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IDemo

(16,926 posts)
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 07:17 AM Oct 2015

Ben Carson On Possible Secret Service Protection:' 'I’m In Great Danger'

Republican presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson claimed he is in “great danger” -- and in need of Secret Service protection -- because a “secular progressive movement” opposes him, BuzzFeed reported Thursday. While some media reports claimed Carson was close to being approved for Secret Service protection, the Washington Post cited an official who said the Department of Homeland Security was still debating the matter.

“I’d prefer not to talk about security issues, but I have recognized -- and people have been telling me for many, many months -- that I’m in great danger because I challenge the secular progressive movement to the very core,” Carson said on WABC radio’s "Rita Cosby Show" on Thursday, BuzzFeed reported. “You know, they see me as an existential threat, but I also believe in the good Lord and we take reasonable precautions.”

Carson said the threats against him are serious, which is why the Secret Service is considering protecting him. He denied Monday that his campaign had requested protection, and that the FBI and Secret Service had approached him about possible protection.

But according to ABC News, the Department of Homeland Security received official requests for Secret Service protection from Carson and his rival candidate -- and current GOP front-runner -- Donald Trump earlier this week. Candidates who are front-runners in a presidential race typically request protection at this point in the campaign process, ABC reported. House Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Harry Reid will have to approve the candidates’ requests before they are granted.

http://www.ibtimes.com/ben-carson-possible-secret-service-protection-im-great-danger-2153392

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Ben Carson On Possible Secret Service Protection:' 'I’m In Great Danger' (Original Post) IDemo Oct 2015 OP
Assassins never kill dickheads Android3.14 Oct 2015 #1
yeah us peacenik progressives are a real danger - now tellme about domestic terrorists hollysmom Oct 2015 #2
his fear is not aimed in the right direction restorefreedom Oct 2015 #3
"I'm in great danger". No, Ben..we progressives are in danger of you being President. BlueJazz Oct 2015 #4
I would say the demon "secular progressives" probably follow the teachings of Jesus Vinca Oct 2015 #5
Only from suffocation by putting foot in mouth. hobbit709 Oct 2015 #6
In great danger on his freaking book tour???? winstars Oct 2015 #7
He might actually sell one. hobbit709 Oct 2015 #8
This is rich Thenewire Oct 2015 #9
I'm completely convinced he's a sociopath. nt Javaman Oct 2015 #10
I am leaning towards Scizoid symptoms, myself. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2015 #13
Jus got around to googling that. I think you are right. nt Javaman Nov 2015 #21
the key difference between psycho and socio paths is dixiegrrrrl Nov 2015 #22
Sure Ben, because the "secular progressive movement" has such a history of assassination. trotsky Oct 2015 #11
JFK may differ with you. former9thward Oct 2015 #16
LOL trotsky Oct 2015 #20
Ben is full of shit. nt City Lights Oct 2015 #12
Ben honey - Big government is not the answer. Remember Popeye's? Just do that. KentuckyWoman Oct 2015 #14
From whom? hifiguy Oct 2015 #15
He's in great danger of being ignored. nt kelliekat44 Oct 2015 #17
I believe it. BainsBane Oct 2015 #18
Dear Dr. Carson: DirkGently Oct 2015 #19

hollysmom

(5,946 posts)
2. yeah us peacenik progressives are a real danger - now tellme about domestic terrorists
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 07:27 AM
Oct 2015

and how many are religious fanatics?

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
3. his fear is not aimed in the right direction
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 07:38 AM
Oct 2015

he probably is in danger, as obama was, but the idea that progressives who are also gun control advocates are threatening him is ridiculous

Vinca

(50,236 posts)
5. I would say the demon "secular progressives" probably follow the teachings of Jesus
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 07:51 AM
Oct 2015

more than Carson does. It's not an intentional thing, of course, just the basic nature of progressives who prefer everyone have a decent life. Carson is in greater peril from tight fitting shoes and an ingrown toenail.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
13. I am leaning towards Scizoid symptoms, myself.
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:29 PM
Oct 2015

Delusions of grandeur, and dis-association from reality are actual symptoms, look it up.
but so hard to tell from Repug candidates.

It is almost as if they took a bunch of people. told them to stay off their meds, and dressed them in adult clothing.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
22. the key difference between psycho and socio paths is
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 11:27 AM
Nov 2015

organization.
Sociopaths tend to be impulsive, reactive, emotional roller coasters. ( altho if Carson's stories of his violence with weapons as a kid are true....)
they usually run afoul of the law repeatedly. Often are not very bright.
I have known a few, they often get diagnosed as Borderline Per. Disorder.

Psychopaths pass for human easily, are cool, calculating, can keep their emotions in check, are often very intelligent.

However, since this OP discussion, it has been revealed that Carson is a Seventh Day adventist, which is important because of the way his beliefs affected his perception of reality.
NOT in a good way.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
11. Sure Ben, because the "secular progressive movement" has such a history of assassination.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 09:10 AM
Oct 2015

What a nut.

former9thward

(31,935 posts)
16. JFK may differ with you.
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:46 PM
Oct 2015

He was shot down by a Free Cuba Marxist. Of course you will probably say he was not a "progressive".

KentuckyWoman

(6,679 posts)
14. Ben honey - Big government is not the answer. Remember Popeye's? Just do that.
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:34 PM
Oct 2015

Or call up the NRA...... either way.

BainsBane

(53,012 posts)
18. I believe it.
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:56 PM
Oct 2015

He's still a black man in America running for president. There are some dangerous people who don't take well to that.

DirkGently

(12,151 posts)
19. Dear Dr. Carson:
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 09:13 PM
Oct 2015

We would LOVE for you to get the Republican nomination to run for President in 2016. Please proceed.











~ Sincerely, The Secular Progressive Movement.


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