Background Circle Background Circle
Ben Carson compares criticism of Black conservatives to ‘runaway’ slaves

Ben Carson compares criticism of Black conservatives to ‘runaway’ slaves

During a recent podcast interview on the OUTLOUD with Gianno Caldwell” Ben Carson compared Black Republican’s to runaway enslaved people saying they are victims of institutional racism. Caldwell, another Black conservative said there was “a major attack on Black conservatives” — noting Carson has been called “a house N-word, a coon, any negative, disgusting name they can think of.” Caldwell asked Carson how he dealt with it, particularly since he was once beloved in the Black community and among other cultural groups.

The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development responded saying Black conservatives were treated like runaway slaves who were caught, and brutalized in front of others as an example to discourage other slaves from disobeying their master.

“Just remember this is not anything that’s any different than many, many years ago during slavery. If you ran away and you got caught, they didn’t just kill you; they brought you back and then they tormented you in front of everybody else so that they would get the lesson: Do not run away,” Carson said. The now retired neurosurgeon says today’s treatment of Black Republicans is no different.

“And it’s the same lesson now. Do not depart from what we told you. Do not think for yourself and if you do, we’re gonna try to make an example of you so other people won’t do it,” Carson said. “But the way I see it, you have to just ask yourself, ‘What is the right thing to do?’ And you pray, you ask God to give you wisdom and you move forward.”

Carson went on to say there were “tons of people in the African-American community who very much appreciate the stance” and realize they were being “used and manipulated” by Democrats so they can keep power.

Caldwell agreed with Carson, who also said Black people are accustomed to being “victims,” then turned around saying Black conservatives are in essence victims of “institutionalism racism.”

“I think the place where it exists is among the people who see someone like me or someone like you and decide how they must think based on their race,” Carson said. “That’s the institutional racism but in terms of our society, I grew up in Detroit and in Boston, late ’50s and the ’60s and believe me, I can tell you real racism when I see it. We had to deal with it every day and it was rough. It’s nothing like that today.”

Carson was heavily criticized by many Black people for his role within the Trump Administration. Some critics took to social media to express their displeasure with Carson.

“Ben Carson is one of the most highly-intelligent and academically-accomplished people yet one of the most ignorant people to engage in public discourse,” @Channi_V tweeted. “Dr. Ben Carson is a world renowned physician that people respects. But as politician he has no clue and he needs to stop doing interviews. The more he speaks the less respect I have for him,” @cahnel_glasses added.

Some critics said their criticism had nothing to with Carson being conservative but he and other Republicans lack empathy for others.

“No man. It’s just you. Nothing to do with being a conservative. Hell, I’m a conservative in many areas. It’s the lack of compassion, humility, grace and propriety when addressing your fellow human being who believe differently than you that I have a problem with,” @tsutakonomusume said.

“Just to be clear… Dr. Carson, we aren’t ridiculing you and your ilk (Ms. Owens, Polyester & Zircon, etc.) because you left the plantation. We’re laughing at you because you choose to stay on the plantation and hug the master every chance you get,” @NareissasNotes tweeted.

Read more:

Louisiana Prep School Founders Allegedly Falsified College Applications, Doctored Transcripts and Fostered a ‘culture of fear with physical and emotional abuse’ 

Chicago officer captured on video striking a teen

Oklahoma announcer calls high school girls’ basketball team racial slur while players kneel during national anthem

Source link

Related Posts
Why are there so few Black coaches in professional football? | Oh My Goal
Why are there so few Black coaches in professional football? | Oh My Goal

More than a quarter of professional footballers in Europe's top leagues are Black. But in all 98 head coaching positions Read more

Tiffany Hainesworth Becomes First Black Woman To Independently Own Her Own Tequila Brand
Tiffany Hainesworth Becomes First Black Woman To Independently Own Her Own Tequila Brand

A Maryland resident is breaking barriers as an entrepreneur, becoming the first Black woman to solely own a tequila brand. Tiffany Hainesworth Read more

D9 LOVE! Here’s a List of Prominent Black Fraternity and Sorority Couples from the Early 1900s
D9 LOVE! Here’s a List of Prominent Black Fraternity and Sorority Couples from the Early 1900s

Beautiful Black fraternity and sorority couples have existed over 100 years so let’s celebrate their love. We’ve compiled a list Read more

Black Men Teach plans to change Minnesota education disparities
Black Men Teach plans to change Minnesota education disparities

“Black Men Teach is trying to get Black men in elementary school classrooms,” Markus Flynn, executive director of Black Men Read more

Black Couple Had Their White Friend Pose As The Owner and Their Home Appraisal Magically Went Up 500K
Black Couple Had Their White Friend Pose As The Owner and Their Home Appraisal Magically Went Up 500K

California home owners experienced racism and discrimination when they were getting an appraisal for their Bay Area home. “It was Read more

Black Girl Freedom Week Envisions A World Where Black Girls And Women Are Regularly Invested In
Black Girl Freedom Week Envisions A World Where Black Girls And Women Are Regularly Invested In

A weeklong series emphasizing investment in Black cis and trans girls is having its inaugural launch this week.Through virtual programming, Read more

2 Chainz Drops Black History Month Gems While Getting A Champagne Pedicure On NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’
2 Chainz Drops Black History Month Gems While Getting A Champagne Pedicure On NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

As the celebration of Black History Month continues around the country, 2 Chainz honored the special time of the year Read more

Black Excellist: Top 10 American Black Billionaires (+ Up&Comings)
Black Excellist:  Top 10 American Black Billionaires (+ Up&Comings)

Top 10 American Black Billionaires (+ Up&Comings) http://www.blackexcellist.com ---------------------------------------------- Business Inquiries, Partnerships, & Suggestions blackexcellist@gmail.com Support the Movement w/$25 * Read more

DJ SkyWalker #24 | Hip Hop Mix | RnB Dancehall Rap Songs | Black Music Club Party
DJ SkyWalker #24 | Hip Hop Mix | RnB Dancehall Rap Songs | Black Music Club Party

Donate to DJ SkyWalker: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8qNqWU4tVr DJ SkyWalker jetzt auch als Artist KINKO 069 in der DeutschRap Szene. Eigene Produktion mit Read more

Should You Ever Wear Your Boyfriend’s Black Fraternity Paraphernalia?
Should You Ever Wear Your Boyfriend’s Black Fraternity Paraphernalia?

So you are dating a member of a Black fraternity, you are over at his house and it is cold. Read more

Ta-Nehisi Coates to Eve Ewing: Black Authors To Read | The Daily Social Distancing Show
Ta-Nehisi Coates to Eve Ewing: Black Authors To Read | The Daily Social Distancing Show

Essential Black authors to read: Ibram X Kendi & Jason Reynolds, Bakari Sellers, Eve Ewing, D.L. Hughley, Mikki Kendall, Mary Read more

Sacramento Black Teens Forced Off Flight For Mask Violations as Parent Speaks Out for Not Being Notified
Sacramento Black Teens Forced Off Flight For Mask Violations as Parent Speaks Out for Not Being Notified

Four Black teens were forced off a plane by flight attendants before takeoff claims they were not wearing mask according Read more