Politico: Carson lied about admission to West Point.

[NoTeaPartyPleez]

If so he's done. Bad news for Clinton.

If you read the article Carson did not lie. Another hit piece full of politico assumptions.

Yes, he did. Seems like you're the one who can't read:

In a bombshell report from Politico, the campaign confirmed Friday that West Point has no record of Carson applying for admission, let alone offering him a place at the prestigious training academy.

Carson's rise to the tops of national polls have prompted closer look at his "very volatile" teenager to God-fearing man story by the press. CNN attempted to verify the story that Carson almost stabbed his friend "Bob" while Carson was a teenager; the network couldn't and Carson conceded parts of his biography were "fictitious." This week Carson criticized media as being "secular" to refuting his claims that the Egyptian pyramids were built to store grain.

In the book that made Carson famous (and inspired a portrayal by Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr.), "Gifted Hands," Carson claimed he met and dined with Gen. William Westmoreland, who led U.S. forces in Vietnam.

When asked about the meeting, here's what Carson's campaign manager told Politico:

“Dr. Carson was the top ROTC student in the City of Detroit,” campaign manager Barry Bennett wrote in an email to POLITICO. “In that role he was invited to meet General Westmoreland. He believes it was at a banquet. He can’t remember with specificity their brief conversation but it centered around Dr. Carson’s performance as ROTC City Executive Officer.”

“He was introduced to folks from West Point by his ROTC Supervisors,” Bennett went on. “They told him they could help him get an appointment based on his grades and performance in ROTC. He considered it but in the end did not seek admission.”

 

[easyt65]

Politico? Not 'reliable'....next.

 

[Mac1958]

I would be giggling about how Carson caught some kind of politician disease that has turned him into a liar, but I don't want to criticize a black person because, well, you know.


.

 

[kaz]

Has the politico story been confirmed?

What about when Hillary kept saying that Benghazi was a spontaneous attack when she was telling other people it was a planned assault, is that lie OK with you? Is it only when a Republican lies that you have an issue?

Was Ben there homie?

Forgot the rimshot.

What about when she said her personal server contained "personal correspondance" with Bill, and Bill said he's sent "two e-mails" in his life and neither was to Hillary? That bother you? Or just when a Republican lies?

I'm in favor of Carson being toast over this, to not be able to trust basic factual information calls into question everything he says. That standard applies to one of us. Me. You're a Democrat partisan, this is just an attack to you

 

[Skylar]

Never mind, I was going to put up some quotes from Hillary dodging bullets in Afghanistan and other items said be liberals that are never vetted like the liberal lickspittle lapdog media does to the Republicans.

You didn't put them up because there are no such quotes. That's the problem with the Hillary-haters, even when they have a kernel of truth, they can't be bothered to get the facts straight.

Huh ?

CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton said she "misspoke" last week when she gave a dramatic description of her arrival in Bosnia 12 years ago, recounting a landing under sniper fire.

Clinton was responding to a question Monday from the Philadelphia Daily News' editorial board about video footage of the event that contradicted her assertion that her group "ran with our heads down" from the plane to avoid sniper fire at the Tuzla Air Base.

Tommy Vietor, a spokesman for rival Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, said the Bosnia claim was part of "a growing list of instances in which Sen. Clinton has exaggerated her role in foreign and domestic policymaking."

Clinton told the paper's editorial board it was a "minor blip."

Clinton says she 'misspoke' about sniper fire - CNN.com

Where in what you just quoted did Clinton say anything about dodging fire in Afghanistan?

 

[easyt65]

It's a 'Leftwing Conspiracy'!

 

[TyroneSlothrop]

He may have BrianWilliamitis.

Even Brian Williams said "Dude"....

Ben Carson’s campaign on Friday admitted that a central point in his inspirational personal story was fabricated: his application and acceptance into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

The academy has occupied a central place in Carson’s tale for years. According to a story told in Carson’s book, “Gifted Hands,” the then-17 year old was introduced in 1969 to Gen. William Westmoreland, who had just ended his command of U.S. forces in Vietnam, and the two dined together. That meeting, according to Carson’s telling, was followed by a “full scholarship” to the military academy.

West Point, however, has no record of Carson applying, much less being extended admission.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

If so he's done. Bad news for Clinton.

not really bad news for Clinton. she's not going to have to run against anyone who could beat her.

Being a Democrat, Hillary's career of lying is actually a plus

 

[candycorn]

If so he's done. Bad news for Clinton.

Sounds like someone forgot to actually read the book and find out exactly what he did say.

Since you didn't quote it that would be you. I didn't even know he had applied until I heard he lied about it

 

[kaz]

Any general election is binary. Hence a coin flip. A gaffe by the opponent is much more important than anything you do. She can gaffe like few others.

what about when Hillary coined the term "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" over Jennifer Flowers, an accusation she knew when she did that ... was true ...

That lie OK with you? It's just a standard you hold for the Republican?

Was Ben there dude?

you forgot the rimshot.

what about when Hillary lied that all her grandparents were immigrants, that OK with you? Or it's an issue just when a Republican does it?

This thread is about Carson, desperado.

It's fun slapping the helpless down and having them so eager to come back for more.

You are running away, you haven't slapped down shit.

What about "I have been against NAFTA from the beginning" with about NAFTA "I think everyone is for free and fair trade." That bother you? No, huh?

 

[candycorn]

Politico? Not 'reliable'....next.

His camp admits it. Carson is not reliable. Next

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

If true, and frankly I will wait for something more than this, yes, he's toast.. and rightfully so.

With that said, I find it hilarious reading the leftwing moonbats who hoot over this while they support Obama, a demonstrable liar, Clinton, a demonstrable liar on things a lot more substantive than this and her husband, a defrocked attorney who lied to Congress and the American people.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Politico? Not 'reliable'....next.

Reuters?

Report: Carson lied about West Point acceptance

 

[candycorn]

what about when Hillary coined the term "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" over Jennifer Flowers, an accusation she knew when she did that ... was true ...

That lie OK with you? It's just a standard you hold for the Republican?

Was Ben there dude?

you forgot the rimshot.

what about when Hillary lied that all her grandparents were immigrants, that OK with you? Or it's an issue just when a Republican does it?

This thread is about Carson, desperado.

It's fun slapping the helpless down and having them so eager to come back for more.

You are running away, you haven't slapped down shit.

What about "I have been against NAFTA from the beginning" with about NAFTA "I think everyone is for free and fair trade." That bother you? No, huh?

Was Ben there homie?

 

[TyroneSlothrop]

I don't think Dr. Carson ever said he was admitted to West Point. He apparently rose from a street punk to the top ROTC student in Detroit and when he met Westmorland he probably thought an appointment to West Point was the next logical step. It's an easy mistake to make. Contrast the lack of outrage over Hillary's husband lying when he told the draft board he was joining the National Guard and told the Guard he was being drafted.

Saying one was getting an appointment to West Point when one was NOT getting an appointment to West Point is NOT "an easy mistake to make".

here are some details ...he said he met General William Westmoreland and had dinner with him and was offered a full scholarship...

Even Brian Williams said "Dude"....

Ben Carson’s campaign on Friday admitted that a central point in his inspirational personal story was fabricated: his application and acceptance into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

The academy has occupied a central place in Carson’s tale for years. According to a story told in Carson’s book, “Gifted Hands,” the then-17 year old was introduced in 1969 to Gen. William Westmoreland, who had just ended his command of U.S. forces in Vietnam, and the two dined together. That meeting, according to Carson’s telling, was followed by a “full scholarship” to the military academy.

West Point, however, has no record of Carson applying, much less being extended admission.

 

[the_human_being]

If so he's done. Bad news for Clinton.

Sounds like someone forgot to actually read the book and find out exactly what he did say.

Since you didn't quote it that would be you. I didn't even know he had applied until I heard he lied about it

Then you owe it to yourself to actually read the book.

 

[dannyboys]

Never mind, I was going to put up some quotes from Hillary dodging bullets in Afghanistan and other items said be liberals that are never vetted like the liberal lickspittle lapdog media does to the Republicans.

You didn't put them up because there are no such quotes. That's the problem with the Hillary-haters, even when they have a kernel of truth, they can't be bothered to get the facts straight.

Do you think Hillary was lying or telling the truth in this video about her "landing under sniper fire" and having "run with her head down to the vehicles"? Was the little girl handing Hillary the flowers NOT part of the "greeting ceremony"?

You're a LIB fool.

 

[easyt65]

His camp admits it. Carson is not reliable. Next

The person in his 'camp' is a Liberal plant..."Left-wing Conspiracy"!

 

[Skylar]

And again, its irrelevant. See, many conservatives suckle at the supple teet of Confirmation Bias like it were mother's milk. Any source that is critical of Carson is immediately ignored because its critical of Carson. The veracity of the criticism, the evidence support it, even Carson admitting it is all irrelevant.

Its just another 'hit piece' from the 'leftist media' or some such nonsense. And they'll ignore it. You can't use evidence to convince people who have no use for evidence.

 

[konradv]

Never mind, I was going to put up some quotes from Hillary dodging bullets in Afghanistan and other items said be liberals that are never vetted like the liberal lickspittle lapdog media does to the Republicans.

You didn't put them up because there are no such quotes. That's the problem with the Hillary-haters, even when they have a kernel of truth, they can't be bothered to get the facts straight.

Huh ?

CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton said she "misspoke" last week when she gave a dramatic description of her arrival in Bosnia 12 years ago, recounting a landing under sniper fire.

Clinton was responding to a question Monday from the Philadelphia Daily News' editorial board about video footage of the event that contradicted her assertion that her group "ran with our heads down" from the plane to avoid sniper fire at the Tuzla Air Base.

Tommy Vietor, a spokesman for rival Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, said the Bosnia claim was part of "a growing list of instances in which Sen. Clinton has exaggerated her role in foreign and domestic policymaking."

Clinton told the paper's editorial board it was a "minor blip."

Clinton says she 'misspoke' about sniper fire - CNN.com

Where in what you just quoted did Clinton say anything about dodging fire in Afghanistan?

Give this guy a gold star. The Hillary-haters can't seem to read with comprehension. They just let their emotions take the lead. They may say "I just got the country wrong", but you then have to ask yourself "what else have they gotten wrong?"