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/
Lisa Mei Norton, Patriotic Singer and Songwriter and Freeper. Lisa will also be performing for Free Republic. http://www.myspace.com/lisameinorton
Get your Free Republic Convention tickets here!
Reserve your room at the Sheraton National here!
Link to Tea Party Bus Express Cross Country Tour starring JIM ROB! Great photos! - Post # 70
Convention Special Guest Speaker Andrew Wilkow (photo at thread opening) - # 78
D.C. pro bono room available from freeper host for freeper guest to crash - # 107
Convention Special Guest Speaker Col. Allen West (photo at thread opening)) - # 120
Convention Schedule 9/11 - 9/13 (may be updated from time to time) - # 137
Convention arrangements for Freeper Crumb Crunchers - # 138
Convention Special Guest Speaker Steve Malzberg (photo at thread opening) # 141
Can't Come, but Want to Support Our Event? To Donate - # 151
Phone Number to Reserve Room at Special Rate (special rate expires midnight tomorrow, Friday, so shake your booty!) - # 151
YO! Maine freeperette seeks to share ride, expenses - # 159
Special Convention Poetry by MinuteGal - #'s 12 - 141 - 160
Leni
Bumping along for more conventioneers.
See you in DC!
Bumping from Californa for Maine FReepers. See post #159.
Did you post your request on your Maine FR Forum? If not, please do as you will be in touch with other Maine Freepers.
Please FreepMail me if you need help reaching other Freepers in your state. I will not be on line after 9AM this morning or until Sunday afternoon. Will answer your Freepmail Sunday. Jean :)
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One of the highlights of our convention banquet program will be the video Jackie is making just for Free Republic. He does the video in stand-up comedian style....and when he revs up, he's hilarious!
Jackie (born Yacov Moshe Maza) is 73 years young. He was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He grew up in New York City on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Mason graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from City College, New York. At the age of 25, he was ordained as a rabbi, as his three brothers and father had been before him. Three years later he resigned to follow a persistent inner calling to be an entertainer.
In a 2005 poll to find the "Comedian's Comedian", Mason was voted among the top-50 all-time comedy acts by those who really know.....fellow comedians and comedy insiders.
Jackie's genre is American politics, international events, current events, culture, political satire and observational/improvisational comedy.
Commenting on the Palestine/Israel situation in the Middle East, Jackie said, "Israelis are constantly asked the same obnoxious question: 'How can you throw the Palestinians out of Israel.....where would they go?' The answer is, if they don't care who they kill, why are we obligated to care where they go?"
Sounds like Jackie is our kind of guy!
Jackie Mason has appeared in over 200 self-written video performances all of which appear on the popular YouTube web site.
FRIENDS, HE'S GOING TO WRITE A SPECIAL DIALOGUE JUST FOR OUR FREEPER CONVENTIONEERS!
You can bet his FR presentation will be politically incorrect and full of red meat!
He'll have us on our feet clapping and howling as he directs his satirical barbs at the Left and all other enemies of our Republic!
REGISTER RIGHT NOW FOR YOUR ROOM AND FOR A MEMORABLE WEEK-END IN YOUR LIFE! Time is almost over for discounted room-rate.....it's virtually hours away. Don't be disappointed! The phone number to call to sign aboard is just above on post # 151. HURRY, patriots!
Leni
Yoo Hoo ... Is your name on the Sheraton reservation list?
Have you bought your convention tickets. Time is running out, you don’t want to miss the historic event.
Come help us take our country back. See you in DC?
SATURDAY BUMP!
Yoo Hoo ... Is your name on the Sheraton reservation list?
Yep!
Wonderful .... see you there!!!
It requires dedicated and active Freepers to organize and present such a huge undertaking as is the Free Republic National Tea Party Convention in September.
Long-time, well-known freepers comprise the convention committee. They've been working their tushys off (a Jackie Mason phrase) since June, lining up speakers who can catch and keep the attention of experienced freeper members, dealing, negotiating and contracting with a prominent D.C. hotel (no easy task), doing promotion and keeping convention threads rockin' and rollin', signing on entertainment, ordering the banquet menu, printing, telephoning, emailing, tearing hair out and having nervous breakdowns.....well, you get the drift.
If you sign on as a conventioneer (which we hope you do immediately....see my tag line) you'll get to meet the committee and have a great time with them. By then, they'll be be fully recovered, smiling, helpful and enjoying the great weekend side-by-side with all you guys and dolls coming to D.C. from Freeperville, Spatula City and across the fruited plain.
Say hi to our long-time and well-respected Committee members......the Committee's Dynamic Duo Co-Chairs, Brytani and Seek the Truth......Jim Robinson, Just Amy, Kristinn, MinuteGal, Mike Evers, Surfer and Syncro.
Special kudos to Honest Conservative who's been of such great assistance to the committee that it's almost impossible to quantify.
Also thanks to all others who are helping in so many ways, to those who have contributed a few pesos even though they can't come to D.C. (there's a special place in Freeper heaven for youse guys, believe me), to every Freeper patriot who is showing support by registering for a room and banquet ticket......and special gratitude for our great Republic in which all things are possible.....at least for now.
Bless you all, blessings on our convention and on the concurrent National Mall Tea Party, and.....THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FREEPERS!
Leni
Kudos to all of you! I know what a headache organizing events like this can be! I look forward to meeting everyone! My son Joshua is looking forward to taking the stage with me!
Folks, freeper Lisa is one of our banquet entertainers....and she sings up a storm. Look for a surprise when her young son, Joshua, takes the stage with her! You don't want to miss this!
I'll be doing a little blurb on Lisa tomorrow, so stay tuned in to this thread.
Have you registered yet today? Whatsa matter you! Better do so soon or the Freeper mobsters will pay you a visit....and you don't even want to THINK of that.
The phone number to register and join the Freeper mob in D.C. is above on post # 151.
Tanks, youse guys......
Bugsy da Moll from Chicago
Wish I could be there BUMP!
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Leni
Watch for a post here tomorrow from your fashion consultant, Michelle My Belle MinuteGal.
Leni
Leni
I’m staying at the Holiday Inn Capital also and hope we can meet up...I’m not attending the convention either as I have other things i need to do while I’m there...but am traveling alone and would like to meet up with some other Freepers for the march.
Maybe you can meet up with the FReepers for the march.
Are there any events that FReepers can attend if they are not attending the convention?
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