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Allen West Explains Verbal Throwdown With CAIR Rep: ‘I Won’t Back Down’
- Posted on February 23, 2011 at 8:53am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Rep. Allen West (R-FL) appeared on “Fox & Friends” this morning to discuss his recent verbal throwdown with a representative from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) who tried to paint West as an Islamaphobe.
In his interview with Fox on Wednesday morning, West quoted Tom Petty in explaining his reaction: “I won’t back down.” He also uttered some more no-nonsense words that have made him a popular speaker among conservatives, such as saying we should not play “footsy” with our enemies. That makes sense consider West is a former Army Colonel:
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Comments (186)
MistaB
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:46amHe could be the one to beat Obama in 2012! This guy kicks ass and takes names.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 1:03pmTake a look at Herman Caine too! He has the business experience to fix the economy.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:44amI wonder where Congressman West draws the line on protecting America from it‘s domestic enemies the one’s burying,supressing and twisting the truth to protect a voting block.
Report Post »VApatriot2
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:44amCongressman West, where were you in 2008? An educated individual with life experiences and the truth in his spirit, commanding leadership ability and strong moral values are all attributes we should require in any public figure. This man has them all!
Report Post »suzpenn
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:25amInteresting Article from Atlas Shrugs and Geller yesterday regarding Soros’s Open Society working with (and within) our own State Department – something about bringing Democracy to Muslim Nations? Great! We all knew Hillary is George’s soul mate, but since when does this organization have the blessings of our State Department and such an active role in our Foreign Policy? I think Col. West might have strong opinions about this also.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:24amAllen West is the poster child of why Liberals hate the Military. He is no-nonsense and tells the truth when he opens his mouth.
Report Post »awizard
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:16am@AU Patriot; What does black have to do with it?..
Report Post »Sugabee
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:28amIn other words, West is a black man he’d vote for – as opposed to Obama; or voting for just ‘any’ black man simply to forward some sort of “affirmative action” agenda. We here all know that we are NOT racist! :)
Report Post »awizard
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:14amRonnie?.. is that you?.. Mr. Reagan, you have returned!..
“I won’t back down.” … ‘Hope it sticks …
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:14amAllen West is going to be an incredible Vice President! PALIN / WEST 2012!
Report Post »awizard
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:17amNo … Palin’s not ready …
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:23amSarah PALIN / Allen WEST 2012!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 1:01pmSarah PALIN / Allen WEST = 4 more years of Obama, I lke her too but, she won’t win. Sorry.
Report Post »Paul -Indiana
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 1:46pmUnfortunately Palin isn’t ready although she is far more ready than Obama.
Report Post »pattybbb1
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:13amPalin on the ticket = 4 more years Obama. agreed. I love her but America won’t vote for her.
Report Post »Ghenkis_Khan
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:13amI admire the testicular fortitude shown by Mr West. I would like to see more before I jump on the president bandwagon but I do like what I have seen so far.
Report Post »cheyenne1028
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 6:26pmagree, w/you & another post-er. I think both West & Christie need to ‘complete their chores first’ before we propel them into the WH. They’ll be able to establish more credibility, and stronger foundations & track records before embarking on that journey.
Report Post »I also agree that Sarah & Michele are better ‘kingmakers’ right now, rather than becoming the ‘King’ (ok Queens’, but you know what I mean :) ). I’m also wondering if both Trump & Cain can bring some much needed business/job building expertise to the table in cabinet positions once/if we are blessed enough to get back in the WH. I just hope someone comes on the scene soon for 2012. I’m horrified at what this guy is doing to our country & praying we can hang tough the next 2 years. The truth is, he is a very formidable opponent and we can’t kid ourselves otherwise.
Gonzo
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:09amAmerica is with you Allen West! Speak the truth and don’t back down. You are the kind of patriot we need in the White House!
Report Post »AU Patriot
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:08amI said it yesterday, and I’ll say it again- I LOVE this guy. He is a modern day Washington. I would be proud to vote for this black man.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:13amDitto!
Report Post »IMTHATGUY
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:12amI would just vote for that man and the content of his character. The Dream is finally coming true…
Report Post »IMTHATGUY
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:07amCAIR=hezzzzbolllla, hamas, muzlim brotha-hood, insert terrorist organization name here…Nice work Mr. West. Don’t back down.
Report Post »MoonPie
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:06amThis is the kind of attitude that is needed in the White House!
Report Post »countrygal
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:06amWe should clone this guy and run him for office all over the country. I am all for manners and tact but I am so sick of wishy washy politicians and PC speak. When you try to connect with all the people all the time you connect with no one. I wonder if he wants to be president?!
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:06amI certainly would not have a problem voting for West for President.
Report Post »Bluenose177
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:04am2012 will be too early, but 2016 onward looks very good for Conservative minded candidates. And I hope Col. West will be one of them
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:31pm@BlueNose ~
I think you are wrong. I think that we’ll have a Republican House AND Senate AND POTUS in 2012. But then, you could be right and I could be wrong.
One thing is for certain: Allen West is in the radar now! And, Progressives will be buzzing around him the same as they did Sarah Palin! (GO FOR IT, Progressives! You’ll get your rosterium burned!)
Report Post »teachermitch32
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 4:59pmI know there are alot of Sarah supporters for 2012 but I think we would be unified in a greater fashion if she (Sarah Palin) came out and endorsed Herman Caine and/ or Rep. West for 2012. Her endorsment would go farther for a Constitution supporting party than her running at all. Bachman’s endorsement would help tremendously as well. That being said I believe that people like a. West and Chris Cristie, who say they want to do more for awhile at there state jobs first, probably will not run and will then consentrate on their perspective jobs at hand, and rightly so.
Report Post »ibanrfknm
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:03amVP material.
Report Post »ENTITLEMENTSBLOW
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:02amWest is the Man!
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:02amGotta love his in your face, never back down attitude, not to mention his retort totally slammed that CAIR idiot.
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NancyBee
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:31amThe Cair guy was there to make West look bad….it ended up the other way around….you’re right Ironman …he totally slammed that Cair guy…with the Truth
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:01amWait… he is black and Conservatives (like myself) support him. And all this time I thought I was a racist… go figure.
Go Allen… Go Allen!
Report Post »Grady Curve
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:43amI love your message… and that you stand for conservative values and principles and have separated yourself from Jesse and AL who enslave the black community in race baiting…I wish more of the black community would awaken and find their principles and separate themselves from the groups who want to keep us separate and at war with each other….
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:46amI know that the election of the 44th President was a landmark for many people….I just care about their character and policies…….but I sure wish the character and values were those like Allen West believes in and follows.
Report Post »MAJORMINOR
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:50amThere are more black conservatives rising all the time. Look at Herman Cain…read his speeches…he was absolutely great at CPAC
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 4:48pmI want to see Al Sharpton have a man to man talk with Allen West, i bet ole Al will need to change his britches afterwards
Report Post »newspapertaxis
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:00amI think the voters in Florida got this on right. Mr. West, speak loud and clear!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:12amAgreed.
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:31amwe made a big mistake with allen grayson but got it right on this time…i wish he was from the panhandle so we could claim him!!!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:23pmGrandmaof5, wherever she is, said in an email that she wishes he represented her. I’m in Georgia and wish he represented me, even though I’m “happy” with mine. People all over the United States are wishing the same thing.
The Congressional Black Caucus wishes he’d lost the election!
Report Post »GdaddyTejas
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:00amheh heh heh, things are beginning to heat up. Go Allen, Go!
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:00amAnother freedom-loving African-Americana stands up to the slavery-loving Left.
No. We won’t…back…down.
Report Post »IMTHATGUY
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:07amBest Part is…West is a Red Blooded American…none of that hyphenated crap.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 8:56amThe more I hear of him and his speaking; the more intriguing I find him, there is hope we may now be finding the new leaders needed in the DC area, ones with backbone, principle, and guts. Right now i have not decided if he will be a good president at this time, as he may do more good in the senate than as a POTUS at the time.
Let the people decide thought.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:21amSnow I agree with you. I was very impressed with him when he was running, but the more I hear him the more impressed I am, He is a very strong and imposing figure that won’t back down and that is exactly what this country needs more of
Report Post »Vinval
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:48amPardon the correction, But Mr. West is a Congressman, not a Senator…Just a minor glitch!!!
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 8:56amHe’s the MAN.
Report Post »what4
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:01amThe Fool from CAIR got his A$$ handed to him! Dont mess with Mr West…It could get Wild!
Report Post »Keveeee
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:02amWhy is this guy not running for president?
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:04amAlong with Chris Christie and others who are making the hard and right choices that have been needed for so very long. Unlike the devils we have in the administration and the POTUS cronies who are destroying things from behind the scenes.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:09amThis is one GREAT American to follow in the upcoming years. He tells it like it is and is not afraid to back down to the PC crowd.
Report Post »jblaze
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:10amThe Tea Party brought in people of strength, integrity and honour!
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:15amI hope he does run for president…as long as he does not choose Palin as a running mate. Him and Bobby Jindal…I’d say Chris Christi, but they are two determined incividuals and would probably butt heads too much.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:17amI just had an ideal interview for the TV news; they have a meeting and debate between West and Abedinejad…
Abedinejad… {Rants and raves against America…
Report Post »West… {Boom, thud…
Commentator {And there we have it america, Senator West has spoken and the evil emperor of Iran is now…retired…my boss is now going to fire me…
cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:19amI think so too Ozchambers, I really like this guy. He seems to have strong convictions, and doesn’t back down from anyone. He should be a strong candidate for 2012.
http://www.donsmithshow.com – conservative news and political humor
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:52amTHIS is the kind of man we need to bring this country back to the greatness it had before the progressive got their fingers in it. I’d love to see him, as his first act as PRESIDENT, tell Soros and co. to take a flying leap!
Report Post »gobluebuckeye
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:53amAllen west is 100% correct. We as the Conservatives in this nation need to stop backing down to people we know are dead wrong, we need to stop letting people cast us as caricatures that we are not, we need to stop letting them explain what conservatism is and instead tell them what it is. We must stop them from telling poeple that the founders would have backed them, and tell the truth about their lies.
People whether you want to believe it or not, a fight is coming, and right now WE dont need spineless conservatives walking around being apologetic for being a conservative. We need people like MR West out there telling the cold hard truth, and you need to be doing this as well. American Socialism is here, and they are looking to take over, do not let this happen.
Report Post »ccslive
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:03am@ KEVEEEE
I believe all these great people like West and Christie are not running for President because like many people they understand how the country was setup to run by the founding fathers. you have to start fixing the problem at the lowest level not at the top. Fixing things from the top is how we got where we are today. Things need to be fixed at the state and local level before we can see a good and permanent change at the federal level.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:03amCongressman Allen West is my new love. At least I feel he say speak the truth and not hide behind the hopie & changie type chanting. Folks, we have to stop electing people who tickle our ears and elect those who say the truths we know to be evident. Two from Fla. are really interesting West & Rubio.
Report Post »Niferno
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:07amHey CHREESTOF, I’m with you… West/Jindal 2012. I lived in NOLA when Bobby Jindal lost to ‘the Blanco’ he’s great and we need him.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:08amI love how Col. West stands his ground. I hope that he keeps it up. I would really LOVE to see Chris Mathews interview Col. West…….instead of that “thrilling” feeling running UP his leg, Mathews would feel the sensation of urine running DOWN his leg…….I doubt that it is new sensation for Chris……
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:08amG o d Bless you Congressman West! Florida got this one right … we need more like you.
Report Post »Bullcop34
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:32amI’m all for West for president in 2012 but stop with the Jindal as a VP. I’m from LA and Bobby caters to special interests and is RAISING FEES in LA in the form of mandating more hours for college students and running continual deficit spending. Jindal is a RINO at best and do not believe the hype. Tune in to 710KEEL.com from 9-11 and listen to the facts for yourself. Jindal has been given a plan by the treasury secretary Kennedy that does not include layoffs, furloughs, etc., but Jindal refuses to use it but calls for more spending controls and cuts while he supports higher taxes on new businesses in the state. We are the highest business tax state in the US right now and are terribly unfriendly to the small businesses and larger companies as well. Jindal is not the man for the VP job!
Go Colonel West, keep kicking ass and taking names! Semper Fi!
Report Post »Cape_Lookout_RW_Extremist
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:43amHere is our new Defense Secretary.
Report Post »rappini
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:43amCan’t add much although I Pray to God this guy is the next POTUS.
Report Post »Infidel and Proud
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:49amA REAL American !
Honest
Direct
Strong
He has MY vote for anything he does !
(And my deepest THANKS for his service !)
Report Post »Think4yourself
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:53amWest should have been “Our first black President” instead of the joker we have now.
http://www.unsalvageable.org
Report Post »freeus
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:11amIt is blessing to have a public servant such as Allen West, that has served his country in so many ways and to be able witness him take a stand against Islam. Rep. West is an example of the type of public servant we need in Washington. Thank you, and welcome home Rep. West.
Report Post »LAM2
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:28am2012 — Herman Cain and Allen West — either order — strong leadership for both the economy and national security.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:29am@SNOW~
Report Post »Allen West is not a senator. He‘s the freshman representative of Florida’s 22nd District.
Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:51amCongressman West does NOT block out-of-state emails. Want to contact him?
Report Post »http://west.house.gov/
Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:55am@Think4yourself
Report Post »Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:53am
West should have been “Our first black President” instead of the joker we have now.
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Col. West still might be our first Black President. Obama is Kenyan and Indonesian. In other words, he’s ineligible, null, and void.
KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:11pmIt’s about time more people start speaking out against this criminal cult!
They call him Islamaphobe! So be it. All these Islamists are Americanaphobes and these Bastards can leave the country if they don’t like it!
Report Post »Ban Islam in America NOW!
Don’t continue to give them the freedom to practice their hate, violence, and intimidation in this country anymore!
KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:12pmBan the Criminal Cult of Islam NOW! Stand up and speak out against this evil America!
Report Post »hologram5
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:48pm@Think4yourself
Report Post »+1000….
nptden
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:56pmWEST for POTUS -Rubio for VP..
Report Post »jinx83
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 3:10pmso militant ^.^ yes.. why isn’t he running for president!!?!
Report Post »Scorchem
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 3:31pmGo West, voters, Go West!!
Report Post »Patriot nurse
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 4:24pmHe is our next George Washington. God please keep him and his family safe.
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 4:33pmAllen West the President of the Unites States,has a nice ring to it
Report Post »Hannibal_32
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 6:40pmAbsolutely impressive..
Report Post »dataway
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:41pmRun Run Run…..for President!!!
Report Post »Ironeagle
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:13amHu-aaaah!
Report Post »Barbie957
Posted on March 8, 2011 at 8:56amHe IS the MAN! I LOVE ALLEN WEST!
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