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In reply to the discussion: No, Ben Carson ISN'T "stupid"... it's worse than that: [View all]JohnnyRingo
(18,581 posts)23. There's also some "I don't really care".
He likely thought he walked into a job where he does nothing. Let HUD run on autopilot and cash a paycheck. Not as cushy as an ambassadorship, but pretty sweat free "work" anyway.
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You're right. Carson isn't actually stupid, although he gives that impression,
The Velveteen Ocelot
May 2019
#2
Of course. They elected a man who was clearly incompetent in every way--relishes in it.
hlthe2b
May 2019
#4
Dementia. Remember the pyramid food storage thing? Get him out of there and get him some help! nt
albacore
May 2019
#6
Graham believes he has to compensate for ... something, and over-compensates. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#25
I've no doubt Carson was once very smart and together enough to excel at his work.
Gidney N Cloyd
May 2019
#13
Brain surgeon has to be an intense and stressful occupation. I think he had a few too many and
brewens
May 2019
#14
They're trying to demonstrate that good government doesn't work and isn't necessary
not fooled
May 2019
#22