Ben Carson Switches Parties – Will He Run?

[speekinout]

Yes.  The party leaders are so much smarter than the rest of us.  They should decide.

It isn't about smart. It's about vetting - getting the candidates' history, both records of actions and public statements. The "rest of us" don't have the money or resources to find out anything for ourselves, particularly for a number of candidates. We can't make good decisions unless we're informed. If we wait for the dims or the msm to tell us about the candidate's history, we won't find out anything until late in the final campaign, when it's too late to do anything but lose.

[aligncare]

It isn't about smart. It's about vetting - getting the candidates' history, both records of actions and public statements. The "rest of us" don't have the money or resources to find out anything for ourselves, particularly for a number of candidates. We can't make good decisions unless we're informed. If we wait for the dims or the msm to tell us about the candidate's history, we won't find out anything until late in the final campaign, when it's too late to do anything but lose.

Good discussion. Both you and Vic make good points. However, the argument goes to you, speakinout.

This is too important to risk having the media as the only source of information between the candidates and people. If structured properly, having a pre-vetted field might help us avoid an uh oh moment on the campaign trail or in debates.

[olde north church]

Since I consider myself the least of all men, it can't possibly apply to me.

Definitely not you sir!  Was referring to the potential candidates.

[speekinout]

Good discussion. Both you and Vic make good points. However, the argument goes to you, speakinout.

This is too important to risk having the media as the only source of information between the candidates and people. If structured properly, having a pre-vetted field might help us avoid an uh oh moment on the campaign trail or in debates.

Thanks, align. Your statement is exactly what I was trying to argue - yours is more concise and maybe clearer. 

[Bigun]

On the other hand, being held hostages to the vanity of lesser men is preferable?

Well now! Just who might these "lesser men" of whom you speak be?

[olde north church]

Well now! Just who might these "lesser men" of whom you speak be?

Sweater Vest, Little Caesar, Minnesota Sally would be a quick three.  Although one isn't a man, is she?