Ben Carson on Monday night continued to defend his comment that he would not support a Muslim presidential candidate, slamming his fellow Republicans for criticizing his point of view.
“I was immediately attacked by some of my Republican peers and nearly every Democrat alive. Know this, I meant exactly what I said. I could never support a candidate for President of the United States that was Muslim and had not renounced the central tenant (sic) of Islam: Sharia Law,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
“Those Republicans that take issue with my position are amazing. Under Islamic Law, homosexuals – men and women alike – must be killed. Women must be subservient. And people following other religions must be killed,” he continued. “I know that there are many peaceful Muslims who do not adhere to these beliefs. But until these tenants (sic) are fully renounced…I cannot advocate any Muslim candidate for President.”
Carson also joined Fox News’ “Hannity” on Monday night, where he said that he stands by his comments. Although he defended his remarks, he also softened his comments about a Muslim’s potential to run for president. He said that he would oppose any individual advocating for a theocracy, including Christians.
“Now, if someone has a Muslim background, and they’re willing to reject those tenets and to accept the way of life that we have, and clearly will swear to place our Constitution above their religion, then of course they will be considered infidels and heretics, but at least I would then be quite willing to support them,” he said.
When Hannity asked Carson if he meant to talk about radical Muslims, not all Muslims in his original comment, Carson said that was “implied.”
After Carson made his initial remarks opposing Muslim presidential candidates, numerous Republicans, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Rep. Pete King (R-NY), criticized Carson’s comments.
Watch Carson’s interview with Hannity via Fox News:
“Now, if someone has a Muslim background, and they’re willing to reject those tenets and to accept the way of life that we have, and clearly will swear to place our Constitution above their religion, then of course they will be considered infidels and heretics, but at least I would then be quite willing to support them,” he said.
I, on the other hand, am not willing to support the Republican candidates even if they pledge to place our Constitution over their religion. Though it’d be a start.
“Under Islamic Law, homosexuals – men and women alike – must be killed. Women must be subservient. And people following other religions must be killed.”
Under Republican law, OTOH, we allow homos to live, they just can’t have civil rights; the degree of subservience of women depends on whether they’re pregnant or not; and we tend to just kill people of other religions only if they’re the majority in their country.
This man’s one sick mofo, but like Trump, he’s merely expressing the carefully cultivated beliefs of of the Republican base.
I could never support a doctor, business owner or sleeve-wearing Christian for President. The candidate would have to work really hard to renounce the inherent authoritarianism of their profession, and their dispositional entitlement to more low-taxed, unregulated, untempered freedom than the next person.
Two days later, it’s gradually becoming clear that he just meant he wouldn’t vote for a Muslim, and probably not as completely ignorant of the Constitution’s letter and spirit as how his Sunday comments made him sound. Well the President has to say it right the first time! The North Koreans would test another nuke with less provocation. Dr. Carson should be disqualified for his horrible communication skills alone.
Ben Carson is a madman who believes he is Ben Carson.
Dr. Ben(adryl) Carson… yawn…