Allen West Cracks Uncle Tom, Oreo Jokes at ‘Funniest Celebrity in Washington’ Contest
- Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:25pm by
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On Wednesday night, only one lawmaker — Congressman Allen West — walked away with a prize from the annual “Funniest Celebrity in Washington” contest. Beating out rivals Senator Scott Brown and Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenaue, the Florida Republican won third runner up by sharing some clever jokes on how hearing about a colleague’s “Uncle Tom” made him feel warm and welcome as the only African American conservative in the Congressional Black Caucus.
Delivering a zinger to Georgia Democrat and fellow Black Caucus member John Lewis, West blazed:
“The first thing I got sworn into was the Congressional Black Caucus. Now you talk about being fun–being the only black Republican in the Congressional Black Caucus, but I did kind of get a warm welcome. John Lewis…John Lewis from Atlanta, Georgia–same neighborhood that I grew up in down there…great time. And so I’m walking up behind John Lewis and he really let me feel like this is a family man, because I kept hearing him talk about some guy named Uncle Tom.”
But Congressman Lewis and his old “Uncle Tom” were not the only ones in the line of fire. Rep. Maxine Waters also served as the brunt of West’s jokes — this time about Oreos:
“There was Maxine Waters and I thought, “Man, Maxine Waters must really have a sweet tooth because she kept talking about Oreos. and Double Stuffs at that.”
“So I figured this was gonna be nice. I’ve got a family oriented guy here with John Lewis. I got someone who likes Oreo Cookies with Maxine Waters, but I’ll tell you what, it’s been a good experience being there with the Congressional Black Caucus.”
The Blaze’s Eddie Scarry has more on the night’s festivities on the Blog, including some witty jokes from Scott Brown. Take a peek!
(h/t: Washington Times)
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Comments (164)
Rene
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:28pmAnd what about Allen Keys?
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:01am@RIGHT: They see racism around every corner just like McCarty-ites saw a communist around every corner. (And yes, I do realize that McCarthy was often right about that.) But my point is these twits who see a racist everywhere they look.
Report Post »On The Silent Wings Of Freedom
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 8:00amLike I said above (below?)
Report Post »Allan Keyes is NOT the same as Allen West, not even close. Not nearly as charismatic, but more importantly, he wears religion on his sleeve a little too boldly for the general populace. His stated goals are a bit murky as well. As VP, he could probably pass muster.
bernbart
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:22pmAre the republicans desperate to find a black man run to prove they are not racist?
Report Post »panders99
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:34pmYour comment is neither insightful nor funny. Is there a meaningful point to it?
Report Post »imsteph
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:48pmKKK, Jim Crowe Laws, long line of presidential bigots R us….yeah that’s right.
Report Post »Democrats.
I.Gaspar
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:49pm@Panders99:
Report Post »This guy never has a point other than to be a human version of a small pebble in your sock. I am always wondering why these clowns would want to be around people who don’t respect them, don’t want them around, and laugh at them. Why aren’t they over at HuffPost, where they fit in?
karaokeed
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:50pmA typical comment from a liberal who are the true racists.
Report Post »right
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:06amI’ve come to learn that those who see racism around every corner are usually peaking into their own closets
Report Post »gobnait
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 5:42amNo, the right is interested in the most qualified candidate for the job, irrespective of color. The Democrats are the ones obsessed with race as evidenced by reports that the Obama campaign is ‘abandoning’ the white working class in his campaign for re-election. Apparently he’s only interested in representing certain segments of our population.
Report Post »sapper
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:10amnah, we are desparate to find a real conservative who is articulate, quick on his feet in a debate and can hand the liberals their ass on a platter. Alan West fits that bill. Newt fits part of it although not conservative enough, he would thrash Obama in a debate. I wish West were running. He would have my vote and not because he‘s black but because he’s a real conservative and the kind of soldier I would follow to hell and back. His blackness may be a fringe benefit but it’s not the reason we like the man. We like his heart, his courage, intestinal fortitude, quick wit, honest charisma……..in short the man’s got balls and not afraid of anyone. He’s not PC and unafraid to tell the leftest weenies how things really are and really work. Of all the people I can think of for President Alan West would be the best. I’d absolutely LOVE to see him debat Obutthead.
Report Post »discus02
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:05pmActually the Democrats are the real racists. The new slave owners. Keep them entitled so they come and vote for you again!. The Republicans ended slavery, the Democrats just gave it a new name!
Report Post »nomorpc4me
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:58pmBernbart,
It is the Democrats that need to prove thay are not racists. From their support of the eugenics minded Planned Parenthood (which has placed 78% of the abortion clinics in minortity neighborhoods) to their contant efforts to keep minority women unmarried and on welfare, they have always kept minorities down. Remember, the Democratic Party is ther party of the KKK and the Jim Crowe laws. To see reality expressed about the Democratic Party go to: http://www.ragingelephants.org/
Or watch Apostle Claver tell it like it really is with the Democratic Party here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbqmxzWu158&feature=related
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 10:56pmNo there are just so many good conservatives among them out there who could do so much better with the economy, AND SINCE SO MANY DEMOCRATS WON’T VOTE TO SAVE THEIR COUNTRY, we figure maybe at least you’ll vote for a black man who loves his country, AFTER ALL YOU VOTED FOR ONE WHO DIDN’T LIKE IT AND WANTED TO FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE IT!
Report Post »RealUSConservative
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:21pmAllen West would be great for our president..
Report Post »thedub
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:27pmmy choice !
Report Post »Rene
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:31pmOr, Allen Keys
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 9:35pmThe both of them would be a great ticket I sould get behind!
Report Post »On The Silent Wings Of Freedom
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 7:55am@RENE 7:31
Report Post »Allan Keyes is NOT the same as Allen West, not even close. Not nearly as charismatic, but more importantly, he wears religion on his sleeve a little too boldly for the general populace. His stated goals are a bit murky as well. As VP, he could probably pass muster.
blazingaway
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:15pmpolitical opportunist … dude do you have a clue … there isn‘t a Democratic Jackass who isn’t a political opportunist. If you looking for one just start there and make your comparisons. They are the gold standard
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:13pmI’ve always liked Allen West; (contribute to his congressional campaign fund). Anyone who can laugh at the clowns on the left like him has got to be the real deal. What he’s done is taken away their favorite ammunition (racism) and turned the tables. Although Allen West is a new Congressman, he has already made his mark as a courageous CONSERVATIVE LEADER. Since he didn’t feel ready to run for the Presidency, I’m hoping that he gets picked for and accepts the V.P. slot after the Republican primaries are over.
I have been a Herman Cain supporter because he was not of Washington, knew the business world and had some fresh ideas. My belief was and still is that we need a black conservative in the executive branch to speak to the impoverished black community with some much needed straight talk about the Welfare State and what is has been doing to them. Any white man who might attempt that would be labeled “RACIST” immediately for trying. Herman Cain will not be that guy. But let’s do everything we can to make certain that Allen West is!
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:51pmCol. West would be a GREAT vice prez, or a great Sec. Def.
Report Post »As for Secretary of State — clearly John Bolton.
And it would be soooo sweet for Sarah Palin to be Secretary of the Interior. Imagine the scene: an oil lease reaches her desk for final approval. She picks up her pen. Then, she grins and puts down the pen. She reaches over and picks up a rubber stamp and deftly appies it to the lease. Zoom to the signature line — there is her signature PLUS the words “You Betcha — Drill, baby, Drill!”
SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:11pmAt least he has a military record. Does your hero BO have that record?
Report Post »Run Silent
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:10pmShaaadap!
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:10pmThese are the times when you use the “Report Post” (as spam) button. Hopefully enough will and bump it off the thread.
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:08pmI like West, I think he could have a future for higher office. I just hope he has been faithful to his wife. The dem libs don’t think that is an important issue with their candidates. But they do like to hammer any Republican that my have strayed.
Report Post »Rene
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:23pmYeah, right? I love Herman, and most of the stuff against him is character assassination but….
Come on, Mr. Cain, tell us it ain’t so!
Report Post »piper60
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:57pmAllen West would have my vote IF he were to run.
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 7:54pmSorry, we are done with him here in Florida. He is one of the most honorable man this country could hope to run in 2016. We will find no better a man.
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 7:56pmI meant we are NOT done with Allen West. We still need him
Report Post »gmoneytx
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:53pmAnd this has to do with West how?
Report Post »ambrosia
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:52pmWest is as close to a potential great leader as one can get.
Whoever the Republican nominee is-
West had better be their choice for veep.
He will, singlehandedly put the election away for the presidential nominee
and set himself up for the Presidency in eight years.
If he was running for President now….he would beat the political pants of all !
Gingrich better be whispering in West’s ear and let it be known
through “an unknown source” that the two of them are going to team up
to drag the stinky, scrawny nosepickers out of office in 2012.
Don’t hold off, Newt…America wants to know that West is your man
because he is ours……double your ratings and announce it NOW !
Gingrich/West 2012
Report Post »Justthefactsmam
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:48pmWest/ANYONE 2012
Report Post »toomuchgovt
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:44pmOne of the only smart men in DC. We do have some good people in DC, lets not forget that. When it comes to throwing them all out, lets us not forget some people in DC have fought the good fight, have not been there for the ruin of our country and have had their good names dragged throw the mug. Our elected officials in 2010 have done what we sent them to do. We need to continue to support our newly elected.
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:12amI heartily agree. When I hear “Throw them all out!” I just cringe! What about Marco Rubio? Do NOT throw him out. Do NOT throw out Allen West! Do NOT through out Darrly Issa! Not Tom Coburn or Senator Grassley! I could name a few more. But I consider them each as individuals. Most of them really should go. But there are many others who are decent people.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:42pmWhat a great dude! His talents are limitless.
Report Post »mtDiamonds
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:41pmPalin-West 2012
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:42amWest wouldn’t play 2nd fiddle to Palin .I would bet the farm on that one
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:49pmPalin?You have to be kidding, she’s not even welcome on conservative talk shows anymore.
Report Post »65Mustang
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:39pmI am a fan of Allen West. I will always remember the picture of him on his motorcycle compared to Obama on a bicycle with a helmet on while riding on a sidewalk. What a contrast.
Report Post »georgiavietvet
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:39pmi wish mr. west would run for potus. i would vote for him………………………….
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:39pmThe dreamily handsome Florida Representative (R – Plantation) proves himself a spunky mouthpiece for the Taxed Enough Already and a distinguished bravery model for the United States Military Officer Corps. He puts his fist where the DemonRat mouth is, man, or woman.
Report Post »This feisty firecracker stands his ground against Not-Ladies, and holds the Anti-Race Card (ARC) as a 100% black man. He is twice the woman as his nearest DemonRat opponent. He is a Triple Threat and MUST be “drafted” into running for Vice President (Go Woman/Black 2012).
Sir West is fully endorsed by the Log Cabin Republicans, for his feisty nature, sassy attitude and ability to take on all comers while staying on top. Just saying – now that there‘s funny I don’t care who you are.
TEA
jespasinthru
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 7:25pmEw. You sound like a man who wants a piece of that.
Report Post »Pancy Nelosi
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:38pmAllen West! Too smart for all the Rest!
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:17amMonicne is Encinom’s Evil Twin! Just spell their names backwards. They are multiple personalities. Sometimes they even talk to each other. It’s the FUNNIEST damn thing when they do it.
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:25amEncinom is monicne spelled backwards. They are Evil Twins. Sometimes they have a conversation with each other on here. It’s the funniest damn thing when they do it. A real treat, not to be missed!
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on December 3, 2011 at 2:27pmYou keep repeating your TURBO CAT self – you need a TACO BURT self!
Report Post »Pancy Nelosi
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:37pmAllan West! Too smart for all the rest!
Report Post »oldchevyguy
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:34pmAllen West for President 2012!!!!
Report Post »paulusmaximus
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:33pmHe has to feel like a leper ever time he walks in the door of the meeting room! He is hounest and I wish he was running for Pres.!
Report Post »COREZONE
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:30pmAllen West is my man. Like Herman Cain, you can still joke and some people get it.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 6:29pmAllen West…. I think he is great !!!!!! And funny…..
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