"Traditionally" .... America is a Country of opportunity. It does not surprise normal thinking Americans that Dr. Carson is an opportunist. Do you think his success was handed to him? By the government? I know, I know he didn't build that, right?
First off, just as a response from a "low information type" from the left, simply because one who disagrees with your simplistic, almost moronic, partisan talking points, does not make them one from the "left". In fact, if one was to do a deep study you are the kind that would think of the Founders as "socialistic" simply because of their egalitarian ideology.
Having said that, while we are a country of opportunity, or we were until the time the corporatists took control, and destroyed pretty much all of the opportunity one had, that does not make Carson anything but an opportunist. Maybe though one must define an opportunist for you. Then too, look it up. Ahh the hell with it. Opportunist is defined as one who practices opportunism, which is defined as "One who grasps at opportunities without regard for moral considerations, or according to principles" Short version form Websters.
Now, since you so steeped in Right wing rhetoric, Carson only created the small niche in which he could personally claim a success. He did not create the science he taught. He did not create the equipment, or the knowledge, he used to advance his career. In fact, I know of nothing of scientific advancement in his career, just his ability to perform what others have discovered.
Now for the prayer breakfast. The prayer breakfast was originated to give individuals the opportunity to actually pray for their leaders, and the country as a whole. I have no idea as to why Carson was invited, however, it is obvious that he sought to take advantage of the situation. How else would he be able to mouth his rant with the President, and a bunch of right wing jackals present to make national his rant? However, the prayer breakfast was not established for that purpose, and his using it for his own personal gain, no matter how correct his rant was (it was not a prayer), he belittled those who organized the event, and its purpose.
Dr. Carson did not announce any political ambitions. He merely pointed out an intelligent alternative to Obama's destructive idiotic policies.
Seriously? You don't think he was smart enough to know that the GOP is looking for a "Black Messiah" since Cain failed in his bid?
Dr. Carson has nothing to do with the "Republicans", in fact, the Republicans are purging their own party of true Conservatives like Dr. Carson.
Your comment is typical of the low information type on the Left!
So, when Carson appears on the Hannity show, is a guest on numerous right wing talk shows, is written about in numerous outlets, is called the next great hope for the Presidency, he has nothing to do with the Republicans?
As to the purge, the Republican Party lost its claim to "conservatism" with Reagan, and has been purging the party of anything resembling a "conservative" ever since. Today the closest to a "conservative" would be Ron Paul, of Tom Coburn.
