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Say What? Allen West Wants to Stop Wasting Time Defunding Obamacare

He‘s Glenn Beck’s pick for president. He’s loved by the Tea Party. And he’s not afraid to stand up to hecklers. But what you might not know about Rep. Allen West (R-FL), he’s also bucking his party on Obamacare. For example, he just voted against defunding it.

“What?” some just cried out audibly. It’s true. West not only was one of only four Republicans to vote against a measure that week that would strip $100 million in funding for the construction of school-based health centers.

And it wasn’t a mistake, slip of the finger, or accidental oversight. According to his office, he‘s questioning the GOP’s strategy.

He “believes there are bigger funding issues to be focusing on right now including the numerous developments in the Middle East, concerning Pakistan and whether there is a link to [Osama bin Laden] and the recent unity agreement with the [Palestinian Authority] and Fatah and Hamas,” West spokeswoman Angela Sachitano told The Hill in an e-mail.

“He voted to repeal Obamacare, and it was dead on arrival in the Senate,” she added. “He questions what the goal is of chipping away like this if it’s almost certain that the Senate is not going to take it up.”

But according to The Hill, West hasn’t been completely opposed to all defunding efforts. A day before voting against defunding the school-based health centers, he did vote to strip funds from the state-based insurance exchanges created by Obamacare. The Hill says Sachitano declined to explain why he voted for one measure and not the other.

Earlier this year, West did vote to repeal the entire bill, and explained his decision in an interview:

While Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey can understand (slightly) what West is talking about, he sees a lot of problems with the Tea Party leader’s position. The biggest one? It could get him voted out of office.

“Tea Party activists warned that they would focus their ire on Republicans who got elected and then attempted to moderate their positions on ObamaCare, spending, and taxes,” Morrissey writes. “I wonder if anyone thought that one of the first they’d have to address would be Col. West?”

(H/T: Weasel Zippers)

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  • UpstateNYConservative
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:47am

    West knows how to pick his battles, and when to fight them. We had two years of the Obamacare fight that froze the government out of dealing with other matters. The Dems, being the huge majority of both houses of Congress, kept their focus on that to the near-exclusion of all else. All the Pubs will get, doing the same as the Dems did, is nowhere.

    The main fight against Obamacare is in the courts. There are still two years until the thing becomes effective, so there is time. I see the main battle is for trying to win veto-proof majorities in Congress.

    We really don’t need the White House as much as we need a Congress operating under Conservative Constitutional ideals. That’s where the real power in Washington lies, as the People have chosen by the election of their representatives.

    De-funding Obamacare can come later, if needed; it’s not a cut-and-dried issue while court cases are ongoing against it. We’re not out of the woods, to be sure. But all is not lost, either.

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    • liberalsruseless
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:20pm

      Well written, unfortunately Obamacare has already affected the system and has resulted in higher premiums and reduced choice of plans. The sooner this thing is derailed the lesser the damage.

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    • UpstateNYConservative
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:15pm

      @liberalsruseless

      I agree O-care is the worst idea since giving 18-year-olds the right to vote. But the courts have it now, and we need Congress to get onto other matters. Long as Reid controls the Senate, O-care is a dead-end issue for Conservatism and the country as a whole.

      Politically, I want to see the Right winning more seats, hopefully to a veto-proof Congressional majority. Hopefully we can get a Conservative into the White House as well. We need, as citizens (or so I believe) to give swing-voters something to be for, instead of us being against things. Negativity isn’t a winning platform except among liberals. But they’ll vote for anything liberal, anyway, so they’re quite a lost cause in my book.

      For now, I’m content to let the courts handle O-care. Later, if we can win Congress in a big way, we can send O-care to the trash bin if the courts rule against us.

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    • longgone
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 11:17am

      Sorry, but Obamacare is a dealbreaker. Unless a member of the waiver-class, Obamacare is not two years away. It is here now, crushing people who are at the margin today, and only to get worse. It IS the top issue. Obamacare was passed as an incremental step to a single payor system and must be fought every step of the way in its’ implementation. If the future hinges on the courts and buying swing-voters, the country’s fate has already been sealed.

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  • fatsomann
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:46am

    There is no point in wasting time with Obamacare now when there is so much to fix. We need to get more conservatives in the senate, keep the house and elect a conservative in the Whitehouse in 2012.
    Then Obamacare can truly be a thing of the past without a lot of effort.

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    • EyeofthePatriot
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:53am

      By then Obamacare will be buried WAY TOO FAR into our system and virtually untouchable before it does the damage it WILL do.

      Every single day that passes right now while Obamacare spreads its roots… makes it increasingly more difficult to pry it out like the damn disease it is.

      We are in trouble if we can not get thsi done in the short term. 2012 is too late I truly believe.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:31pm

      I agree with patriot!
      The states need to know if they can stop wasting time and money implementing Obama care and focus on their own individual issues.
      Just like a politician to make a big deal out of something and then give up on it once they get in office.

      Not sure where West is going with this. But I will be watching for weakness!

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:39pm

      @fatso.. whats more important than your health… BTW do you hit the walls when you walk I can see that you are blind..

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  • krjones
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:45am

    Bad decision. I know he is not running for President and now I am glad of it.

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  • S.A
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:45am

    Allen West is just a DEM in SHEEPS CLOTHING,We must do any and everything to STOP OBAMA~CARE,Mr.WEST

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  • cruzinbill
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:44am

    Allen West is a good man,i would vote for him anytime.

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  • fritobandito24
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:43am

    WOW. Now we need to take a step back and see what develops.

    No back tracking Mr. West.

    I guess part of me can see what he’s saying, BUT until we’re in a position to repeal it, DEFUND IT.

    NOBAMA2012

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:38pm

      What‘s to see you either say yes or no it’s that simple and he said no.. It wasted about the same amount of time in fact yes has an extra letter to write so I would say yes is harder to write and therefore takes more time.. He’s a fraud ..

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    • A Steiger
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:49pm

      @ ONE YRS. FOOD RATION LIKE GLENN SAYS
      zzzzz.zzzz… boring.

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  • S.A
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:43am

    Allen West,is just a DEM in SHEEPS CLOTHING……WE must do any and every thing to STOP OBAMA~CARE,Mr.West.

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  • Brontefan
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:42am

    Well, some of us don’t think it is a waste of time!!! Some of us don’t want ObamaCare to be the destruction of our entire health care industry. Yes, it should be repealed but in lieu of doing that.. we need to do whatever we can to stop it. I’m sorry.. this guy just lost my support!

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  • half pint
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:42am

    Maybe he did this so people would stop asking him about running? nah.

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  • lvamervet
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:41am

    Allen West………I thought you understood why you were elected!!!!!!

    Repeal obamacare!!!! 2300 pages…….Did you read them??

    Is there anyone we can trust???

    They all lie!!!

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    • duvexy
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 9:37pm

      I can trust Ron Paul. Ron Paul is an honest man. Does not say what he can not do.

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    • sambachico
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:49am

      thank you for the honesty; it’s quite refreshing here. Seems like we have plenty west-bots crying the majority of the day that Glenn‘s favorite ’anti-obama‘ isn’t even going to run. If only you guys would do the research. You would come to the same conclusion I have. I’ve spent time every single night since 2007-2008 researching economics; history; self-sufficiency; and trying to figure out why the teachings of Jesus are so at odds with the so called ‘conservative christian Republicans (e.g. Santorum, welfare,warefare state)’ …. The man whose writings moved me to a real enlightment on America, liberty, economics and the war – Ron Paul. He is the only consistent one. Those who disagree with Paul need to read more of his work to better understand his position – it’s the constitution. I was stuck years ago being a big government conservative and was concerned about ending the wars, and ending the drug war… but it’s all about the rule of law, preserving our constitution and keeping the balance of power out of the executive branch; and non-intervention.

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  • BUCKEYES
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:39am

    This does not make sense. The appearance here is a turn away from those who voted for him. Defund Obamacare totally and bit by bit and every way possible.

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  • Conservitive Ticker
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:36am

    I agree with West why just chip away at Obamacare. Repeal the whole Damn thing! There are better more responsible way to provide health care to low or no income families. Make them work for it. bring back the CCC.

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    • ReaganConservative
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:53am

      Because the Senate won’t take up the repeal as long it belongs to Harry Reid.

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    • iarefounder
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:40pm

      I agree with West as well. Start cutting what is more likely to survive the Senate and whack out OC later.

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  • half pint
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:35am

    The reasoning his spokesperson gave makes no sense, this is a downer

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  • Mirimichi
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:35am

    I’m really disappointed in this. ObummerCare must be defunded and repealed. I don’t care how they do it, but it has to be done. It has to be piecemeal now, because the Senate won’t vote to repeal it and 0bama wiuld veto it. Get these dirtbags on record with their voting.

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  • BetterDays
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:33am

    This is concerning, worrisome, and it goes against common sense. If the senate won’t approve a bill of any type against Obamacare then why write any? That seems to be what Allen is saying, Mr. West reconsider please.

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  • EyeofthePatriot
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:32am

    Ahhh wow this sucks. Honestly I see where he’s coming from A LITTLE BIT because of the Senate stonewalling on the defunding so maybe he is trying to prove a point.

    However, this really mixes things up, I need more time to think about this. Lt. Col West has been my pick as well… this is rough.

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  • dopie joe
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:31am

    Man,I’m afraid you screwed up.Thought you had better sense than that.Was really hoping you would change your mind and run for Prez.Not so sure now.Gonna take a big change in your attitude to get my(and I’m sure a whole lot of other peoples)confidence in you back.

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:04pm

      Nah judging by all “west for POTUS ” replies we still have a blind electorate…

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    • freedomweiner
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:04pm

      Go away WEST.

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:40pm

      Three blind mice. What you Socialist trolls will never realize is that no longer will we let Liberals, Socialist, Anarchists Progressives, Communists select our candidate.
      Consider Obummers record
      Sky High Gas Prices
      Sky high Unemployment
      Another War
      Crappy Border Protection
      Pushing for Amnesty
      Out of Control Deficit
      Falling Value of the Dollar
      Creating Racial Division
      With a track record like Barry’s these three dopes, ABOVE, are running scared Always examine closely the candidates they dismiss the loudest as they are usually the ones they fear the most

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  • RodT82721
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:31am

    The fact that the Senate will not pass the bill is not a reason to vote against any House bill that deceases spending. It just wont wash!
    Let the Senate stand up and explain why they wont reduce spending, instead of giving them a free pass.

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  • lynnissmart
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:31am

    This does not sound good to me!

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  • stonebridge
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:30am

    I like West very much, but before I jump on any wagon, I want to know what his positions are on the border, immigration reform (amnesty), and many others. I was very disappointed to see what I found about Ron Paul and his past votes on securing the border and immigration reform. I will vote for the person whom I think best represents the notion of U.S. sovereignty, states rights, smaller government and less taxes. Many of these people learn well how to talk the talk, but most fall far short post election when it comes to standing by what they claim to believe in.

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    • Edgar Bennet
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:42pm

      Does it matter his positions if he votes a different way?

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    • PSALMS23
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:32pm

      You can go out on the internet and get most all his positions on the different issues, most are from his 2010 run…. The only two things I need yet are his position on the UN, and the New World Order. I‘m pretty sure where he stands on these but haven’t seen him actually say it yet….You can also get his voteing record..He did vote to repeal obamacare !! And yes chipping away is a waste of time, we know none of it will get past the senate,, work on some budget cuts that might….I don’t think the republicans want him in there any more than the dems…They are going to distort everything….. I am very impressed with the man, and Yes I would vote for him ! He is the only one who approches this mess of a government with any common sense, and you can understand what he is saying. Most all the rest talked with forked tongue,, and nonsense….Anyway I really wish he would run if we even last that long….

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:29am

    I agree that ObamaCare needs to be repealed, not just chipped away at!

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:01pm

      Yeah, well then get used to obamacare because it will never get repealed…. you have to strangle it by defunding it.. I mean really how mush time did he save voting No as opposed to yes ? Take your bliners off everyone . You want this man so bad you are willing to let you conservative values be trampled on..even if it is one vote..

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:29pm

      One is just a troll bomb thrower who has never voted Conservative. He /she/it is just a liberal Democrat plant . Conservatives should keep a sharp eye on all potential candidates, and not let Socialists control our nominating process. Anybody but Obama 2012

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  • panz
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:28am

    someone care to explain to me how West thinks his vote “saves time” for larger issues? Dumbest thing I ever heard. Just shows that you cannot trust any of them. He has caught the Washington virus already.

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    • BocaBaby
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:45am

      seriously………i am sorry to disagree with so many of you folks that i have come to like here……but THIS IS NOT THE ONE!!!!!! This shows me he might be a great man for many things, but not for making decisions at an executive level that have to do with finances, budgets, strategies, and making sharp choices and keep your word to those who elected you.

      sure he has good principles, but that does not make he him a great leader. we need someone who has RESOLVE. someone who can save our country from the brink of where we are now, and play GAMES and silly PHILOSOPHY plunders to MASSAGE decisions……

      just get THE TRUMP in there already

      DONALD TRUMP, the only one with the true cajones and fortitude to do what w need.

      TRUMP 2012

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    • Eric_The_Red_State
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:03pm

      Oh yeah – right. Trump.
      Might as well elect Michael Richards (Kramer on the show “SEINFELD”)

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    • and to the republic
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:25pm

      2 weeks of Trump at the helm and we will all wish Jimmy Carter would come back. Get real, Trump will do more to destroy this country than Obama wants to…

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    • 101
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:37pm

      @BocaBaby
      Trump or West haven’t announced running for president, so Little quick jumping to judgment don’t you think…nobody has heard enough about either contender let alone decide which would make for a better president!
      Let the cards fall where they will, then make a decision. You can be a cheerleader until then!

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    • mikey1947
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:03pm

      If you think Donald Trump is your messiah you are going to vote for a carnival barker that doesnt have a clue what the people in this country really need! What does a Billionare know about our everyday life and our needs? NOT A DAMN THING

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    • searching for the Truth
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 10:31pm

      He knows to bring our jobs back to this country!

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  • MontanaRob
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:26am

    West would rather repeal it, than waste time playing with it piece by piece. That process would let too much of it remain as law rather than being rid of it entirely. The Senate is the obstical to getting anything meaningful done right now.

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    • panz
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:29am

      that’s NOT what his spokesperson said though.

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:47pm

      @MANNAX and anyone else.. it’s just as easy to voet for it as it is against it regardless of the situation in the senate ,you dope. He likes the school based heath centers. thats why he voted NO… He’s a fraud and you people are stupid.. the evidence is right in front of you and still you say WEST for POTUS.. Thats how obama was elected, blind people or just stupid.. either way..

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    • BrownEyedGirl
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:49pm

      Doesn’t he remember how many TRILLION dollars we had to BORROW to pay for this bill? I am so disappointed. Rome wasn’t built in a day, remember? We need to defund the bills that we eventually want thrown out.

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:55pm

      @MONTONA.. So youre saying aahh what the hell? I can vote yes just as easy as no so screw it Ill vote against.. You ‘re all blind…He LIKES A CERTAIN PART OF OBAMACARE thats why he voted aganst the GOP.. ..

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    • MontanaRob
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:48pm

      He might like one or two parts of the bill. The entire thing isn’t garbage, just the vast bulk of it.
      I’m not completely invested in anyone yet. West looks like one of the best options around, but it‘s still early and we don’t know all the facts yet.
      To be honest, I just don’t think any of this is going to be solved politically. I would like to believe that we could overcome these issues, but there are just too many problems that have become too firmly entrenched thoughout our society. The cancers of communism and progressivism have infected America to the point of being fatal. A reset is in order, not another half-a$$ temporary repair.

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    • grandma7
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:47pm

      Please Please Run!!

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  • randy
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:24am

    Oh God, please not another progressive in Conservative clothing…..

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    • and to the republic
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:34am

      bwahahahaha… I figured this would be one of the 1st 3 threads on this story and here it is, #2. YEP, all it takes is one questionable vote and the label progressive gets thrown out there…..Maybe read the story, do some simple research on your own, and it is pretty obvious West is not a progressive… Thanks for making my prediction happen, too funny….

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    • drattastic
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:41am

      Randy ,Allen West is no rino.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:00pm

      I’ve re-read this a couple of times & listened to the video; Now reading the posts it appears some took this one way and some the other way. Quite frankly, I’m somewhat confused how to take this. Thought I understood what West is doing, but from the posts maybe I am wrong? Can someone with understanding please explain what West is trying to prove? Will not stand for a RINO again.

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    • Curtis
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:10pm

      @ 1 yrs ration:
      You call people morons. Nothing further of yours needs to be read.

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    • UPSETVET
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:03pm

      Well, Allen West’s vote against defunding part of Obamacare was both surprizsng and puzzling until I heard more on the story. He’s right you know, it really doesn’t make sense voting against something that the Democratic controlled Senate will kill when it gets to them. But on the other hand why not vote for the defunding in order to not let the Democrats think that the GOP isn’t serious about their oposition to Obamacare.
      There are a LOT of serious issues to be considererd and voted on, but MORE SERIOUS than the take over of America’s health care by Obamacare, no I don’t think so. If Obamacare could by some miracle be overturned completely it would break the progressive socialist’s plan for socializing almost every aspect of our life in America. If it continues to be the law of the land, there‘s no limit to what the Democrats under Obama’s leadership will push through Congress and the Senate.
      I think I’ll stick with Allen West for President in 2012 until I see what he has in mind and how he hopes to acheive it. He’s the only possible GOP candidate that poses a real threat to Obama having another 4 years in the Whitehouse. All the other possible candidates are nothing more than the “same old same old ” weak rhetorical opositions we’ve seen over the past several years from the GOP.

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    • DisillusionedDaily
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 10:31pm

      I am quite sure that Obama wishes that West is a rhino, but he is not. I have listened to all of Col. West’s speeches and talks and have no doubt that he could defeat any Democrat at the polls. This is an unusual man. He tells the truth, whether you like it or not. He sugar coats nothing. If you don’t like what he says that is entirely your priveledge. He understands the problems this nation faces and the steps needed to correct those problems. He is very knowledgible about the Muslims, history and the politics of the military. He is a friend of Israel. If he stands for the office of president, I will work on his campaign.

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    • LibertyWon
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 4:22pm

      My guess is this is part of his “Moderate” pose to keep both sides talking about him, a precursor necessary to make the BIG run in 2012. Smart, and with his explanation, nothing lost. Holding up a budget over a cut that while the deliberations took place, the fed spent as much as the cut, now that was a waste of time.

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  • Ballgame
    Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:22am

    Allen West for President!

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:24am

      Yep…Run Allen run!

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    • Revere1
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:24am

      He‘s Glenn Beck’s pick for president but he’s not running? Maybe he will change his mind though. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/p/campaign-status.html

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    • D0ntTread0nMe
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:26am

      Allen is the man! This is exactly what this country needs!
      http://www.mythoughtsfromthemiddle.blogspot.com

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:30am

      Where were Cain and West 2 1/2 years ago.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:31am

      Okay, now this does make more sense in the light of the information given:

      Allen West voted for repeal of the Obama-care tyranny law; so in the case of partial defunding, his vote actually posts notice that, yes there are bigger issues to deal with, the defunding should also be in one full measure as well…do it all or do not do. He has his vision and eyes on the greater goal, to undo the damage done in so many areas, and make it happen.

      Go for it Mr West.

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    • thegrassroots
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:32am

      I had my eye on Allen West, until now. With this, Allen lost my attention. Obamacare’s gotta go, anyhow and anyway and yesterday’s; not soon enough.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:33am

      @Darmok

      Cain and West were held in the sidelines by God, for the people of the land cried out for change and they got what they wanted. Obama became POTUS, and is changing everything he can in this land of ours; I feel the two, Cain and West, are being brought forth to show just what God wants of us, and to work with Him to change and restore the nation for His purposes on the world.

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    • ottodiedacktick
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:33am

      Let‘s just hope he doesn’t turn out to be Dr. Cornel West.

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    • Ballgame
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:36am

      Allan West has the gout to say and do what he believes. He’s ******* off some Republicans. GOOD!!! As stated this weekend why pussyfoot around the problem. Obamacare will not pass the Senate. Defund what you can and wait until 2012.

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    • Sinista MACE
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:36am

      West is playing you like a fiddle.

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    • Obama Snake Oil Co
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:40am

      If we voted for Cain or West, would the DNC still call us racists?

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:40am

      He would have shot Osama in the eye personally

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    • Arminianism
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:40am

      I get his point and these bills should probably not be brought up anyways as they are dead on arrival in the Senate or Obama will just veto them. Its more political for the republicans but I would say if its there, you mine as well vote for it. He is still my fav

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    • GETLIFE
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:49am

      “He “believes there are bigger funding issues to be focusing on right now….”

      What, it takes more time to say “yes” than to say “no?”

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    • drattastic
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:49am

      Allen West is a serious man not a game player .He knows and we should too ,that this “chipping away” at obamacare is a gimmick and politics as usual.We should all know that there is only 2 ways to finish obamacare either the Supreme Court finds it unconstitutional or we have a Republican POTUS ,Republican House and probably a 60 Senator filibuster proof Republican Senate.Allen West is no progressive ,don’t have a knee jerk reaction before you hear from the man.

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    • CaptGregg
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:50am

      I can agree with West’s position. He is a man of action, and would have little use for games. Defunding Obamacare cannot take place until we have bulletproof majorities in both the Senate and House, so a vote to do so now is only symbolic. We should not reject him for this stand. I doubt if anyone here honestly believes West would not like to see Obamacare relegated to the dustbin.
      A few of my choices for the next administration:
      POTUS — Alan West
      Veep — Herman Cain
      Sec’y of State — John Bolton
      Sec’y of Commerce — Donald Trump
      Att’y Gen — Laura Ingraham
      UN rep — Condoleezza Rice
      ATF head — Wayne LaPierre
      Homeland Security — Jan Brewer
      FBI Director — Joe Apaio

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    • half pint
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:55am

      Did he vote the same way for other “chipping away” bills. I agree completely with GetLife, what skin is it off his nose to vote yes to the bill?

      And Obamacare is not being repealed at this time-and bigger issues? What the heck does that MEAN?

      Makes no sense.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:05pm

      Any body but BO…..BOs gota GO 2012!!!

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    • MetalPatriot
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:06pm

      Yup, our problems are SO much larger than a measly $100 million. At least somebody appears to have their blinders off, or at the very least, opened up wider than the other folks quibbling over relatively minor details.

      An honest person with ethics, character, & a genuine love of our nation, it’s founding values, & our desired way of life is what we pray for. They don’t have to be a genius, just need real common sense.

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    • brliantedj
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:08pm

      Allen West, sorry but you just lost my vote. You are either for or against, not this crap you try to justify.

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    • CatB
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:13pm

      I agree .. REPEAL UNCONSTITUTIONAL OBAMACARE … and then OBAMA.

      GO WEST!

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    • Mannax
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:28pm

      Obviously Grassroots and others have not read the article (RTA). If you RTA then you would understand that no matter how he votes on it that the Senate will not let it be defunded. So, rather than waste time and energy on something that they will not be able to get done till Obama is out of office or the SCOTUS rules it is unconstitutional, he would rather turn his attention to something that has a chance of getting fixed.

      Please grow up a bit and learn some analytical thinking skills.

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    • one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:36pm

      are you people stupid ? look at what it says…..he voted NO to defund obamacare… you people aRE SOMETHING ELSE..!!!! you don’t even understand the story.. thats why it says ,SAY WHAT ? meaning the blaze cant believe it.. you morons think its a good thing to stop funding for obamacare right? well he doesnt agree with you and voted no…. try to spin this all you want but it was a big mistake…

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:42pm

      @Snow

      Amen.

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:44pm

      I Hope the baby doesn’t poo its pants…Nope, now I got to Change him. We need to change Obama in 2012, to a civilian again.

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    • Professional Infidel
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:45pm

      method to his madness!

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:46pm

      Do what is right for the people and win!!

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 12:51pm

      ……
      Bachmann / West 2012.

      But don’t count on splitting the black vote. The black vote will always go to the democrats.
      West will be portrayed as “The Uncle Tom, livin‘ in da white man’s mansion.”

      He’ll have a tough time, but I think he can handle the pressure.
      As Mark Twain once said, “I find if I tell the truth, I don’t have to remember anything.”
      (let’s add, “or need a teleprompter.”)

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    • donnyho
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:11pm

      Yes, repealing the whole thing is the ultimate and preferred goal. However, realizing the senate won’t concur to any repeal, including piecemeal defunding, does not mean you don’t do all you can to repeal any part of Obamacare. Sending a message with this vote? Perhaps the wrong one. It takes no longer to vote ‘yes’ than ‘no’ as far as I know. How is he allotting more time to more serious issues by voting ‘no’ rather than ‘yes’? I would rather hear from him than a spokesperson as to his reasoning before I chalk this up against him.

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    • AZfreeman
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:13pm

      Am I missing something here? I’m going to reserve my enthusiasm for West for a while.

      Sure it was just a ‘symbolic’ vote, but SO IS VOTING NOT TO DEFUND !!!
      By not voting to defund Obamacare, West IS playing games! What is his game?…we will have to wait and see.

      Obviously Obamacare disproportionately benefits blacks. It‘s hard to find a black that isn’t for it. I just hope we are not being “played like a fiddle”. We’ve just had 2.5 years of a black president who said one thing and then showed us his true agenda with policies to advance his race. Let’s be sure the next black president will be color blind and will work to advance policies that will affect all Americans equally… not one who believes…
      ‘race trumps everything’. …rf

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    • SavvyCowboy
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 1:48pm

      He’s got my vote and I hope he runs.

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    • Jediusetheforce
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:21pm

      Donald Trump for President!!!!

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    • Susan Harkins
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:31pm

      Yep, one good way to let people know where you stand…

      …by standing against Obozo-impossed Cuban-style National Healthcare.

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    • ShortSweet
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:38pm

      Not on my vote. I was looking at him seriously, but his position on Obamacare just took him off my list of possibles. Not a chance in he!!. Very disappointing.

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    • Jaycen
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:44pm

      Did several Blazers just “out” themselves as closet Liberals?

      Do it all, or none at all? What kind of logic is that?!?

      If West can’t be bothered to “chip away” at Obamacare, then he’s part of the problem, and he’s not getting my vote.

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    • loadingmyclips
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:46pm

      dude ???

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    • SlimnRanger
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 2:49pm

      Humm well ain’t this intresting?

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    • Deuteronomy22
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:17pm

      So Col Token voted for defunding before he voted against it? Hmmm, sounds very familiar. Funny how war hero Sen John Kerry got roasted for this and The Blaze house ***** gets a pass.

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    • bjc535
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:38pm

      I don’t knwo i think there needs to be a better explination from west….I am/was a big West supporter until I seen this….I still would like him to run, but I think there needs to be a better reason.

      What did we just turn this healthcare thing into a funding issue… Although yes it is true it is a huge drain on the system, but this plan is a HUGE government plan, which in my opinion is a bigger issue. Come on Mr. West how can you say you are for smaller gov. when you think the health care issue is just about the price of it. PLEEEASE have a good reason and explain…you are the only person I wanted to run…..now I feel a little dooped, and sense a political game.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:44pm

      I am fine with his position. The Colonel is a leader, not a follower. Anything that is purely symbolic at this point…. is pointless. If it can be shown that defunding is possible, than that is what we need to do. Allen West is Really on our side, if we want him for president we are going to have to have a little more faith in him. He is NOT selling out on this one. I do find the baiting going on from our little pet trolls is funny as h*ll! WAH…..he is playing you like a fiddle….WAH! Can’t stop laughing.

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    • Susan
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:54pm

      Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:30am
      Where were Cain and West 2 1/2 years ago.

      *****************************************************

      You don’t believe in doing your own homework? “Herman Cain, former Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, flippantly denies the need to Audit the Federal Reserve while hosting the Neil Boortz Show on 12/29/2010…”

      Look it up, Cain is the enemy. A man, woman, black, white, whatever you can think up, all can be the enemy. If no one is willing to look into the background of candidates, the next president will without doubt continue the same policies. Watching their ads, reading their web sites, or allowing Glenn to decide your vote is not doing your homework. In all fairness I don’t know what Beck thinks of Cain. I’m in Ringgold Georgia and my town was devastated by tornados. We are just now slowing down enough to watch news instead of making it.

      BTW…yes, I get upset with Glenn Beck from time to time. I’m very much a conservative. I learn A LOT from Beck, but I get upset when he behaves like the people he reports on by telling people to shut up about the birth certificate and such. This is America and no one should tell an American to shut up because they express an opinion.

      Don’t act like blind Obama followers when watching Glenn. Research everything yourself. Use your mind not Glenns to make your decisions. Of course I believe he tells us this

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    • 123gone
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:03pm

      CAPTGREGG – I like the way you think !!

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:18pm

      @Susan
      I guess I was for Cain before I was against him.
      Mostly a retorhical question.
      But where were all these fiscal conservative, the Chris Cristies and such last time. We were lulled to sleep by the RINOs, but I guess we need a Jimmy Carter or an Obama to wake us up.

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    • Red Meat
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:20pm

      Too bad for all you West lovers here. Hey, I got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell. Anyone interested? Chumps.

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    • LibertariansUnite
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:36pm

      Hrm…….

      Ron Paul 2012?

      Stop being beckians.

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    • Red Meat
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:07pm

      Who benefits from this vote. West’s re-election campaign that’s who. Not the Republic. Wake up people.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:09pm

      You are not going to find anyone who can be President that will do what is best for the American People, and what is best for the American People is to let the system reset. And no one is willing to demand it, and no one is willing to live it, and is why America as you know it is no more.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:25pm

      What the frig? Are you people blind? He voted AGAINST repealing Obamacare.
      And that’s a good thing? Even if it’s DOA—-you still vote in favor of a repeal. By voting against the repeal is like a hard core conservative voting in favor of partial birth abortions just because you think it won’t change.
      WHAT KIND OF THINKING IS THAT????

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    • 123gone
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:27pm

      I said, I would vote for Allen West for POTUS and I meant it. He is an honorable man, not a RINO.
      He isn’t one to waffle and must have a good reason for voting the way he has. Those of you, who have doubts, will always be sitting on the sidelines, whining about one thing or another. West is the best!

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    • Captain Crunch
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:14pm

      It makes me absolutely sick that these politicians always find some way of going against the will of the people. I don’t care what the reasoning. I feel like being UNREASONABLE!
      Freedom has a knife in her back and the life blood is pouring out.
      I have more confidence in Donald Trump. Where is Bachman and Palin? All I hear is the deafening roar of silence.

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    • TruthLover
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:20pm

      Meh – don’t buy the spin. The media is going to try to disenfranchise any of the conservative favorites. We must do our due diligence to see the big picture, gather all the facts, and understand the chess game they must play. Allen West is still a great pick. One to keep an eye on – but then, we have to keep an eye on all of them.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:24pm

      Truth…. Spin? What spin? And the media you’re talking about? The conservative based Blaze reporting this story??

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    • The Big Pickle
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:57pm

      Allan West is an affirmative action *****.

      Jesus Christ…what is wrong with people.

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 7:11pm

      Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra:
      “Where were Cain and West 2 1/2 years ago.”
      ___________________
      I also have liked what I hear out of Herman Cain…but he’s got some “splaning” to do about this audio? It raises more than a “red flag” to me…

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiAkeFJXwUk&feature=player_embedded#at=71

      I think, as far as Allen West goes…I think he’ll explain his remarks, however, I‘d bet that he’s talking about us not wasting time on de-funding Obamacare because they can’t get it to pass through anyway until we gain full control…just guessing…

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    • DisillusionedDaily
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:42pm

      All you folks have to understand that there is no way for the Republicans to defeat Obamacare, by defunding or any other means, until they can have the numbers needed in the house and senate to override an Obama veto. To try to do it at this time using legislative methods is just an exercise in futility. They need to concentrate on spending reduction and the budget now. If they play their cards right and attain a big enough majority in both branches of the legislature in the 2012 election, it will not matter what Obama thinks or does because they will be able to override his veto. In a perfect world Obama will not be president after Jan. 20, 2013 and his vacations will then be on his dime, not ours.

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:48pm

      Calm down people. Colonel West is right, there are quite few of National Security and Foreign Policy issues that need to be addressed and Congress is using up valuable time on piece-meal attepts to get Obamacare repealed. While the Constitutionality of Obamacare makes it way through the courts, West dpesn’t see the sense in trying to pass bills that simply get turned down by the Senate. Our government has to deal with many things at once, Obamacare is just one of them. So until we get the Senate under control we have to rely on the Courts.

      You will see and hear a big back-lash to West on this one because all Republicans think this is the ONLY issue they can win on. So once again, THEY ALL play politics while West moves on to the people’s business. I’m on his side!

      Here’s a petition so his constituents can sign to give him the thumbs-up to run for president. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/releaseallenwest/

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:59pm

      thegrassroots
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:32am
      I had my eye on Allen West, until now.
      —————————————————
      Actually, if you look into it and understand his reasoning, you should think even better of the Colonel. He’s trying to take care of the peoples business instead of worrying about getting re-elected like the other pansy-a** politicians in D.C.

      Info for Allen West Petitions…
      http://www.AmericasTeaPartyNews.com

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 9:48pm

      West is still the MAN for President in 2012!!

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 10:25pm

      West is playing games….Some have been fooled without doing their research….

      “Why vote for a bill that the Senate will never take up”

      Because you serve We the People and will hold you accountable for your votes…The Senate will be held accountable for their votes…

      “There are more important issues like Hamas Fatah agreement”

      I would hope West can walk and chew gum at the same time…

      Say what you mean, mean what you say…West is playing games for attention…..

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    • veruca salt
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 10:56pm

      The power of cognitive dissonance: West refuses to take the next step against one of the biggest slaps in the face of conservative America, one that he was put in office to help repudiate, and yet a large group of West supporters on here justify this contradiction by believing his explanation.

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    • jzs
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:26pm

      I want to hear more about why he was fined $5000, relieved of duty, and then immediatly retired. I know what he says about be kicked out of the army, but what really happened? Did he totally lose it? Is there more to the story than he’s saying?

      Do we want a Commander in Chief who was booted out of the service?

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 12:21am

      Veruca —– WELL SAID

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 12:27am

      So once again, THEY ALL play politics while West moves on to the people’s business. I’m on his side!
      __________________________

      And in the meantime when a vote comes up about repealing Obamacare???

      Ok—great, he’s moving on to other business. But that doesn’t explain his vote. I don’t buy that excuse. We all may as well sit at home in 2012 because we all just have 1 vote and it’s useless, right? I mean, is my 1 vote really going to count? Am I going to make a change with my single vote??? Isn’t that what West is saying?

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    • Butter-Pants
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 12:37am

      Fools all of you…….Damn you all make me so mad! You are so quick to give this man your wife…Please Mr. West take my wife. LOL, like a bunch of children. There are so many questions I would have for this man before he would have my vote. The Hard Questions that NO ONE will ask. Yeah he is Black let’s push him to the front? Obama…..The Blacks will vote for Obama again. It would be a mistake to put a Black man up against Obama, The divide in this country is greater then ever & most are no longer interested in unity & that means Black & White………What are your views on the NAACP West? Oh wait, that is a tough one, sorry………Ha, Ha, Ha………..

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    • Showtime
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 3:19am

      @Sinista MACE
      Posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:36am
      West is playing you like a fiddle.
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      And for what purpose? He’s not running for POTUS.

      And, he went into a lengthy explanation for his actions in his weekly wrap up in D.C. He mankes sense, Sinista; you don’t.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 3:26am

      @CaptGregg ~

      If your slate of candidates for POTUS, VPOTUS, and Cabinet makes it to D.C., George Soros would foul his Depends — for at least a week!

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    • LittleLordFauntleroy
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 5:37am

      Cain, Christie or Trump

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 6:31am

      I don’t understand his logic, if he would have voted against defunding planned parenthood would have that been a good thing? If he would have voted against defunding abortion would have that been a good thing? I was seriously looking at him as a VP choice for Mitt Romney now I am really starting to wonder and am in a wait and see mode on him now.

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    • BuckOfama
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 6:57am

      Sorry West either obamacare goes or you do……

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    • Marcobob69
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 7:20am

      He’s still got my vote. He’s right, the bill would just die in the Senate, so wait until 2012 when they are in charge of ALL three(House, senate, White House), THEN de-fund the Obamacare obscenity. West/Cain in 2012!!! Please Allen, YOUR COUNTRY AND IT’S CITIZENS NEED YOU!!!

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    • LibertariansUnite
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 7:54am

      Listen,

      Allen West is a STRAIGHT shooter, not slightly angled, straight!
      Furthermore, you know if Allen West made this decision I support him, because…
      I have seen him in youtube videos gettin mad at muslims, and to be honest that makes me feel good!
      So what if he doesn’t know anything about Austrian Economics, or doesn’t have a clean voting record!
      So what if he does not have a stand on our monetary policy, and simply spits talking points!
      He is a MILITARY MAN, and that is what we need!
      Besides, Beck might be a little mad at him, but he hasn’t yelled at him yet. Maybe they are still friends? AND IF GB DOESN’T DENOUNCE HIM, NEITHER WILL I!

      - Typical Beckian

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    • RdsknsFtbll
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:26pm

      Id sure love to see Lt Col West run for President and maybe have a Michelle Bachman or Sarah Palin run as VP. Now that would make a good ole down home Tea Party Ticket. I think we need a couple of people who arent DC insiders. I live in Richmond, VA so Im pretty close to DC. I cant stand going to the place because its so liberally twisted… we need some knew blood not that same ole sh*t

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    • Cigar
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 8:00pm

      Plus 1

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    • gwinfrey
      Posted on May 10, 2011 at 11:34pm

      Not if he is going to keep doing this! I really like the guy, but if we can’t repeal the health care law, the least we can do is keep it unfunded so we don’t waste more money while we are trying to get rid of it. Dumb choice Allen, better get back on track!

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    • Libertys Tears
      Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:39am

      It’s all a moot point unless he throws his hat in the ring!

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