“I’d also like for you to get back to me – if you don’t mind – to explain the disparity in REO rates. Do you know what an REO is?” California Democratic Rep. Katie Porter asked. Carson responded, "OREO?" “No, not an Oreo. An REO,” Porter shot back, explaining she was asking about real-estate owned properties.
“Are you familiar with OMWI and what it is?” Beatty asked. Carson replied: "With who?" Beatty: "OMWI?" Carson: "Amway?" "OMWI," she said. "Amway?" Carson asked, referring to the marketing company. "OMWI,” Beatty said. “Come on Mr. Secretary. Now, I asked you this when you were here last year.”
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/de...dly-quiz-stump-ben-carson-on-obscure-acronyms
Ben Carson is the US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. There's no excuse for him not recognizing the acronyms of REO and OMWI, commonly used in housing. And, the white congresswoman took delight in highlighting his inexcusable ignorance.
Beyond his ignorance, he responded like a moron, offering suggestions of Oreo and Amway for REO and OMWI. That's doubly stupid when you can tell the person questioning you is obviously trying to make you look ignorant.
Question: I’d also like for you to get back to me – if you don’t mind – to explain the disparity in REO rates. Do you know what an REO is?
Stupid Answer: Oreo?
Good Answer: You're mumbling. You're going to have to clarify your question.
Is there a such thing a black who isn't dumb? Ben Carson is a medical doctor, former presidential candidate, and current head of a cabinet-level department. And, he's dumb.