Posted on 04/22/2011 9:49:48 AM PDT by Kaslin
GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Did you hear what Congressman Allen West said? Well, hold onto your seat. He compared President Obama to a dictator. The congressman made those remarks during a recent appearance on "The Laura Ingraham Show." And to be specific, Congressman West said President Obama showed, quote, "third world dictator-like arrogance" during his budget speech. So what did he mean? Let's ask him.
Congressman Allen West of Florida joins us. Good evening, Congressman. Those are pretty tough words for the president. I know you have a lot of passion about your views, but the words -- any -- you want a do-over on that, or you stand by those words?
REP. ALLEN WEST, R-FLA.: Good evening. Happy Easter, Greta. And I do stand by those words. And perhaps one of the things that many people need to understand is that the truth needs to be said. When I go around and I talk to people down here in my district and we get phone calls, that speech that was given last week Wednesday was absolutely beneath the statesmanship or the atmosphere or the aura of the personality that the president should show.
I am sick and tired of this class warfare, this Marxist, demagogic rhetoric that is coming from the President of the United States of America. It is not helpful for this country and it's not going to move the ball forward as far as rectifying the economic situation in our country. And I'm not going to back away from telling what the truth is.
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He does indeed
Got you all beat, Mine is Maurice “Is THAT MY Gun?” Hinchey.
No, I had you pegged form the start, you just wanted to start sh!t with me, douchebag, and that is exactly what you did, and that is exactly why I never answered your douchebag question.
I’m really glad we aren’t neighbors.
Re Your Letter:
West’s response to you bears repeating so I am copying here:
“I sent an e-mail to Rep. West thanking him for his straight-forward and honest comments on Greta’s show, and advising him that, as a Californian, I don’t have competent representation in Congress, so I am “adopting” him as my representative. Here is the very nice response I got just a few hours later:
Thank you for contacting me regarding your support for my appearance On the Record with Greta Van Susteren on FOX News. I appreciate hearing from you and having the benefit of your views.
I am truly humbled by your heartfelt words and your steadfast support. The results of November 2010 occurred because of individuals like you – individuals who realized that our country was on the wrong track and needed to find a new path forward. The simple words “thank you” do not adequately express my appreciation for your unwavering commitment.
This victory is not mine; rather, it is yours to take pride in. Please be assured I pledge to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and honorably serve the 22nd Congressional District of Florida.
The voice of the people calls for a revitalized economy, a reinforced national defense, and a renewal of the principles that this country was founded on and paved the way for American exceptionalism.
As a former Lieutenant Colonel who served 22 years in the military, it gives me great pride to represent this country in a new uniform and a new setting, and I am honored by the opportunity to make your voice heard.
Again, thank you for contacting me.
Very Respectfully,
Allen B. West”
RE: “Shona Darress from one of the Face Book pages, IIRC:
For all the new members, there is a letter writing drive underway to draft Allen West for President. I will be hand delivering them all to him at his town hall meeting on Tues [April 26th] along with some others who live in the area. Just write from the heart and tell him why you think he should be in the WH, put his name in the subject box and email it to me at kiwigranny7@gmail.com
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Just sent my letter to e-mail address above!! C’mon all you West supporters — let’s let him know how much we need him — NOW.
If I choose to say more, then I choose to say more.
What you gonna do about it besides nuthin’?
Now get back under your bridge, troll.
Hi Justa, hope you are well! Happy Easter! My mom was a stickler for good grammar. It helped my brother pass the really stringent tests for State Department acceptance.
This afternoon I clicked on the weather channel only to hear the guy sign off with “all the best from [somebody] and I.”
Jeez, he is getting paid to speak!
Interesting observation:
Sarah Palin will be speaking at a dinner in Bethesda, Md on April 30; Tickets $250
It is a charitable event not a political one, but that is a hefty entry price. Of course, the media continue to maintain that her base is very limited. Yeah, right!
Allen West will be speaking in Carroll County, Md on May 2 at the county GOP Lincoln/Reagan Dinner; Tickets: $80.
I like it! What does that symbol represent?
YW! No, I have never heard him, nor do I think he ever would, attack the birthers. Study his reaction in that video clip. He mustered all he had to stay at simmer, not boil.
Yes, he is a very strong supporter of Israel. If that is important to you, you may enjoy these videos. There is another video of him speaking to a Jewish organization where they presented him with an award of some kind. He was fantastic! Can’t seem to find it at the moment, but I’ll keep looking.
LTC Allen West in support of Israel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMp60uHAnfA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlQ6s0mmUDw
It is, isn't it? Even the guys were drooling at one of the Draft West sites last night after it was posted. LOL!
THANK YOU so much, CaliforniaCon! It was great of Shona to volunteer to hand deliver them. Here is hoping she gets 1000s more!
Hope you will join one of the groups working to draft him.
My children still refer to “Gram” when they slip up or correct their children and she’s been gone more than 8 years. Funny how some things stick with you.
Will you be attending these dinners? If so, we will expect a detailed report from you. ;*)
Thank you. No need to look for anymore - just knowing that he does is good to know. IMO, it should be important to anyone looking for a candidate to support for presidency - where they stand on Israel.
I've checked my other AW storage files and have not located the other video. I may have forgot to save it as there were tears streaming down my face as I listened to this wonderful man.
It’s not rocket science for anyone to see who the troll is - nice of you to take about any doubt.
Oh, I didn’t post with the sole intention of annoying others, but you certainly did. All I did was state my thought, not directed at anyone, and now look what I got stuck to my shoe.
Why don’t you scrape yourself off, troll.
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