Posted on 08/07/2009 4:44:28 PM PDT by Brytani
Edited on 08/20/2009 4:03:46 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West (US Army, Retired) was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and is third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. His parents instilled in him a very basic principle, love of God and Country. In 2004, when it was time to retire from more than twenty years of service in the US Army, he brought his wife and two young daughters to Broward County, Florida, where he taught high school for one year. He then returned to Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan army, an assignment he finished in November 2007.
Allen West received his Bachelors degree from University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the US Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
"Education is the great equalizer," he says. "With a good education, any child in America can live his dream."
Allen West knows that for our children to live their dreams, they need to be safe. He has served in several combat zones: in Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was battalion commander for the Army's 4th Infantry Division, and in Afghanistan, where he trained Afghan officers to take on the responsibility of securing their own country.
In his Army career, Col. West has been honored many times, including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor), and a Valorous Unit Award. He received his valor award as a Captain in Desert Shield/Storm, was the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year in 1993, and was a Distinguished Honor Graduate III Corps Assault School. He proudly wears the Army Master parachutist badge, Air Assault badge, Navy/Marine Corps parachutist insignia, Italian parachutist wings, and German proficiency badge (Bronze award).
Allen is an avid distance runner, a PADI Master certified SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and attends Community Christian Church in Tamarac Florida.
Excellence is a West family tradition. His wife, Angela, holds an MBA and PhD. and works as a financial planner. His oldest daughter, Aubrey, attends Archbishop McCarthy HS and his youngest daughter, Austen, attends Parkway Christian School.
Steve Malzberg has fast become one of America’s most recognizable faces and voices on the political talk scene. He has been recognized by Talkers Magazine as one of the nation’s, “Top 100 Talk Show Hosts” several times.
His quick wit, passion and biting analysis of the days events have earned him a huge and loyal following throughout the nation. Steve is among the most sought after “Talking Heads” regularly appearing on the Fox News Channel and CNN. Steve has also filled in for Joe Scarborough and Monica Crowley on MSNBC, and was a regular contributor on the Phil Donahue Show.
Steve has been a guest host on stations around the country sitting in for Bill Bennett and Mike Gallagher on the Salem Radio Network, and John Gibson and others on Fox Radio. He’s also been heard on WMAL in Washington DC, KLIF in Dallas, WBT in Charlotte and WGST in Atlanta among other stations around the nation. The Steve Malzberg Show is heard nationally via the WOR Radio Network.
Steve is perhaps best known for his ability to snag the top newsmakers of the moment for interviews, and using his warm engaging personality to get his guests to open up. He has won several A.I.R. Awards (Achievement In Radio) for “Best Interview” in both the news and sports areas.
Steve’s ability to bring that same passion from behind the microphone to live audiences has made him a successful and sought after speaker. He has been honored by many groups including the NYC PBA, who selected him as their 2004 Man Of The Year. Other honors have come from The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, The NY State Shields, United Cuban-American Organizations, The Chinese-American Society, Retired Detectives of the Police Department of the city of New York, Detectives Crime Clinic of NY-NJ, American Legion of Little Neck, NY, The Department of Veterans Affairs; and Steve received the Distinguished American Award from the Bergen County NJ Chapter of the National Football and College Hall of Fame.
Legenday Entertainer and Comedian Will Be Hosting A Special Introduction Video Specially Filmed for Free Republic. Jackie is now doing weekly video commentary for World Net Daily, the largest, independent online newspaper. www.jackiemason.com
Proud Black Conservative Entertainer/Speaker "American Tea Party Anthem", Lloyd is joining our own Jim Rob on the Tea Party Express and has graciously offered to perform for Free Republic. http://www.lloydmarcus.com/
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Get your Free Republic Convention tickets here!
Reserve your room at the Sheraton National here!
Our FR banqueteers will have ringside seats when the talk show star of radio station WOR, New York, steps up to our freeper microphone! Here some little excerpted peeks into the musings emanating from his consideral cerebral power:
STEVE (on watching a Little League game on the Fourth of July): "As I watched my son holding his sparkler, I suddenly cringed as a wave of panic swept through my mind and body. You see, I know too much, and the others, most Americans, not enough.
"As I looked at my son and his buddies, I couldn't help but fear for their futures - and my future, and the future of our great nation."
STEVE (on Obama): "As America celebrated her birthday, the man sitting in the White House was busy plotting his course in his quest to fundamentally change our nation, our policies - both foreign and domestic - and by doing so, our cherished way of life."
STEVE (on unemployment): "I looked around at the parents of the kids on the baseball team and wondered just how many of them - of us, really - may be among the next batch of the half million Americans who are losing their jobs each month. I wondered how many of us would eventually be unable to give our kids summer baseball, summer camp, a bike, a video game......once (Obama's) taxes start to kick in.
"If Mr. Obama succeeds, look for the unemployment rate to soar through double digits. This is what he wants. He has already DESTROYED untold wealth in this country. All his new taxes will nearly complete his mission. What is the mission? To force as many of us as possible to turn to the government for our very survival. That's what Mr. Obama is advocating. That's who he is."
STEVE (on terrorism, apologies, the essence of our nation): "Are we prepared to have our children's lives put at risk by a president who no longer sees a 'war on terror'? Are we prepared for a president who tours the world assuring one and all that there is nothing special about the United States, that we have a tarnished history and that we are JUST ANOTHER ONE OF MANY nations?
"Are we prepared to tell our kids that Mr. Obama was correct when he told the Muslim world that we are NOT a nation of Christians, Jews and Muslims, but rather a nation of CITIZENS?
"I bet the parents in my little town of Fair Lawn, New Jersey would say, 'No' to this and 'No' to Mr. Obama's vision of America.
"IF ONLY THEY KNEW WHAT HIS VISION IS!"
Freepers, meet and greet Steve Malzberg in person in the friendly confines of our FR Convention banquet room. His photo and bio are at the top of this thread along with those of our other two SUPER-LUMINARY GUEST SPEAKERS!
Grab off your room at the Sheraton NOW. The hotel holds our reserved block of discounted rooms for only so long. For events such as conventions, ALL hotels have a cut-off date for discounted rooms and they don't fool around.
If you're getting a group together and they're sitting around waiting for Godot, shake their bootys and tell them to get their room orders in NOW....fer heaven's sake.
Heaven can wait, but not our room availabilities! DC will be jumpin' that weekend!
Leni/MinuteGal
Tune in here, Freepers, and you will enjoy a great program!
http://www.jetcast.com/em-popup-esplayer.phtml?feedlink=1054
Okay ... my mobster name is Kinky Nina Costanza. I think I will just go with Nina Costanza. LOL
What good is sitting alone in your room?
Come hear the trumpet call
Life is a FREEP, old chum
At our Convention Hall !
Put down the knitting, the book and the broom
Time to join in the fray
Life is a FREEP, old chum
Come to Convention Day!
Come meet and greet, come hear the speakers
Huge Mall Tea Party, so wear your sneakers
Now, no more prating, great hours we're slating
So.....right this way, your seat is waiting !
No use permitting the prophets of doom
To wipe all your smiles away
Life is a FREEP, old chum
See ya that Saturday
Come to D.C. for congregating
Don't stay at home, it's too frustrating
Life is a FREEP, old chummer
Join us to FREEP Obummer !
Oh, yeah....join us to FREEP Obummer !
Yeah, yeah, yeah.......
Leni
Tuesday bump
ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT TO BOOK A ROOM AT THE SHERATON AT OUR GREAT FREE REPUBLIC GROUP RATE!
After August 21st, our group rate of #116 will not be available! If you are planning stay at the Sheraton you need to book your room by this coming Friday to take advantage of the group rate!
See you all in DC!
I just tried to make reservations at the Sheraton and it said no rooms were available! Is that true or are they having problems with their site again?
Okay, since the web site for the hotel said it was sold out, I called them this morning and spoke to someone in sales. She said they were adding more rooms to the block, and she went ahead and took my reservation. Whew! I was really sweating it there! So if anyone else has trouble with the website, call the hotel directly.
We have had nothing but problems with these reservations since day one - and you’re just more proof of it.
Glad you got through though. They’re telling us we have NOT met our quota but telling those who call for reservations that they are full.
I”m not a happy Freeper right now!!!
ANYONE WHO IS MAKING RESERVATIONS – DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE – PLEASE CALL THEM DIRECTLY
703) 521-1900 or 1.888.627.8210
I just love to attribute all errors to Mr. Scrivener....he's a handy guy to have around!
Leni
They still have not fixed your reservation?
damn typo’s...
August 11-13 is the date for the convention....
Sorry guys
They have; I am arriving the evening of the 7th and leaving on the 13th.
I was trying to be funny. LOL
Are there still people checking out on the 12th instead of the 13th?
I heard from four Freepers who have called the Sheraton and made sure their check out date was changed from 9/12 to 9/13 or later. They certainly were not planning on checking out on 9/12!
Leni
Hi, 50 y/o typical white woman from Maine seeking either someone to ride down with me, or ride, or any woman interested in sharing a room, will share all expenses.
I've got some good news, honey
An invite to a Convention hall
It's a very swell affair
Famous freepers will be there!
I'll wear my blue jeans, red shirt, my freeper cap
You'll wear your sparkly flag earrings like a femme fatale
Ain't no doubt about it, babe
We'll be the best-dressed in the hall
So, I'll be down to getcha in my hybrid, honey
You better be ready 'bout quarter to eight
Now, dearie, don't be late
I wanna get there when the Anthem's playin'
Remember when we get there, honey
The speakers I''m gonna hear them all
I'm gonna jump up from my seat
I'm gonna cheer the Left's defeat
In September at the Freep Convention hall
There'll be freepers from across the fruited land
Who'll gather in a patriotic band
We'll congregate, be up too late, meet lots of folks
And don't forget we'll hear those Jackie Mason jokes!
So make sure you're ready when I get there, honey
The Freepers, I wanna meet them all
Gonna wear my best new shoes
Gonna lose those Obama blues
In September at the Freep Convention hall!
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, HOO YAH!
Leni
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