Ben Carson, Victim

AN EDITED VERSION OF THIS POST APPEARS ON NOVEMBER 12, 2015 IN THE BERGEN RECORD

Mendacity. Exaggeration. Obfuscation. So what?

Dr. Carson counters with exasperation and frustration the media exploration of his personal narrative, as questions are raised of the veracity of some of his central tales. As if it is he alone who has had to withstand this level of scrutiny. Unlike say Ms. Clinton who was forced to explain the true circumstances of her run for cover on the tarmac from enemy fire. And how about someone like Mr. Obama who spent countless hours in unnecessary refutation of the insistent harangue led by one Mr. Trump questioning the place of birth of Barack Hussein.

Politicians often "embellish" personal truths. And for that sin, they should be held accountable. But this version of Republican candidates has made mis-truth  their own, relishing it seems in their capacity to say just about anything about anything without believing examination was warranted or appropriate.

No, Dr. Carson, you are not being attacked or vilified. No, this is not an uneven hand of the press clamping down upon you. But this is the message that will be conveyed to the followers of the former neurosurgeon (and how impressive is that title) and they will, if recent history is prologue, join in the call for the mass deportation of the left wing media.

Mendacity. Exaggeration. Obfuscation. Next topic please.