QuoteDr. Ben Carson said being gay is "absolutely" a choice, just hours after launching an exploratory committee for 2016. The renowned neurosurgeon-turned-conservative-celebrity said prisons prove this theory, in an interview with CNN that aired on Wednesday morning. "A lot of people who go into prison go into prison straight — and when they come out, they're gay. So, did something happen while they were in there? Ask yourself that question," he said
Carson's hard-right politics and bold stances like this have made him a darling of the far right. His stance on gay marriage isn't new (previously he's aligned homosexuality with bestiality, pedophilia and murder) but it highlights why his presidential ambitions put the GOP in such a pickle: With a majority of Americans supporting gay marriage, fielding a Republican candidate who is so blatantly hostile to homosexuality is a great way to send swing voters packing.
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dr-ben-carson-argues-being-gay-absolutely-choice-n317321

Boy the left is really going to hate him now!!

I agree its a choice and  my reasoning  is simple. We are born with male or female sensitive areas and thats NOT a choice. Thus, we are born with male or female genes and we can choose how to use the sensitive areas.

It is a choice one makes-period.   Right Red Beard, the left hates him, probably order a hit on him.

Quote from: keyboarder on March 04, 2015, 04:18:02 PM
It is a choice one makes-period.   Right Red Beard, the left hates him, probably order a hit on him.

This guy is a internationally renowned Brain surgeon that knows every spot in the brain you can poke to get a response. Hi9s is an expert on the human brain not some Phycobabel  but the working mechanics. He didn't say if this was his religious belief or expert opinion, So until he says otherwise I will take it as his expert opinion!! 

I believe Dr. Carson is correct.

I happen to agree with Dr Carson, however, this illustrates why he would make a terrible candidate!

This was obviously a set up and if he is going to let himself be suckered in by something as simple as this...

I have no idea if it is a choice but I do know that it is these social issues that torpedo Republican campaigns.

Quote from: The Boo Man... on March 04, 2015, 07:30:01 PM
I have no idea if it is a choice but I do know that it is these social issues that torpedo Republican campaigns.

He really doesn't have much of a chance at the main spot on the republican ticket. He may be trying to line up the #2 spot or he may be trying to draw enough support he can play King maker. 

Quote from: Darth Fife on March 04, 2015, 06:32:38 PM
I happen to agree with Dr Carson, however, this illustrates why he would make a terrible candidate!

This was obviously a set up and if he is going to let himself be suckered in by something as simple as this...

Yep. Unforced error. No need to go there.

Quote from: TboneAgain on March 04, 2015, 08:58:18 PM
Yep. Unforced error. No need to go there.

Everything's O.K. now. Dr. Carson has apologized for his comments about the fagatinos. He regrets that his words were hurtful and divisive. 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/04/ben-carson-apologizes-for-remarks-on-homosexuality/

Yeah, I saw the same headline on the BBC's site this morning.  I didn't wanna read it.  Why apologize?  Just let the news-cycle chew it.  Nobody cares about gays right now. 

Carson's losing some of the cred he gained from last-week's CPAC speech. 

Quote from: Darth Fife on March 04, 2015, 06:32:38 PM
I happen to agree with Dr Carson, however, this illustrates why he would make a terrible candidate!

This was obviously a set up and if he is going to let himself be suckered in by something as simple as this...

Darth, suppose it's just that he's a moral, principled man, who isn't afraid of standing up and saying what he the really believes, rather than shape a politically correct (lie) answer that leaves everybody saying that he failed to answer the question, so "he's obviously not ready for prime time.  I know that none of us are used to seeing any politician act in this manner. ( well, Sarah Palin did and they crucified her; even her own 'handlers' turned on her because she would not say what they told her to say and dare to speak her own mind about things they told her to stay away from)  Horrors; Doesn't he know how the game is played! Obviously he better hire a staff of consultants who tell him what he is to say he believes and how he is to say it!  I think it's refeshing to hear someone speaking truth to power! (and the power surrounding the issue of gay/lesbian/trasgender rights is obscene!)

I recall Sen. Barry Goldwater's slogan, thast he'd rather be Right than President!  (and he was, so he wasn't)

Quote from: The Boo Man... on March 04, 2015, 07:30:01 PM
I have no idea if it is a choice but I do know that it is these social issues that torpedo Republican campaigns.

Absolutely agree. The MSM and democrats know that social issues are a trap for the GOP. We should concentrate on national security, freedom and fiscal responsibility.

Quote from: supsalemgr on March 05, 2015, 05:45:43 AM
Absolutely agree. The MSM and democrats know that social issues are a trap for the GOP. We should concentrate on national security, freedom and fiscal responsibility.

I think our 'candidate' has to stay away from such issues, but surrogates need to counter this 'revolution' of the culture wars.  Just as Scott Walker refused to play the game when Rudi Guilliani spoke truth to power about Obama hating (our) America, He can refuse to play the game about how he feels one way or another about these 'distractions' which really amount to wedge issues.  He can make a good case about "we have more important things to be discussing" and not allow the media to set his agenda!  Hell, It might even be time for Republicans to stop participating in the left wing staged Presidential Debates and try something new!  Sure, you'll take some hits for not playing the game they insit that you have to play to become POTUS, but I beleive they'd get far more support by telling the truth about why they aren't going to play! (Most Americans know it's a rigged game, even if they support the Democrat; they know the truth)

Quote from: Darth Fife on March 04, 2015, 06:32:38 PM
I happen to agree with Dr Carson, however, this illustrates why he would make a terrible candidate!

This was obviously a set up and if he is going to let himself be suckered in by something as simple as this...

Yep, and the leftists have waiting in the wings, a real life hermaphrodite to take offense.
Failing for these Dim loaded questions are the sign of an amateur.