re: Dr Ben Carson is the first Republican in the ring for 2016 election.

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So someone believing in creation makes them a less viable candidate because they believe in something you don't. Check

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pretty much. Its not creationism, while I think that is a load of horseshite, he is a young earth creationist. that is a whole different ballgame.

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So, who is going to make this a point in the debates?

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whoever the democratic candidate is, if he makes it that far. He won't though.

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Is it (in fact) germane to his governance?

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Yes, if you cannot accept information to make decisions you will not be a good steward of the nation. WE aren't talking Intelligent Design, we are talking young earth creationism. The earth is 6000 years old, you have to deny who swaths of science for which there is strong empirical evidence.

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But no, I personally do not think he has the political skills to survive a primary run much less a general election.

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So we agree?