Why Conservatives Love Unqualifed Black Candidates

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Going back to 2000, there has been a phenomenon of conservatives supporting unqualified blacks candidates in GOP primaries.

Keyes, Cain and now Carson. Though Carson is far more serious than the first two. This also extends to down ticket races such as EW Jackson in VA two years ago.


I know the reason for this, but do others think is the reason for this phenomenon?

Hint: it isnt racism but is race related.

Maybe because they are not unqualified?

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It would be interesting to see a discussion of Dr. Carson's positions on the issues. Yes, he's religious, well educated, articulate, and thoughtful. Which of these qualities makes him "unqualified" exactly? I was under the impression that the Constitution specifies whether or not a person is qualified, and by my reading of that document, the qualifications for the office of president are quite simple; a presidential candidate must be (1) a natural born citizen of the United States, (2) a resident for 14 years, and (3) 35 years of age or older. So with this list of requirements, I am unaware of any candidate running for the office of president who would be considered "unqualified", be they black or not.

Perhaps you believe Dr. Carson would not be able to perform one or more of the specific functions a president is called on to do? If so, please indicate which one(s):

• Sign or veto legislation
• Act as Commander in Chief of the armed forces
• Appoint cabinet members and key federal officials
• Appoint justices to vacant Supreme Court seats
• Grant pardons and reprieves
• Negotiate with other countries
• Influence Congress for specific legislation
• Work with Congress on budgetary issues

Frankly, I think it would be quite interesting to see what a sharp non-lawyer, non-politician would do in the role. And despite what you may think, the activities that take up any sitting president's day are challenging to be sure, but it 'aint brain surgery...

But would he be a good President? By the enumerated requirements of the Presidency, we could never elect Madeleine Albright -- but we could in theory elect Charles Manson, who fits all the enumerated requirements.

The President has great discretionary powers. The issue is never whether someone can perform the enumerated and informal duties of the President,  but instead how he does them. Nobody can accuse either of the last two Presidents of failing to do the job as President, but the vast majority of Americans believes that one or the other was among the very worst in his choices of what he did.

Yes, Carson would be a very good President. He does not want to impose his will or policy positions on others - he wants to protect the people from anyone wishing to impose his/her policy positions on others. That's what the President is for. Protecting the people from oppression by the Congress.

Unfortunately, Obama failed in that respect as he continually imposes his policy positions on others using alternative means (there is more than one way to skin a cat).

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Hint: it isnt racism but is race related.

Racism.

Can you name a national black conservative running for office who hasn't used the word "plantation"?  Racist white people love black buffoons who give them cover to say outrageous things without being called racist.

Nope, youre wrong. I said the reason why. It isnt racism, but it is race related.

It's racism, man.  Seriously name a single black conservative running for office that hasn't said the word "plantation" in a speech, interview, or book.  Racists whites love hiding behind a black man that says stuff like that.

There is a white liberal plantation that attacks any black that dares speak against it.

Only racists talk that way.

Is Carson a racist?