Rep. Allen West Learns the Trick to Pumping Gas Into a Jaguar
- Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:32pm by
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WEST PALM BEACH — U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Plantation, pumped $3.969-a-gallon gas at a Chevron station this afternoon and said more domestic energy production, including more drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, would eventually bring down prices.
Noting that the price of gas has more than doubled since President Obama took office, West said the administration isn’t doing enough to lease areas for drilling offshore and on land.
The average retail price for a gallon of regular gas was $1.78 in January 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, which says the average price this week is $3.96.
Obama on Saturday called for measures to increase drilling for oil and natural gas, but West said he’s skeptical.
“The president needs to be more proactive than reactive Actions speak louder than words.”
During his gas-pumping duties, Rep. West did learn a thing or two about the touch required to pump gas into a Jaguar:
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Comments (207)
Steel Awesome
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:44pmI’m pretty sure that high gas prices only matter when we have a Republican president. Or so I’ve been told.
Report Post »krjones
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:40pmBefore we all anoint him to be the one to replace the “one” lets find out where he stands on things. I like West but I want to know more. For example Is he a neocon? I suspect he is but not sure yet.
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:54pmRead his weekly blogs to his constituants KRJONES. He is not afraid of bandwidth limitations.
http://west.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4148&Itemid=300156
Report Post »Chasvs391
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:37pmGo to his wrbsiye and Contribute to his re-election campaign NOW! As a House of Representatives Freshman, and needing to face re-election every two years, we ALL need to support him TODAY!
Report Post »gregory.prunty@gmail.com
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:36pma good man with a great resume‘ hope he runs cause I believe the black population don’t like what Obama is doing but WILL vote for him cause he is black therefore it will take a black man to unseat a black man. But the mainstream media will just call him an uncle tom I am deeply scared for my country.
Report Post »aro5o75
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:33pmI love Allen West, I spit on Deuteronomy22.
Report Post »OneRepublic4us
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:10pmI agree wholeheartedly! Hillary doesn’t have a chance. She is one of the most corrupt politicians ever!!
Report Post »BlackMan
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:31pmI think West is very Reaganesque – He could do it, I think. . . I’d vote for him
Report Post »Proud Black Conservative
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:56pmI would vote for Col. West in a NY minute. I am so very proud that a man of such character, morals and principles represents Americans everywhere. This is a man who is led by solid Christain, American values rather than by Hollywood left-wing dribble. I would love to see him run.
Report Post »Teaparty-grammy
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:04amTo Blackman:
Second that! Rep. Lt. Col. West is the only serious candidate I can see for president. He is the right candidate on so many levels . . . he believes in the exceptionalism of America, the power of the people and the relevance of the Constitution to our Republic today. He recognizes Obummer for the evil little puppet that he is–the tool of Totalitarian a***oles who would rob all of us of our rights and liberty and only care about getting control of everything and power over everybody. If they get their way and pillage the wealth of America and re-distribute it to every other country of the world, will the world be a better place? I think not! Most of that wealth, I am sure, would find its way into the pockets of our ‘rulers’ and the poor of the world would never see it–there would just be a lot more of them when all Americans are forced to join them,
I sure hope people wake up and realize that Obummer and his masters are EVIL and to follow them is to go willingly down the road like sheep to your own destruction.
Report Post »leo346
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:28pmI would be great to see Allen West run for president he would be a great choice I like him every time I see him speak
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:25pmWith all due respect Col/Congressman West…
You could represent your constituants a whole lot better from the Oval Office.
Report Post »not-a-lib
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:59pm“second”
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:50pm3rd for that.
Report Post »IMaTELLaU
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:22pmCol. West needs to run the House, Sen Rubio running the Senate and Pres. Sarah Palin!!!!
GAME ON!!!!!
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:34pmI would really suggest you avoid the race track or any games involving betting.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:22pmThe biggest problem with this Presidential election (just like every other one) is that no-one REALLY knows the candidates. We “know” what the media wants us to know. They have labelled each candidate and told us who is electable and who is not. They have almost complete control over who gets elected because we act like sheep and don’t do any of the work ourselves. I am guilty of the same thing. I thought I was a conservative until I spent many many hours over the past few years researching American history and the conservative movement. Now I’m a real conservative and no-one in the media (not Glenn, Rush, Hannity, or anyone else) is going to control my vote ever again. I am voting for the only REAL CONSERVATIVE that is running…Ron Paul. If he doesn’t get the nomination, I’m writing him in. No more votes for the fake conservatives.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:57pmI’ll never vote for ANYONE who believes islam is a religion and it appeases these animals.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:20pmOathkeeper,
Report Post »Not only are Dr. Pauls positions completely in line with the Constitution, but they are also completely in line with his strong Christian faith. I completely understand your anger with Islam, but if you set aside your anger for a minute and think of our foreign policy as the father of the Constitution (Jefferson) and our Savior (Jesus Christ) would make it. I think you might see what guides Ron Paul. He makes no decisions with emotion.
Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:26pmNo, islam is not a religion, so Ron is wrong there, it‘s a totalitarian ideology and until he’s sees that truth, he’ll lose. That’s just the facts, everything else I like about him, but that one thing is a BIG deal-breaker.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:22pmOathkeeper,
Report Post »It sounds like you are looking for a President who is going to obliterate the entire Muslim population. No one is going to do that. Not even Allen West. Ron Paul is for a non-aggresive foreign policy. That doesn‘t mean he won’t protect us. Just the opposite. Our military will be here, protecting our shores. If we are attacked by terrorists, we will pursue and apprehend those responsible. If we are attacked by another sovereign nation, our Congress will declare war and our military will put the fear of God into our attackers. That is the foreign policy of our founders and of Ron Paul. It is the correct one. Sorry you disagree.
Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:42pmNo, I‘m looking for a President who won’t take any c r a p from these animals and someone who says it openly without mincing words. I would be happy to have Paul doing anything else in this proposed administration though as I think he would be great to go after the Fed. I‘m not for genocide if that’s what you think? I’m for attacking and destroying anyone who attacks us and our way of life, foreign or domestically and it should be a strong attack, not this weak c r a p we see today.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 7:19amOathkeeper,
Report Post »I say “pursue and apprehend” (in regards to terrorists), you say “attack and destroy”. I think we would accomplish the same thing, you just sound angrier saying it
“Do not be hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools”. – Ecclesiastes 7:9
LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:48pmDo not argue with OATHKEEPER
The guy is obviously constantly tuned into FOX news, and does no individual thinking, or reasoning when he speaks his opinion.
He claims that Ron Paul is unelectable (I might add, this entire premise is based on the media saying that) but claims that Allen West is electable, even though he is not running.
He also wants to put the constitution on the pedestal UNLESS it protects Islam, then he of course is against it.
If you disagree with him on facts, and approach him with those facts he dismisses you, simply because he cannot logically argue what he is saying, because what he implies is propaganda.
Him, along with a lot of brainwashed Blazers, will eventually lead to this countries demise simply because they refuse to vote on principle, and yet wish to vote on things that give them temporary emotional satisfaction.
Furthermore, he has created a label called “Totalitarian Ideology” which defined by itself, using it’s words, either does not suggest what he is wanting to suggest, OR he has no idea what he is talking about.
Report Post »eyesopened
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:19pmright on…Rep West will not and cannot fix whats broken…WE the People must do the work repairing the damage heaped upon us by years if not decades of our currupt Govt….they took an oath so we trusted them and they screwed us…we know it…and now they realize we know it…We will have to get justice AFTER we clean up this mess.
Right now….We need leadership….and Rep West is at rhe top of my short list.
Report Post »pahalik
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:18pmCan I have a bumper sticker, lapel pin and donation address? Save us Allen West! Long live the king!
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:31pmhey looky here we have another troll attempting sarcasm
how juvenile
Report Post »not-a-lib
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:51pm“pahalik”
It’s a onomatopoeia. It’s the sound I make when I hawk loogies in the morning…
Report Post »EddardinWinter
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:37pmYou drive at an interesting point Pahalik, which I suppose is that no one man can fix what ails an entire nation. While this is partially true, one man CAN provide the leadership to make real change.
You mock those who would follow this man and scoff at our system. What exactly would you fix in our broken system?
To say that our system of government is broken is not entirely fair. We the people have been lazy ignorant stewards of our republic for too long and its up to us to fix this mess. Ultimately, we will get the leader we deserve. Who we support and fail to support will reveal more about us as a people than any words you or I say.
“You say you’ll change the constitution
Well, you know
We all want to change your head”
“You tell me it’s the institution
Well, you know
You better free you mind instead”
“But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain’t going to make it with anyone anyhow”
–The Beatles
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:14pmWest for President 2012!
It’s about time we have someone in the White House who really understands what America stands for and who will have the courage and the integrity to work for we the people.
Congressman West,
How are you today? I appreciate the hard work you are doing. Don‘t think it’s going unnoticed by us. Because it’s not.
Thanks for pumping gas and bringing our attention to the high prices and the fact that this President refuses to let us drill in the Gulf and be self-sufficient in America.
I surely hope you are reading these comments on theblaze.com. The one place where we can trust what is being reported that is being purposely ignored by the government MSM.
Congressman West, listen up! After listening to you and understanding your commitment to your constituents there, I just thought I’d say this. Just think of how much you could do not only for your constituents but for all of us in America? We all think of you as the one man in Congress who represents us. We are all your constituents!
I don‘t think I’ve heard a word you have said that I don’t wholeheartedly agree with. Do you know how unusual that is?
Run for President, Congressman West. The country needs you now. We don’t see anyone else who is running that will be capable of doing the job with as good judgment as you, or who could create the kind of excitement that you would create in running for President.
What do we have to do to get you to run?
Silen
Report Post »not-a-lib
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:45pmdon’t say “kidnap”, your comment will be deleted…
sorry, I’m being a big baby…=)
Report Post »MOLLYPITCHER
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:11pmEvery time I hear this guy I like him even more.
Report Post »pahalik
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:16pmHope & change! Where do we sign up to vote our new Savior into office?
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:20pmHe’s an American patriot moron, not a savior.
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 12:39amHe must be a racist, huh?
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:58ammolly , agreed
phalak we see through the alinskian tactics. it was your side that coined ovomit as the messianic savior and ovomit itself that proclaimed the oceans fallinf along with the Earths fever. Where is said homeostsis?
Report Post »bereal
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:11pmAs far as the Petrolium drilling and obumASS, he is going to twist and move, shuck and jive, do his boogy thing to try and get the votes in 2012. Just remember who he is, where he come from on the corners of chicago to the people (czars) he brought into the White House (administration). NEVER FORGET!!!
Report Post »bereal
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:05pmNo, No, Cain is OUT. He didn’t want to fight for the position of POTUS against obumASS, not very viable to me.
Report Post »alcostotle
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:57pmIs that plantation line serious? That can’t be the name of his district, can it?
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:56pmI have tremendous respect for Col. West. Someday he may be a great President. In the mean time, as a freshman congressman, he would do well to emulate Ron Paul in NEVER voting for a tax increase, not participating in the congressional pension and benefit program, working to abolish the Federal Reserve, and absolute strict adherence to the Constitution. Ron Paul is the only Presidential candidate who is willing to do exactly what is needed to restore this former republic. The rest are slightly varying versions of the same old thing. If all you know about Ron Paul is the “talking points” that falsely label him, you owe it to yourself (and the future of America) to read one of his books to really understand his positions. (I recommend Revolution – A Manifesto. It’s a short, easy read that you can get at Amazon for about six bucks). It will open your eyes on how far we really have fallen from the Republic of the founders.
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:38ami have to quetion your line of thinking with Ron Paul. ANYONE WHO WORKS WITH OPENLY THE PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS IS NOT A STRICT CONSTITUTIONALIST!
had serious missgivings about him in the clinton years when he was working with nader and other progressives.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 6:59amBarbarian,
Report Post »If you doubt that he is a strict Constitutionist, find one issue he voted on that was un-Constitutional. You won‘t because he doesn’t. Just because he may talk to someone you don‘t like doesn’t mean that he doesn’t adhere to the Constittution. A lot of so-called conservatives talk a big game about returning to the Constitution, and Liberty and individual freedom, until it involves something they don‘t like and then it’s ok to fudge a little.
John 3:16
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:51pmThis is a man for the Republic, but the Stinking Rinos will have nothing to with his type patriot unless we force it down their fat Rino throats..Now that’s an idea I could live with.
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:41pmNEWS FLASH: We must not settle for the RNC‘s candidate unless it’s the one we have shoved down their throats. The evidence will be their buldging eyes, purple faces and spittle drooling down their chins as they choke on the “we the people” candidate.
West has shown the best in terms of intelligence, integrity, honor, and guts to face our problems head on. What he lacks in experience is nothing-zero-nada when compared to the inexperienced BO now illigally infestating our WH. West will put up with no political BS. But if he waits until 2016 there’s the sickening liklihood he may become tainted by the beltway mentality. So let’s not let up on him!! West is best in 2012.
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:54amJohn, Mr Clean ..
i like yor thinking! work on some farms part time and can get those gloves that go up to your neck … just saying if you need some help i’d be there in a heaert beat.
hey rinos. chew on this…*************************!!!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:49pmWATCH THIS to the end.. unbelievable what a HYPOCRITE!
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKdScVerrBU&feature=player_embedded
bitter clinger
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:46pmWest is delusional if He thinks Obumbles wants us to be free.The left wants control over the population and high gas prices keep us stagnant.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:44pmRep. Allen West can certainly repair America, restore our honor, and integrity, and national RESPECT!!
Report Post »whiskeybomb
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:59pmNo he can’t. He can lead in that direction but the rest is up to us.
Report Post »pahalik
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:15pmHope & change right?
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:34amthis is to the lib troll here. no i am not name calling i am calling it out by name . yes troll that is what you are and are attempting to do.
hope and change has been used by every progressive campaign scince the bullmoose party and the whole change you/we can believe in is right there on the list. proof positive that your using the alinsky playbook. we are on to you. Overton’s Revenge is getting ready to jump into action and you know it . this rtime the battle is for keeps and this you also know. we have been reading up on your oun words and we know who/what you are. you side has been stating this scince cloward and piven up to the drafters of the un agenda 21 and the invisible commitee: ” when the time is right we must move quickly. for victory will be swift or our deafeat equally swift and complete.” that was a quick paraphrase of your leftist sources aand all say the same thing. you are right. your defeat will be decicive and complete!
Report Post »pahalik
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:41pmOh yeah, elect West.. He’ll fix things.. NOT! The system is broken. Will the people ever learn?
Report Post »bereal
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:15pmYeah, you’re right. What it’s going to take is a full house cleaning. He must bring in fresh blood who havn’t been tainted by the stink of Washington, the rotting apples in the basket, as it is.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:18pmYou know nothing about West but make such stupid comments? Real smart man.
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:22pmAnyone that doesn’t vote for Ron Paul…is just begging for another 4 years of Obama…Ron Paul easily beats Obama…West and Cain will both endorse Obama…right along with Oprah and Colen Mao
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:28pmShyLow – West would endorse Obama? LOL, he‘s said openly he can’t stand the guy and doesn’t back down from it, shows how much you know, which isn’t very much.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:26amShyLow
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:22pm
Anyone that doesn’t vote for Ron Paul…is just begging for another 4 years of Obama…Ron Paul easily beats Obama…West and Cain will both endorse Obama…right along with Oprah and Colen Mao
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It is postings like yours that get under peoples skin. Most, on both sides of the political spectrum and even in the middle, know that Ron Paul has a zero chance of winning against Obama. Yet his supporters act as if it;s a forgone conclusion and if the rest of us don’t vote for RP then we must be stupid. Well partner, I‘m pretty smart and I know that an RP presidency ain’t gonna happen. Could he do some good on the economics side, yes. But that is his entire resume.
Volunteers needed for Allen West Project…
Report Post »http://www.americasteapartynews.com/volunteer-to-save-usa.php
thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:24ampahalix typical lib short sightedness.
bo has no honor
West exudes valor and honor
Bo is establishment marxist and thus a part of what broke the original system that we have and did so with willfull malicious intent!
West is a patriot who put his life on the line for his convictions and country. something mealy mouthed twerps from the left will never understand. you throw rocks and run. you do so because you know that you’ve pussified yourselves! pitifull.
West will stand his ground and face you down:HE WON”" BE STANDING ALONE IETHER!
shylow Ron Paul is too far out there and has not the BALLS to defend America. He’s working with progressives and has done so throughout his political CAREER. NO MORE PANDERING TO EVIL?PROGRESSIVISM!!!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:21pmDEUTERONOMY22
He’s right – Obama wins 2012, Hillary 2016 and 2020. The debt will be reduced, jobs will come back, the economy will strengthen. Meanwhile you guys and gals will still be finding nits to pick at and still be eating each other alive.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:04pm@ THEPATRIOTDAVE
ShyLow
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:22pm
Anyone that doesn’t vote for Ron Paul…is just begging for another 4 years of Obama…Ron Paul easily beats Obama…West and Cain will both endorse Obama…right along with Oprah and Colen Mao
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It is postings like yours that get under peoples skin. Most, on both sides of the political spectrum and even in the middle, know that Ron Paul has a zero chance of winning against Obama. Yet his supporters act as if it;s a forgone conclusion and if the rest of us don’t vote for RP then we must be stupid. Well partner, I‘m pretty smart and I know that an RP presidency ain’t gonna happen. Could he do some good on the economics side, yes. But that is his entire resume.
Cute! If it isn’t the Patriot Dave sounding off against the only people who speak the truth here.
The sad truth of the matter is, the only Candidate who ISN’T bought is Ron Paul. Everyone else is establishment.
So if you allow FOX news to pick your candidate, they are going to throw T-Paw in your lap, or Romney. The best part is though, that Romney is going to get so much positive media, that all these Beckians are going to accept, that a true constitutionalist will only come in 2016.
Of course they don’t see that, they see what they want to see. The only man taking the presidency seriously is Ron Paul. Everyone else is bought one way or another.
Allen…West…..ISNT…..running.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:36pmWEST FOR PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(required lower case)
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:28pm@ NOT-A-LIB
Why did Christmas Vacation just enter my head?
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:06pmHi, Psychosis!
Report Post »Just one lower case letter should work.
not-a-lib
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:07pmWeird…
You’d think someone would know a JOKE when one is OBVIOUSLY being made… get a life, whoever deleted my comment.
Report Post »WHITE LOTUS2x
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:09pmDeut22………Thats was funny. Their probably wont be elections in 2016. Lotus.
Report Post »not-a-lib
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:12pm@ OlefromMN
Because you have a sense of humor. Which is more than I can say for the B O O B who deleted my original comment… ;)
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:21pm@not-a-lib
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:07pm
Weird…
You’d think someone would know a JOKE when one is OBVIOUSLY being made… get a life, whoever deleted my comment.
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I’m glad you explained that. I could not figure out where “Christmas” came from above, other than from left field.
I wish they would stop deleting posts, too, except for the ones that are over the top or obscene.
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:26pm@NOT-A-LIB
Moderators never realize unintended situations. My comment about Christmas Vacation stands alone and makes me look like a nutjob. It looks like a leftfield comment. It sets the stage for others to take comments I make less seriously.
I know they have a tough job (I am sure it is really tough on this site). But your original comment was obviously tongue in cheek.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 4:05amYes, the censor should appreciate that we are quite capable of moderating this channel ourselves. As we did previously before he or she showed up.
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 6:54am@PATRIOT.. Sheehs if you only worked this hard to get Obama NOT elected.. I bet half of you didn‘t even know Bush’s vice presidents name before Obama was elected…NOW ? You’re ALL patriots… LMFAO..
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 6:57am@showtime.. You’re a dope.. A staffer wrote that to you… My god NOW I KNOW how obama got elected..
Report Post »BHAMCONSERVATIVE
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:35pmGreat story, West is truly a man of the ppl. Drill baby, drill!
Report Post »bikerr
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:44pmI’m beginning to like this man, I hope he has a big influence in 2012,whether it is as a candidate or giving support and speeches on behalf of a good Conservative.
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:45pmI wonder if there‘s any chance of a ’12 or ‘16 presidential run for West? http://www.elephantwatcher.com/p/campaign-status.html
Report Post »AMERICAN FOREVER FOREVER AMERICAN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:47pmWest and Cain or Cain and West.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:48pmAn interesting fact. 5 years ago Obama and the Dems were against drilling, the stated it would be 5 years before you see any effect. Now and every year since, they keep saying the same thing. And yet 5 years later, we are seeing the effect of their policies. Although when Bush started opening up areas for drilling, the price plummeted. The key that OPEC wants is to be able to raise and lower prices as they see fit. But if we suddenly opened up and started drilling out own reserves, that would cause their power to wane. Thus, that is why there are so many millions that go into lobbying from the left, to keep our reserves locked away. The enviormentalists are just useful idiots in this, the left could care less about the enviornment and more about power.
Report Post »Justthefactsmam
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:51pmRemember to contrast the current President with people like Allen West. On one hand you have someone wanting to make sure that people are dependent on the govt…the other wants people to be dependent on themselves…
Report Post »Deuteronomy22
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:52pmPresident West… never ever going to happen. Obama will win in ‘12. Hillary ‘16.
Report Post »Justthefactsmam
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:53pmAnd remember that Pres Obama is losing his biggest voting block this time… the “See I‘m voting for a black man so I’m not a racist” voter
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:04pmLove the fact he had no clue how to pump gas into a Jag. Tells me he truely is an average Joe.
Read one of his weekly blogs, he talks to his constituants like a true neighbor. Inspiring man. I just hope he “asks not what his country can do for him, but asks what he can do for his country”.
http://west.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4207&Itemid=300156
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:05pmI hope West will run; he is a true American, and we need more folks like him to help us take back the nation and get the damage done by the progressives undone.
Report Post »Whitey4West
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:06pmguess i‘m still dreaming that he’s gonna jump in the race….guess my hopes are dwindling??
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:12pmI wish he was my President!
Report Post »Citizen
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:12pmWest would be my favorite pic out of the bunch for pres. Ton of common sense too bad it will go over most peoples heads.
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:18pmrape at the gas station, “somebody pumped ethyl”
Report Post »Red Meat
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:37pmI wonder if he was driving the Jag to one of his school-based health clinics?
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:52pmDeuteronomy22 – You must live in “opposite world”, good for you, idiot.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:53pmWow Allen West is saying the same thing as Ron Paul, when it comes to opening up resources here in America!
Yet the beckians are flocking Allen West, and also misspelling his name!
Someone should link the video of him yelling at Muslims so I can get pumped up for Freedom!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:59pmBiker, what’s there NOT to like about this man!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:00pm@Revere1 !
West in 2012 or 2016?
http://www.allenwestnation.com
There are thousands working on 2012!
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:03pmI like West for president, well I can dream anyway. So far all the candidates look like a bunch of losers, especially Newt.
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Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:04pm@Deuteronomy22
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:52pm
President West… never ever going to happen. Obama will win in ‘12. Hillary ‘16.
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Sorry to disagree with you, but my daddy told me that I could do anything I set my mind to do. The hard part was to get me to set my mind to do it.
“What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
I HAVE SET MY MIND TO GETTING ALLEN WEST INTO THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2012!
GO WEST!!!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:13pm@Psychosis
Report Post »Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:45pm
http://www.patriotactionnetwork.com/video/video/show?id=2600775%3AVideo%3A3858326&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_video
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Psychosis, I cry every time I watch that video.
The picture of Allen West, and George Washington kneeling beside his horse, is my wallpaper.
Thank you.
jackkdanialz
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:26pmA Christie / West ticket would waste Barry the dicktator!
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:34pmI know it is a really revolutionary idea, but what would happen if a President was elected through votes yet had stated they really had no interest in the position? Perhaps George Washington could answer that for us?
http://draftallenwest2012.com/index.html
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:40pmWest…A Man amoung men…One I would be proud to call MR. PRESIDENT!!!
Report Post »Czar Casm
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:47pmI have met plenty of people say they voted for Obama but will not vote for him again. Have NEVER met anyone that said they didn’t vote for Obama but will vote for him this time.
Report Post »bikerr
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:49pm@Showtime– I have seen nothing to dislike,just wish he would speak out more about running for President.He carries himself well and seems to walk a talk that is good for America. I am so disappointed in the politicians who say one thing and later cave and do the opposite. I can only hope(and pray) that conservatives carry the election in 2012. What happen to the chihuahua?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:01pmWEST 2012
TEA!
small type.
Report Post »GIDEON612
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:19pmI liked him since I first heard of his muslim interrogation techniques. His view of getting information will help in congressional hearings against the terrorist party, and will be useful with more muslims too.
Report Post »Side note:
My brother said to me that it is funny how the same people that want to save babies are the same ones that are so quick to kill murderers and rapists. I replied, ” No it isn’t funny. These are God’s commands and you people have been deceived by Satan.”
nptden
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:26pmThis the man we need as a GOP candidate for POTUS. The Dems are already starting with their racial campaign. Rep West or Herman Caine would obliterate that strategy. Time for the GOP to show they are not racist and throw it back in the Dems face. Rep West would expose the infiltration of Marxist/ Communists on the black vote to the nation.
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:28pm@ SHOWTIME
http://www.allenwestnation.com
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Thanks— this is a fantastic web site.
coladude
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:46pmHope he runs in 2012.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »robgc1
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:00pmI would love to see Allen West on the 2012 ticket
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:10pmIt doesn’t matter how great he is – he will not beat Obama – sorry! http://wp.me/pYLB7-Zj
Report Post »Unix
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:52pmI hope he decides to RUN! We need INTEGRETY, HONOR, and DUTY in our gov’t about now!
Report Post »Timekeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:55pmAllen West – YES – – Herman Caine – NO way! Caine has been a Federal Reserve Chairman and you don’t get there by NOT being one of them.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 12:06amYeah well, gas prices were $4.12 a gallon in June of ‘08 when Bush was President. Sorry folks, can’t pick and choose your data. Well, only with gullible people who don’t “do their research”…
http://gasbuddy.com/gb_retail_price_chart.aspx
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:02amWest is a good man and a patriot! he is down to earth with common sense.
Report Post »I strongly feel that he is following the path of Reagan.
for those who are too young to remember. West is a Tea Party consewrvative thus differing in this one respect to Reagan. Reagan started out as a supporter of both the new deal and the great society. he later took office in Ca. there he began his self education(but this is a redundant statement for the root of education is knowing then drawing from the self) in the history of the constitution. then he became aquainted with Hayek and Rand. these then lead to his speach for Goldwater now known to all that love freedom as the Rendevous with Destiny.
it would also be prudent to take note that Reagan was belittled by not just the left but by the republican establishment who are now trying to ride the wave that he created.
Showtime
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:12am@bikerr
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:49pm
@Showtime– I have seen nothing to dislike,just wish he would speak out more about running for President.He carries himself well and seems to walk a talk that is good for America. I am so disappointed in the politicians who say one thing and later cave and do the opposite. I can only hope(and pray) that conservatives carry the election in 2012. What happen to the chihuahua?
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Re: Chihuahua – I realized that I had a small picture (Draft West bumper sticker) and decided that I’d use it for a while as a sublimal message.
Re: Allen West – When FL-22 elected Allen West to represent them in the House of Representatives, he pledged to do just that. He knows that people are begging him to run for POTUS, and he is humbled by the things said to him. If he feels that his constituents will release him from his pledge, he will run. I’ll copy the letter he wrote me in a new comment.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:13amWe need a leader like Colonel West right now. But we are going to have to settle for 2012. If you know the back story to George Washington and how he was drafted to be our first president, I ask you to think about another man of honor, Allen West. Help us draft him to run for POTUS.
Volunteers needed for Allen West Project…
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thepatriotdave
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:15amWhitey4West
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:06pm
guess i‘m still dreaming that he’s gonna jump in the race….guess my hopes are dwindling??
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Then help us so you can keep your dream alive.
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Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:32am@Biker
Thank you for contacting me with words of support encouraging me to run for POTUS. 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 Nov. 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 your to take pride in. Please be assured I pledge to uphold and defend the Constitution of the U.S. and honorably serve the 22nd Cong, District of Florida.
The voice of the people calls for a revitalized economy, a reinforced nat’l defense, and a renewal of the principles that this country was founded on and paved the way for American exceptionalism.
As a former Lt Col. 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.
In regards to your encouragement for me to run for POTUS, I am flattered by the praise and thankful for the confidence you have bestowed upon me by making this request. At this time, I am not a candidate for the presidency. I will continue to stay focused on the constituents of the 22nd Cong. District who have given me the distinguished honor or representing their voices on
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:33amshowtime… thankyou for those links . i say that all those who want Lt.Col. West to run for office send him a fax. strategy … do so as often as you can afford it and do so on hours that are not regular business hours due to the phone lines getting overloaded. this way more likely to get through and mor reponses will get to him.
I too believe that he is following the line of some of our greatest leaders. LETS GET TO WORK AND HAPPY FAXING! :)
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:38am@Biker ~
I had to abbreviate some things in the letter to keep it within 2,000 characters. He used no abbreviations.I did not have room to put that he thanked me for contacting him, but you get the message that’s in his heart.
If his country wants him to be POTUS, he is willing to serve, but he will not throw District 22 under the bus. They will have to let him know it is okay with them FIRST.
People, that is what is known as HONOR. Obama got into office as a Senator by either disqualifying his opponents or threatening them with such embarrassment that they voluntarily withdrew. Then the arrogant SOB told John McCain at the HC “convention, “I won.”
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:47am@ Biker ~
I abbreviated in order to save space, but SpellCheck did me in! Here’s the entire last paragraph and his closing:
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In regards to your encouragement for me to run for President of the United States, I am flattered by the praise and thankful for the confidence you have bestowed upon me by making this request. At this time, I am not a candidate for the presidency. I will continue to stay focused on the constituents of the 22nd Congressional District who have given me the distinguished honor or representing their voices on Capitol Hill.
Again, thank you for contacting me.
Very Respectfully,
Report Post »/s/ Allen West
Member of Congress
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Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:31am@thepatriotdave
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 1:13am
We need a leader like Colonel West right now. But we are going to have to settle for 2012. If you know the back story to George Washington and how he was drafted to be our first president, I ask you to think about another man of honor, Allen West. Help us draft him to run for POTUS.
Volunteers needed for Allen West Project…
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Thank you for the link. I received their email asking for volunteers but could not reply to it. I volunteered at the link you gave and asked for 50 names and addresses. When I finish those, I will ask for 50 more to write and mail. It will at least keep me out of trouble!
one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 6:42amIf a bill does come West, then why not vote NO since it won’t pass the senate ? I mean whats the point right ? We have bigger fish to fry.. Vote No to send a message to the republican party…
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 9:16amLOL- ‘man of the people’…
Report Post »Dry_Drunk_GA
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 9:25amHere is a guy who owe his job directly to Obama
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 5:53amWest can’t/won’t take questions/dissent FROM HIS OWN CONSTITUENTS about his platform/policies without screening them (townhalls,) he alienates an entire voting block when he says that liberal women “…have been neutering American men…” in FL 22, which voted Obama & Kerry in their presidential races. that said, RUN, WEST, RUN! :)
Report Post »theteaishot
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 10:39pmWow, what do you know, another “clean”, “articulate”, “mamered” black guy. Does he have a birth certificate?
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