The Carson Sink is a “playa,” which means a temporary lake that ends up looking more like a desert.  The Carson trail ran right across the Carson Sink during the Gold Rush days and there was even a Pony Express stop there for a short period of time.  Most visitors probably thought they were in a desert.  However, when there is a lot of rain, Carson Sink quickly becomes a rather large lake.  That has happened several times.  I believe that Carson Sink can be used to describe the peril awaiting those people desperately trying to slime Ben Carson.  It may look like solid ground but there is real danger there.

The main stream media, or at least Politico, is trying desperately to discredit Ben Carson.  Apparently investigating Barack Obama is racist, because he is a liberal black, but Ben Carson is a conservative so race doesn’t matter.  This is similar to how the main stream media slimed Sarah Palin while worshiping Hillary Clinton wearing rose colored glasses.  Predictably, Donald Trump jumped in with both feet before checking out the depth of the water.  Donald apparently forgot that earlier this week he accused Politico of being run by a bunch of liars.  He was right about that, by the way.

There is no doubt that Ben Carson, like the vast majority of politicians, exaggerated his personal history.  Welcome to the club.  If that was a disqualifying factor we would have serious trouble staffing congress or any other elected position.  While the press ignores the overwhelming evidence that Hillary Clinton lies about really important things they are hyperventilating because Ben Carson may have exaggerated a conversation with General Westmoreland while he was in high school.  Give me a break.  The man went on to become a brilliant neurosurgeon.  Who cares about a conversation he may or may not have had with anyone while in High School?  I, for one, barely remember high school.

I am not sure Ben Carson is the ideal choice for President, but this is ridiculous.  I predict a major backlash.  Carson is pissed and he is pointing fingers and naming names.   He may just shame the media into actually investigating Hillary Clinton.  That could be very bad for Madame Secretary.   At a minimum, they will absolutely scrutinize Donald Trump.  Don’t be surprised if a lot of politicians, who should know better, end up in the Carson Sink with egg on their face.

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