Posted on 10/08/2008 10:29:15 AM PDT by Fox_Mulder77
Oct 8th, 2008 (Boca Raton, FL.) In response to the inflammatory racial statements made by Congressmen Meeks D-NY, Towns D-NY, and Jackson D-Ill. in the Jason Horowitz New York Observer article, "Black Congressmen Declare Racism in Palin's Rhetoric," (Ret.) Lt. Col. Allen West, congressional candidate for Florida's district 22, wrote the following:
"I have just finished reading an article written by Jason Horowitz in the New York Observer, "Black Congressmen Declare Racism in Palin's Rhetoric," and I am absolutely appalled. I refute the inflammatory comments of Rep. Meeks, Towns, and Jackson and I challenge them to debate me on the issue of race. Yes, I am a black conservative congressional candidate from district 22 in South Florida. This is a congressional district that is approximately 92% white. The tremendous support I've received in district 22, and throughout the country, doesn't jibe with Rep. Towns' claim that, “racism is alive and well in this country."
With that said, I reiterate the comment made by Governor Palin: Senator Obama is "not one of us". We are freedom loving Americans that believe in the Constitution, and shun marxist/socialist dogma. Sen. Obama's political and social allegiance with William Ayers proves he is, "not one of us." Let me bring to mind a simple maxim that my mom and dad taught me growing up in Georgia, "folks will know you by the company you keep." And as a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel I shall share a simple point: because of Senator Obama's associations, he would not be able to pass a background investigation in order to receive a security clearance. Yet, he seeks to be the Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Forces?
It has become apparent that any person taking a stand against Sen. Obama's campaign will face the "Brown Shirt" intimidation tactics of individuals seeking to stoke racial fires.
I am sick and tired of the 21st century version of plantation overseers that pass themselves off as black leaders but only keep the black community hostage. When I win this congressional race it will be interesting to see if the Congressional Black Caucus will open their doors to me. I suggest the door be opened, but then again, would they be racist for not allowing me membership?"
Best Regards, Lieutenant Colonel Allen B West (US Army, Retired) Candidate, Florida's US Congressional District 22
BTT!
I strongly suggest keeping Hillary in!
We need the PUMA’s!
LTC West is dead on. We do not tolerate that BS in the military. Do your damn job and you will be respected and accepted. It is that damn simple. Obama will never pass a BI for a TS.
Wow. This guy is good. Any word on what his chances are in the election?
Whatever happens in this election, I am encouraged that there is a fresh crop of republicans standing up to join the fight. Sarah Palin and Bobby Jindal embody this in the best way, and it seems that LtCol West is made of the same stuff. Very encouraging.
The GOP has suffered for too long now with the old guard that’s lost the fire in the belly. They don’t fight. They’re afraid of their own shadow and afraid that dems will call them names.
But that’s changing. Relief troops are starting to show up, finally. It may take a few years to start making progress but I’m very, very encouraged.
I agree. These are the doers of deeds, who earned the right to serve the people. They want to serve for the right reasons. West is among the best.
What a great American Allen West is. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a fundraiser in Boca. He was working the room and came and sat down with us for about 30 minutes. We talked about a lot of stuff, including the pros and cons of the M4.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.