Posted on 02/14/2011 12:33:58 AM PST by pissant
Before he gave the closing speech at CPAC, Allen West came up to the bloggers’ room, to spend a few minutes with the pixel-stained wretches. When someone wanted to know if he’d be a “target” after giving the final speech at CPAC, he answered with a hearty laugh and asked, “Man, where have you been?”
“Target” might as well be the former lieutenant colonel’s middle name. He was elected from a blue district that voted for Barack Obama and John Kerry in the last two presidential races. Demoralized liberals make themselves feel better by declaring his seat one of the top Democrat pickup possibilities in the next election. When West suggested that President Obama should be visiting the troops in combat zones, liberals acted like he wanted the President to man the door gun on a helicopter.
While serving in Iraq, the Colonel got in deep trouble for discharging his sidearm near the head of a prisoner during an interrogation. The prisoner was thought to be part of a cell that was planning an ambush against American troops. He cracked after West gave him an earful, and there weren’t any more ambushes for a couple of months. He later explained to a military court, “If it’s about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I’d go through hell with a gasoline can.”
On Saturday night, if you were lucky enough to be in the audience for the grand finale to CPAC, you learned that Allen West still has his gasoline can.
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I was wondering why there were not more high profile names this year, like Sarah Palin. When I saw the results of the "Presidential straw poll" they did, I said, "no thanks."
Great article, thanks for posting it.
“If it’s about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I’d go through hell with a gasoline can.”
What a contrast to the current leadership that pats us down for good luck before we run the PC gauntlet.
He sure was, he is totally awesome. It would be such an honor to be able to vote for him one day for President.
West bump.
Liked this guy before it was cool...
Palin has been asked to speak at CPAC for four years. She had the keynote spot this year (the one West had) and nixed.
What a mistake. I cannot believe she is running and did such a thing.
CPAC is not required attendance and SP may have decided that CPAC, having become infiltrated by Paulbots, wanker Repubs, Gay brigade and Norquist Islamo types is a waste of time. Looking at that idiot straw poll results, she may have been right again.
Demint/West. I’d love to see West wipe Joe Biteme’s butt across the floor in a debate.
He certainly is. The CPAC offers a chance for good speakers and showcasing some potential leaders but I’m not sure what other purpose it serves. Do they end up putting forth anything more than a ridiculous straw poll? Or do they actually develop and pursue a platform and plan for the future?
Having said that, if Allen West ever decides to run for higher office, I’m all in. I get watery-eyed when I hear him speak with such conviction and obvious love for our country. The man is a true leader.
DeMint/West. That would make my leg tingle.
Those two would give Zero nightmares.
West vs. Obama in a debate....OMG! Could you imagine?
” the pixel-stained wretches “
—nice phrase.
The speech sounds like a real winner. I’m on.
Amen! Thanks for the post.
Warrior.
think of “biteme” who’d have to debate West. that does give him nightmares
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