true and only Miracle Maker. All things are possible for the Miracle Maker; He knows exactly what we need. Pray for a miracle.
Want to see a great inspirational family movie? “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” is a 2009 TV movie starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Inspired by his mother to never give up, Detroit native Ben Carson (played by Cuba) overcomes poverty and prejudice to become a famous, world-class neurosurgeon.
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gail Litz says
He is the real deal. I have known of his work for years and he is one talented gifted by God person.
LucioCastignano says
Bravo… Excellent article. I believe in God, Dr Carson and more so I believe as he states “In the AMERICAN PEOPLE! The miracle will come as the American people become more familiar with him in the next months and propel him to the top! Trust me when I say… America needs Dr Carson in the White House!
Nice World says
Thank you for recognizing Dr. Carson. I truly believe he will take the world by storm when Americans see him Aug. 6 at the debate. So many great things about him, a couple of my favorites are that he will not accept corporate donations and also that the people asked him to run and not the other way around. To me those seem like slam dunks!
Catherine Sinclair says
One of the most amazing human beings as far being a leader of the century. Benjamin Solomin Carson.
JJfan says
This is a great commentary on a GREAT AMERICAN. Personally, I’ve searched long and hard to find someone I could believe in, support, and vote for. The one and only person I’ve come up with without reservation is Dr. Ben Carson……for all the reasons stated by Lyle Brennan. As I told my grandson some time ago, I’m really afraid for our country. I pray Dr. Ben Carson is our next President of the United States and he has a cabinet made up of the TRUE AMERICAN experts in their fields.
k9maiden says
I have been a fan of Dr. Carson’s wayyyy before he made his appearance at the Prayer Breakfast. I have had his sticker on my car, urging him to run for POTUS. Now I have his new sticker on my car and display it proudly since he decided to run. When I displayed the old sticker, well over a year ago, people asked me who he was, and I proudly told them. Now, I see many, many cars with the same sticker I have, and many telling me when I park my car, that they love Dr. Ben Carson and he is the only man for the job. Dr. Carson is a phenomena. I have no doubt when he is heard on Aug. 6th by millions in the first debate, he will change many minds and Dr. Carson will become the man who will be our next POTUS.
AngryLibertarian says
Dr. Carson would be the 180-degree turn around we need in the Oval Office.
Montanabear says
This is the best article about Dr. Carson I read so far : informative, factual, detached. And yet, in the background – as though with bated breath – lingers hope and admiration. It was a pleasure reading it. Thank you.
Garrigan says
Yes, he does remind me of Bernie Sanders, who might have a bit more experience in governing.
Jo Witt-Steeber says
We have followed Dr. Benjamin Solomon Carson since 2002 and began thinking what a wonderful POTUS he would make. In 2008, we began praying he would run for President, and after hearing the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast Speech, we got geared up to persuade him to run in February of 2014. We have been Actively Promoting Dr. Ben Carson for President ever since. God bless Candy and Ben Carson, the next FLOTUS & POTUS. They are the #realdeal. @realbencarson