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Update: West Responds to Tea Party ‘Schizophrenia’ Over His Boehner Support

Earlier today, The Blaze reported on Rep. Allen West‘s defense of his support for Boehner’s controversial debt plan. West is striking back against Tea Party critics who are less than pleased with his allegiances. In addition to appearing on Fox News to defend his stance, West spoke with radio talk show host Laura Ingraham. During the interview, he lamented the Tea Party’s “schizophrenia” and reaffirmed his take on the speaker’s plan. He said:

“…one minute they’re saying I’m their tea party hero, and, what, three, four days later I’m a tea party defector, you know, that kind of schizophrenia I’m not going to get involved in.”

Despite vocally supporting the Boehner plan, West did clarify that he does not support every aspect of the proposal. That said, there’s enough palatable content in it for him to be swayed on the side of advocating for it:

“We have to continue to put the pressure on. We have to continue to be on the initiative and have the initiative and offense. I do support the Boehner plan. It’s not 100 percent for me, but it is the 70 to 75 percent that I can take into the fight and I think it ensures we do the right thing by my constituents and the American people.”

Listen to his comments, below:

(h/t Mediaite)

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  • santramir
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:05pm

    from any wallstreet, london or brusels penthouse financial speculator office: our media machien has done a nice work on idiotizing the masses. these crowd have not a clue of what is really being cooked in the global political grill. but this glenn beck guy is not pointing out to much of the real goals in the global agenda?? not at all he is in the means, he has no clue either what is going on, who the trigger pullers are and even he knows it, he will never be able to say it before the media machine goes after him right as now is crushing ruppert’s speakers.

    santramir  
    • jgeezy
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:42pm

      Please enlighten us Santramir…Who are the trigger pullers?

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    • SoCal Patriot
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:48pm

      Idiotizing the masses??? Did the masses write your post? What kind of stream of consciousness is that dribble you just wrote?

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    • DrFrost
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:48pm

      Between the poor punctuation and the made up words it‘s really hard to try and figure out what you’re trying to say.

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    • jgeezy
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:49pm

      Please enlighten us bro…

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    • jgeezy
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:53pm

      I hope you feel better. That post, or incoherent rambling is off your chest now. This is a comment board, not a psychology forum. Hope you work your issues out my man.

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    • burnteye86
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:04pm

      hahaha. what?

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    • the hawk
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:21pm

      i’M sure SANTRAMIE would say” we could‘nt possibly understand’ ‘not evolved enough” ect ……….

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    • jgeezy
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:28pm

      I clicked on Santramir’s name, and dude has some fascinating comments.

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    • RebelSon
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:41pm

      santramir
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:05pm

      “from any wallstreet, london or brusels penthouse financial speculator office: our media machien has done a nice work on idiotizing the masses. these crowd have not a clue of what is really being cooked in the global political grill. but this glenn beck guy is not pointing out to much of the real goals in the global agenda?? not at all he is in the means, he has no clue either what is going on, who the trigger pullers are and even he knows it, he will never be able to say it before the media machine goes after him right as now is crushing ruppert’s speakers.

      Hey Yoda,

      Could you please repeat that in English?

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    • Marci
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:57pm

      Sant–no matter what Glenn says he is attacked. If he let loose on that kind of truth, they’d crucify him. Instead he does say enough to urge you to look into it yourself, that should be enough, don’t you think? As for West—he needs to refrain from using the words he used to describe the tea party, as he is buying into the establishment when he does so. I am fed up with politicians on the right FEEDING the labeling of every day Americans. All he had to say is that “I don’t support it 100%–here is where I disagree, and this is why I have chosen to go this direction”. But to scold anyone is ensuring he is out as fast as he came in. We don’t need that. I think he is extremely honorable, but he had better not let himself be co-opted by the establishment. This is the test for true men and women once they hit Congress—-the temptation is the lifetime benefits that will be there no matter HOW they behave. If they get past that and still do the honorable thing, they have my vote.

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    • Goodgriefgeezlouise
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:01pm

      What could possibly be wrong with any of the Tea Party’s agenda?..Adhere to the Constitution?..Force the government to downsize and live within it’s means?..Get rid of elitest polititcians that forget who they work for?..Give the government back to the people?..

      The propaganda would have you believe this is “crazy” talk..I believe it’s “crazy” not to side with the Tea Party..Why would you want the government to have more power than they have right now?..Why would you want the government to spend your hard earned dollars in a drunken sailor fashion?..The government has never done anything correctly..Why give them more..and more?..and chastize those that want to turn it around?..Of course unless you are a politician or someone making money off the tax paying public..But for the average joe out there, ya gotta side with those that want to get government out of the way..Socialism is not right for this country..No matter what the flower children of the sixties scream in your face about their version of utopia..It didn‘t happen in the 60’s and that was with all the drugs.and it‘s ain’t going to happen now…A free market America is Utopia for most of the globe..Other than comunists and Radical Islam..I kinda like the real America..Let’s get back to the things that made this country work..The flower children almost had their hooks in..But the Tea Party is awake and making sure we don’t fall back into a coma that the silent majority has lapsed into for decades..

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    • Arc
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:20pm

      You lost?????

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:33pm

      Scrappy Coco supported John Boehner, O-M-G!

      Go on Miss Laura’s radio show to give explanations!

      Luckily, she claims she will rescue him by fighting Lil’ Debbie and a bunch of women he is afraid of.

      TEA

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    • MG-42
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:36pm

      WTF? Are you kidding?

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    • MG-42
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:59pm

      Check out http://www.allenwestnation.com

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    • MIBUGNU2
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:04pm

      @ encinom
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:30pm
      “Even tbaggers are beginning to realize that the tbag party is crazy”

      Crazy like a Fox, You underestimate, AH-HUH..What happened Nov.2010 ?

      You keep thinking your liberal BS in on the right track…..

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    • Middle Finger
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:05pm

      I pray to God that you do not have these three things: insanity, a gun, and a plan. Reading your posts reminds me of “spooky dude” Jared Loughner.

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    • MIBUGNU2
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:12pm

      Not to fear, Rep. West we are with YOU !!! OORAH..

      NOBAMA-2012..He fooled (LIED) to us once, never again !!

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    • Live_Free_orDie
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 5:09pm

      Hey Santramir…you sure write like Al Sharpton speaks!

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    • Cobra Blue
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 6:22pm

      Hey WEST…

      Word Up….WE don’t like compromisers A**hole. Your a politician…that‘s why you don’t get it.

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    • MontanaRob
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 6:25pm

      jgeez posted:
      I clicked on Santramir’s name, and dude has some fascinating comments.
      ——————————————————————————-
      Seems to me to be a hybrid of Jesse Jackson, Timothy Leary and the Ted “KABOOM” Kaczynski!!!

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    • ecurbyy
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 6:42pm

      @santramir; I rest my case.

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    • scott2012
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 6:54pm

      Shut up and finish your Kool-Aid Mr. West.

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 7:21pm

      Compromise got us here. It is principled government that will get us out. If you can’t stay the course, governmental orienteering isn’t for you. “Vision” is not what we need right now. We need to get our feet under us again, first. If you can’t see that and stick to it, despite the temptation to deviate, then government as a Tea Party supported member won’t work out.

      Got courage? Got commitment? Got ba_ls?

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 8:10pm

      santramir,

      You have no idea what you are talking about you dingbat! When you come down from your acid trip we can try to educate you. Until you get off these mind-benders, nobody is going to waste their valuable time on you.

      http://www.allenwestforpresident.us

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    • jeff.cooper
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 8:13pm

      I don’t understand what the point you are attempting to make. Try again.

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    • one years food ration like glenn says
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 9:02am

      You got a couple of strikes against you West, this, and remember voting in favor of OBAMACARE because you liked a certain part of the bill ? besides, why nickle and dime it ? Repeal the whole thing is what you said, right ? And if you’re not going to repeal it, well then I may as well vote in favor of it.. Makes sense ,right ? .. You’re just another one of “THEM” and soon people will realize it… Kick rock West..

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    • orkydorky
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 5:15pm

      Have you seen your head shrinker this week? Maybe you should see a regular Dr., it looks like it could be Mad Cow Disease!

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    • yooperjo
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 7:44pm

      Jeez, go take and English course!

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    • imreddog
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 8:20pm

      Very few Republicans have any ba!!s. I am damned tired of these cowardly blankstards rolling over belly up like a whipped dog. Do the short memoried cowards not remember how the Demoncraps crammed Obama Care down the throats of the people? The Tea Party people didn’t vote them in to be worried about what the MSM or the Demoncraps think about them, we voted them in to stop the ever increasing taxes, the never ending spending and to get rid of ObamaCare. STOP SPENDING! STOP APOLOGIZING TO EVERY WHINNING HO—MO AND DEMONCRAP! STOP GIVING IN! If Obama doesn’t send checks to the Military or those on SS he will be known as the most dispicable man in the country…… even the blacks will not vote for that POS. Raising the debt ceiling is a chickenship thing to do…. COWARDS!

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  • SamJohnson
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:02pm

    They always get co-opted. Principles should always govern.
    The only one that consistently votes on principles is Ron Paul.

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    • Shelly
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:18pm

      Ron Paul isn’t as pure as you think. If he was, he wouldn’t put pork in bills that he knows he can vote against & will pass without his vote. That way he gets to say that he “didn’t vote for any pork.” He’s a liar, too…he’s just sneakier than some.

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    • politicianssuck
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:35pm

      shelly is right on the mark

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    • JeffersonPaul
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:38pm

      Ron Paul 2012!!! always standing to anything that goes against the constitution and the principles of this country. And for those like Pat who bring the “pork in the bills” issue. Prove it!!!! Name the bill.

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    • Stopit
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:39pm

      If people in his district think it should be put up for a vote, and he‘s gracious enough to allow a vote though he doesn’t agree with it and openly voted against it, how is that lying? I’m sure he wished the whole Congress would have voted the way he did on it, but they didn’t…and they don’t. They like spending other peoples money.

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    • nordique26
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:10pm

      Ron Paul proposes pork that his constituents ask for…it’s his job to ask for what they want. He votes against it because he doesn’t believe in pork. Not sneaky or dishonest…principled!!

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    • jkendal
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:23pm

      When your principles mean that compromising with the people that are responsible for the destruction of our economy is more important than doing the unpopular task of saving it, then you really need to re-prioritize your principles…..

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    • jkendal
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:26pm

      I‘m talking about West’s principles, not Ron Paul’s. I admire Ron Paul.

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    • arnobp
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:49pm

      @SHELLY

      Dr. Paul has gone over this ad nauseam, you must be willfully ignorant. EVERY CENT of a spending bill should be earmarked, if the money is NOT earmarked you are giving the executive (in this case Barry) a blank check. Dr. Paul does not want these spending bills to begin with, and he votes accordingly, but if one is proposed, he will try to get every cent back to his constituents possible, akin to filling for every possible tax deduction you can.

      How can you not understand this?

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:56pm

      @SamJohnson

      Amen to that! Ron Paul is the only presidential candidate whose record is virtually free of any mishaps. Ron Paul 2012!

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 5:27pm

      @Shelly and PoliticiansSuck

      Either the two of you have misconstrued Ron Paul’s statement concerning earmarks or are willfully ignorant of it. Ron had to vote for the earmarks so that the already-spent money went back to his district in Texas in case the spending bills that he voted against passed. Had he said no to any of those earmarks, all of that money (which is spent ALREADY) would have been left in discretion of the President (in this case, Barack Obama/Barry Soetoro).

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  • flagbearer
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:01pm

    I agree with Allen West. What good will it do to win this battle if we lose the war?

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    • sawhorse1950
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:07pm

      I love Allen West. So glad the freshmen have principles.

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    • Derek01
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:09pm

      I agree. We must pick our fights wisely to win the war.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:12pm

      We’ve already lost the war, now we’re working on losing the country.

      What rational minds are after is triage; let‘s address everything that needs the most attention now before the costs in the future to do the SAME EXACT FREAKIN’ THING are exponentially higher.

      I can be disappointed in West but still like him in general. He get’s paid to get critiqued.

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    • umreb78
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:22pm

      Completely agree Steve. We Conservatives pretty much all agree on the strategic objectives. Slash spending, reduce size of government, etc. Sadly, the strategic objectives can be met only with tactical operations…this is a war of ideals. Tacticly, we need to take our mini-victory with sending yet another bill to Harry to table…a strategic win is not possible in the current positioning of both parties troops. Take the small tactical win as it lays the groundwork for the next tactical win, i.e., regaining control of all three relevant thearters of action….Once that is achieved, the strategic victory is within reach. I love all TPers to death, but I am thankful that we (granted we are mostly novices at governmental warfare) are not in charge of running any combat ops…

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    • Jediusetheforce
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:32pm

      @Hauschild, good call I must say the Repubs are really screwing up and giving in to the demogods. They should of kept the cut, cap, and balance bill and thats it. Let the dems do the work for once, and then we could attack their proposal. The American public is confused with what is being issued and will go for the Democrats proposal because the republicans have changed their views too many times.

      Thanks for screwing this up GOP!!! :(

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    • Goodgriefgeezlouise
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:57pm

      I would also agree with Allen West..This guy will not be moved for anything but the right deal..and stands his ground on principle 100% of the time…So if he believes that to get this done and it looks good enough to keep America from having considerable financial trouble in the next year, then I am with him..

      He knows that if they don’t get a deal done, interest rates will rise and affect a whole lotta things here in the future..There is still a year before elections and Obama would just as well let the US fall off the edge of a cliff and impose his socialism tactics to get as many folks on the dole as possible..Unemployment insurance..Welfare..Minorities..Government workers…All will be voting democrat out of fear if the country slides further..Or that‘s the way the Dem’s see it….So to get a deal done and remain somewhat solvent is probably the best strategy for the near term..Besides, whatever the Republicans come up with might be slammed by the Dem’s and then Reid has to show up with some liberal bill that will make us all sick to our stomachs..So either way the future is in doubt..The GOP MUST continue to work for the American people or the propaganda machine will win out on every lie they can muster..That’s what they do..The GOP must win out in 2012 and the entire blame for this needs to be on the President ..The end..

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    • BSdetector
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:31pm

      We will save more money with a government shutdown than this garbage bill. Shut it down till we get some real spending cuts…

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    • GrannyATL
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:36pm

      I have been praying Allen West enters the Presidential race — he is our best chance for getting this country back in line.

      That being said, I believe he is jumping to conclusions when he calls nay-sayers “schizophrenic.“ We have seen too many cases of ”compromise” that were shown — only days later — to be lies. We have no trust that a tax cut promised will be a tax cut delivered.

      What we want from you, Colonel West, is the understanding that no matter what the Conservative arm of the House proposes, it will be shot down. The Tea Party has been and will be blamed no matter what is put forth.

      FAR better to stick to the 100% plan and see it go down in flames than to be a party to the “75%” plan that turns out to be a mockery once the dust settles. You know as a military leader — and I know as a grandma — once you give in the first time, you will be expected to give in time and time again.

      Don’t give in. The Amereican public is being held hostage and you’re our best hope to stand strong and pull this country back from the brink.

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    • Jediusetheforce
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:52pm

      @granny, like this country would vote for a military man. You don’t have to go to school in order to have common sense. I believe the people are sick of WARS!!

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:11pm

      “I agree with Allen West. What good will it do to win this battle if we lose the war?”

      Wars are won by winning battles……DAH!

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    • kysteelgirl
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:50pm

      We can’t forget our ultimate goal is a Republican in the WH….

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    • MIBUGNU2
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:26pm

      @ Jediusetheforce
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:52pm
      @granny, like this country would vote for a military man. You don’t have to go to school in order to have common sense. I believe the people are sick of WARS!!

      Lot of Bad People out there..Gotta Carry A Big Stick !!
      Bama tried getting along with these people, how is that working ??
      GO West !!!

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    • one years food ration like glenn says
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 9:13am

      @ FLAGBEARER.. Yeah just like the obamacare bill, what good is it to vote against a portion of it if its not a full repeal so I will vote for it because I like the education healthcare monies that will be sent to the schools.. You people are blind, this guy is a fraud .. Yes, also belongs to the Black liberal caucus for no other reason but because he’s black.. Amazing how foolish you West supporters are..

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    • Teaparty-grammy
      Posted on July 31, 2011 at 1:17am

      Yeah, I’ve been wondering that, too. Do all these people hollering for a balanced budget not realize this is impossible for West or anybody ELSE to deliver, as long as the Demonrats own the Senate and the White House? If we devour and trash all possible candidates who might oppose Obama before 2012 even gets here, what then? Another 4 years of Obama, that’s what. How is THAT better?? It’s all well and good to blather about “principles{”, but “principles” don’t have the chance of a snowball in HELL, as long as the Demonrats control the Senate and White House. In the meantime, alienating everybody who might be on our side and work with us is just STUPID., not to mention counterproductive! Our numbers in Coingress are few enough, without losing the few we have to this canaballistic cabal in the Tea Party. Just sayin’

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  • 4loveUSA
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:56pm

    Pres. Reagan once said”I dont have to agree 100% to come to an agreement-85% is close enough-Give Rep. West a chance-he does most of what I agree with-please dont throw the baby out with the water.

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    • copper
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:02pm

      Where is the 70%??? Boehner is making deals to placate a president who is tearing down our country. He is the terrorist.

      Listen to Rush and find out what the deal really is…

      IT IS ALL ABOUT BOEHNER LAYING DOWN FOR OBAMA TO WIPE HIS SHOES ON!!

      That’s NOT COMPROMISE…IT’S SUICIDE!!!

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    • daxawyes
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:04pm

      This bill is FAAAARRR from 85%. How about 35%?

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    • loriann12
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:13pm

      Why should we compromise for a President who uses the adage it’s my way or the high way? Let him take the fall. Resubmit Cut Cap and Balance and let them deny it again. they’ll become the party of no. We don‘t want a tax hike and we don’t want something that’s going to cut over 10 years. You can’t bind a future Congress to anything, they’ll just throw it out.

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    • SimpleTruths
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:17pm

      You mean the President Reagan that raised the debt ceiling EIGHTEEN FREAKING TIMES WITHOUT SO MUCH AS A WHISPER FROM CONGRESS?

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:49pm

      Obama’s Congress has already raised the debt limit 3 times. Reagan didn’t raise the limit, his Democrat Congress did, same as Obama’s, I believe. Reagan served 8 years, in which he brought the country back from recession caused by the 2nd worst president. Obama has only served 3 and has yet to do anything to help the economy, but make it worse. That’s one of the reasons why he is the worst president in history.

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    • Xxoax
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:43pm

      Its true Obama will get his money to spend and the cuts will never happen in any meaningful way, And any cut would need to be more than the 8% automatic Buget increase a Year to even Be A real Cut. So Again we eat Crow and Government Eats Lopster and Steak.

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  • thegrassroots
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:55pm

    Times like these are good for America. When the going gets rough and tough, it separates those who will cave and compromise from those who will Rightly Represent We The American People and Our Constitution.

    It’s sad to see that LtCol West is among those who will cave and compromise. God Bless You and Thank you for your military service, Sir ……. however, it is clear that you are not who America needs.

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    • one years food ration like glenn says
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 9:26am

      @SIMPLELIES.. WOW !! You take everything Obama says for the truth , huh ? He said that in he STU address.. So basically you’re saying if someone else does, it then what the hell, it’s ok for me to do it ? LMFAO You wouldn’t even know that unless you heard your boy say it.. You know what ? During 1981-87 it was a totally different country .. Take your blinders off fool…

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  • republic2011
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:54pm

    It’s official… The Tea Party is being demonized by several in Washington. That should wake you all up to what is really going on, here. We are being played.

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    • momprayn
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:59pm

      Rush just saying the Tea Party are being called “terrorists” in Politico —

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    • LiberalMarine
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:02pm

      Yeah, because the Tea Party are THE ONLY PEOPLE being demonized.

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    • 70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:08pm

      You are 100% correct. As the song goes I wont be fooled again!!! How many times are these rhinos going to get fooled and find out weeks or months later it didn’t make a difference. Obama will get more spending money so Obama care can be funded. Rhinos are all over this board. This is a time for the strong standing for America and freedom not more socialist spending.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:17pm

      @momprayn

      I just heard that… I don’t understand how they get away with these lies. This entire debt ceiling thing has been blown SO FAR out of proportion it is unbelievable. BTW, something is going on behind the scenes with Bambi… watch out you have been warned.

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    • Miguelito
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:44pm

      The people like the Tea Party will save this country. We must vote these Rhinos out, the Liberals out and replace them with people that do not play games with our Freedom. Who do we trust when we are continuelly lied to, its good to have healthy schizophrenia!

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 7:02pm

      Any spending is funded by a tax, even deficit, a future tax. Spending=Taxes.

      Taxed Enough Already. Pretty simple principle. 
      TEA=No additional Spending.

      The plans proposed all are based on 7% spending growth. The plan cuts 7% to say 5% or 4% spending GROWTH.  

      More spending=More taxes (deficit) 

      If we froze spending, zero projected spending growth, and cut 1% a year  spending from 2011 level, we would have the debt paid in 6 years. 

      The Republicans are compromising to continue MORE spending and debt, just not as much. Their proposed cuts are on projected growth spending, not cuts as in less spending. Why won’t they tell us this? 

      The TEA party plan I would say would look like Connie Mack’s as endorsed by Rand Paul. No debt and balanced in 6 years. 

      As for Allen West. I would of thought he would have stood on principle much firmer. The principle of spending our country into collapse is wrong and we must stop spending. He can call names and insult. It just inflicts self disservice. 

      Taxed Enough Already

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:54pm

    Cote the cap of 18% of GDP for Federal Spending. If Harry Weed and obama want to throw a tantrum – So be it. THAT 18% should be the stipulation! Obama is way WAY over record levels and HE has to answer for it.
    18% is a demand that will get a Supermajority for the Republicans/Conservatives up against URESTRAINED Obama/Reid/Pelosi overspending any day! 18% PERCENT!

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  • dwh320
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:52pm

    Mr. West is just a victim in all this. It is clear he is plying both sides of the fence, buddying up to the old guard republicans and his Tea Party roots. He will never please both sides. One pulse by this is he will get some of the Progressives off his back by fighting with the principles of the Tea Party. I doubt this was his plan but the results are surly something he will not turn away. The time has come Mr. West to stand on principles or fold for the old lie of compromise. The Progressives NEVER compromised with conservatives when they shoved health care down our necks and the will not back away one penny from the spending levels they forced on us the last few years. Dust off you backbone Mr. West and stand for the conservative principles that got you elected.

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    • thegrassroots
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:03pm

      Someone who will roll over and play the “victim” card, is not cut from the “Don’t Tread On Me” cloth of our Founders. If LtCol West will cave under “first fire,” he’s not who America needs. ie: once a cheater always a cheater — once a caver always a caver.

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    • Smug
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:00pm

      I’m not a Tea Party member but I see their concern. He joined the CBC, Mostly extreme lefties in that group Ellison, Clyburn, Maxine Waters the list goes on and on, which was bad. But then he totally lost me when he voted in favor of Pigford. So I understand why the Tea Party People are questioning who he is. Talk about your schizo maybe he needs to look at his own behavior. At this point I don’t care what he does, we‘re damned if we do and damned if we don’t. I feel sorry for all those people who put so much trust into this man. From what he has demonstrated thus far, he looks like just another political hack to me, guess time will tell……………..MSSMUG

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:38pm

      This time next week you will probably disavow the TEA party.

      Just like you call West a defector, you will reject the TEA party like a Christian Norwegian shooter.

      Just Say-in’

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    • Smug
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:19pm

      @MONICNE
      You needn’t get your panties in a bunch. No one here is going to disavow the Tea Party. I’m not a member but I will support the Tea Party no matter what. They’re the only group in this country that has demonstrated any common sense…………MSSMUG

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:41pm

      If they drive the budget over the cliff, and the Republican Freshmen are seen as to blame, I guarantee you the TEA Rank & File will dissolve like crickets or cockroaches.

      There IS no TEA Party if big money does not want it.

      TEA

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    • azjeff1963
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 4:49pm

      “…one minute they’re saying I’m their tea party hero, and, what, three, four days later I’m a tea party defector, you know, that kind of schizophrenia I’m not going to get involved in.”

      Hey West,
      WE Haven’t veered off the path WE set…..you have.

      Guess WE THE PEOPLE need a new candidate one without two faces.

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  • ConservativeAndProud
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:52pm

    At least West realizes that there is NOT a perfect plan and the Republican bickering is hurting America. Tea Party candidates just don’t seem to understand the game and how it is going to all backfire on them. What we really need will be vetoed by Obama, so get the best you can thru the vote for now and get back to winning the Presidency in 2012.

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    • Ghandi was a Republican
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:55pm

      Sorry troll….. The Tea Party (MIDDLE AMERICAN CENTRISTS) wants 18% cap and that is anything but radical.
      18%

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:57pm

      I don’t think republican bickering is hurting America. I think in the end it will make the Republican Party stronger, thus America stronger.

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    • LiberalMarine
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:03pm

      The Tea Party are centrists? Come on, that’s ridiculous.

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:05pm

      amazing that you are getting called a troll for saying what you said. If I were you I would respond by calling the an IDIOT, but I am not you…

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    • momprayn
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:09pm

      Have to agree with that — I am a Tea Party person but I don’t think they & the ones who voted for them understood what the realistic situation is in D.C. right now. I never expected much to be done right now because we only have the House. I don‘t think it was a wise idea to have the Tea Party candidates to sign a pledge that they wouldn’t vote for anything to raise the debt limit. Even though that is what is needed & we want, right now we’re going to get what we have right now and are in transition. Must focus on 2012 & get the truth out about this all being the Obama Admin. fault & then not passing the Cut, Cap & Balance bill which would have fixed it.

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    • dwh320
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:14pm

      The fight for the heart and soul of the Republican party is one we must do. Otherwise the GOP will be a mirror image of the Progressive Democrats. Just look at recent history.. before the Tea Party what did the do to oppose Obama’s socialist agenda? They did NOTHING. They rolled over like good lap dogs and let their new masters rub their bellies. Only AFTER the Tea Party movement did they find a little bit of a spine to fight back. But as you can see even now the old guard Republicans are eager to get back to having their bellies scratched again by their Progressive masters. Thank God for the Tea Party and the backbone they brought back to D.C. to fight the socialist agenda.

      If the GOP is a lost cause then it is time to rise up as a third party and fight the good fight. The hell with belly scratching… it’s time to knock both the Progressive Democrats and Progressive Republicans heads together. Time to reestablish our nation as a Constructional Republic.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:22pm

      @LiberalMarine

      You say that as if you could name (1) liberal/progressive/communist/Marxist/fascist on your side that is a centrist. Why do conservatives have to move to the center to satisfy the demented ideologies of leftists??? Why don’t you candy asses drum-up some principle and courage, act like Americans and move to the center???

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    • neverending
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:57pm

      Yes and the bickering is going to put obama in the whitehouse for 4 more years. Better wake up as this country is at stake.

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    • EyeofthePatriot
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 9:10pm

      What some of you are not understanding is we have never been in this situation we’re in now, EVER BEFORE. The country and the world is fragile and if we don’t start making cuts NOW, not pansy cuts that the leftists will hold in our face as “see, we compromised with you – lets move on!” but REAL CUTS.

      Let the debt ceiling deadline come and go… in the meantime the House needs to pass a bill that actually matters.

      Its now or never that we stand up to them, its not just “how things work in DC” anymore… isn’t that what WE THE TEA PARTY are supposed to stand for?? Not compromising on our values and turning this flaming ship around? 1.2 trillion in cuts over 10 years is a damn JOKE. Listen to yourselves… its ridiculous that you believe that is the answer. If that’s the case then I would RATHER DO NOTHING. Let a bill keep hitting the Senate and/or Obama in the face over and over again. If we cede to this bill and pass it, the leftists know that’s all we got… we won’t ever be able to take a more strong stand later. Mark my words.

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  • nysparkie
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:49pm

    Let the hose of cards fall. Let China, Japan and Saudi Arabia eat our debt. Start again with a balanced budget amendment. Let the liberals whine and wail in the aisles, in the alleys and wet their pants. Who cares. I am prepared for the worse. Bring it on!

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    • nysparkie
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:51pm

      House of cards….just hose O’Bambam

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:58pm

      you may be prepared but most Americans are not…

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    • nysparkie
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:02pm

      That is because they can’t read the tea leaves. Even if it wasn‘t O’bambam one should be ready for any incident roaring down the road. Any natural disaster, civil unrest….There just are not any that follow the old Boy Scout slogan anymore…Be Prepared.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:44pm

      Yes, all those people who trusted the faith and credit of the USA are fools, compared to a super-smart patriot like some here.

      That includes Wall Street, Main Street and Factory Row.

      Some genius carpetbaggers would love to watch those honest, hardworking Americans perish like the trusting fools they are.

      TEA

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  • neverending
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:49pm

    Good for one of the few TRUE LEADERS that have some common sense and continues to telll it like it is. He is a proven leader, one we can believe, he could care less how the wind blows he is there to do the right thing get started on a path to get our country back. The tea party’s behavior is just exactly what the msm is looking for so they can say look at those crazies – which is so untrue but they are not making any sense right now. Stop listening to the talking heads and listen to common sense.

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  • IHateBeckIsNuts
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:48pm

    If the Tea Party and Republicans do not get their act together soon, the Democrats may seize the moment and recapture momentum in this political duel for the direction of this country, regarding debt reduction and debt ceiling issues. I pray they find a compromise soon, so they can maintain control of this debate. The Tea Party is standing strong, and I respect their conviction. They truly are trying to follow through with what they promised to do last November. I don’t think we can say that about too many politicians these days. The question is….”how far can they take this before it causes more harm than good.” Also, I fear that more and more Americans may latch on to the Democratic cries that the Tea Party is too radical and extreme. That they are too far Right. I guess time will tell.

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    • neverending
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:49pm

      You are exactly right.

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:56pm

      2 things uhatebeckisnuts: #1. I like the name. #2. What is this using common sense when posting? Geez. You are 100% correct. Interesting times we live in….

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:02pm

      Agreed. It is hard to convince someone of your point when you show no rationale. This debt ceiling thing has got to be done, and then come 2012, it’s time to make the changes. If the Tea Party is so hard lined as to make even the common man think we are totally NUTS, then we’re done for. We need as many of them on our side as we can rake, scrape, beg borrow and steal!

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    • vennoye
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:04pm

      In ANY and ALL battles — review the field!!! When you only have 1/2 of 1/3 of the government, you can win some battles, you can’t win the war. To win the war, you need to change the field! Think Col. West is much more aware of that than we are!!!

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    • JRook
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:04pm

      I agree 100%. Key is for both sides and the majority of Americans to actually do the math and realize that a compromise that includes significant spending cuts across the board including Defense and tax reform and/or a surtax earmarked to pay down the historical debt (excess spending from the past) is the only real solution. As you point out anything else is just useless ideological rhetoric.

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    • BoyScout_Mom
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:29pm

      The Tea Party has stood firm, exactly what we asked them to do.

      Thomas Sowell, the gold standard of conservative economics, says the Boehner plan is good enough for now. http://jewishworldreview.com/cols/sowell072911.php3

      It is time to move on to the next battle.

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    • beans bullets and bandaids
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 9:34pm

      @BoyScout_Mom: Thanks for the link to the article.

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  • hagar
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:47pm

    Man up West when you hit a home run you get cheers when you strike out you may get boo’s goes with the territory

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  • oldsoldier10
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:45pm

    LTC West as a Master Jumpmaster I believe he Will do the right thing for the USA and his constituents. Give him a chance!

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    • LVGUY
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:04pm

      I am with WEST!
      We have to get more boots on the ground in Washington DC before we can take the HILL

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  • Bealzobama
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:45pm

    Laura Ingram just said if you don’t like the speakers plan, then your siding with Pelosi!!!

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    • neverending
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:50pm

      She is right – that is what it boils down to if all will just engage some common sense.

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:59pm

      disagreeing with Boehner means you agree with Pelosi? Sorry Laura, wrong again….

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:07pm

      Right now, Obama owns this abysmal economy. If we don’t strike a deal and things get worse, Obama and the press will blame Republican’s refusal to raise the debt ceiling. Unfortunately, a lot of uninformed Americans will buy it. Cut a deal and let Obama own this economy all by himself.

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    • rflussier
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:25pm

      Cut a deal and the Democrats led by the MSM will most certainly blame the republicans. Good lord, how many times must we see the same damn thing happen before we try a different tact?

      “Even the Republicans believe that we should spend more money!” Stimulus 3 (?) justification incoming.

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    • MG-42
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 3:35pm

      Love your name & avatar. Too funny!

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  • hagar
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:44pm

    Everyone can make up their own minds no one will agree with anyone 100% of the time. I personally thout Cap Cut and Balance was a compromise it seems to me the Administration and the Senate is the one that has proven they are unwilling to compromise. As to the Republican they do a terrible job of PR what they pass 3 plans in congress none make it thru the Senate and they get blamed? My goodness guys get a backbone. As to West he needs to understand when he agrees with the TP many will praise him and when he doesnt he will get some heat. The lack of that is what has gotten us in the mess we are in today. We are here we are active and we are NOT going away. I pretty much like WEST but man up man cant take a little criticism

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  • ohiovalleywizard
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:43pm

    always makes sense if you give him a chance you may not like his idea’s but they are well thought out

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  • banjarmon
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:42pm

    PLEASE RUN for POTUS Col WEST.!!!!

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    • 1959
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:45pm

      Which future President said this… “Abraham Lincoln said: “Plant your feet in the right place then stand firm.” That‘s what I’m doing.”
      The one person that will be a strong advocate for the America our Forefathers designed, and will never be moved a single inch, by Marxist threats.

      To learn more about this one-of-a-kind leader go here…

      http://tinyurl.com/3rn5kkn

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  • PhilipJames
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:42pm

    This is the same Allen West who supported the Pigford settlement crap before he figured out he had not read the whole thing and then decided….. oops, now against it.
    As for Ingraham…. this witch is mad because her guy, Mittens, is going to lose and she is becoming less relevant everyday with Conservatives…. true Conservatives, not the bull crap ones who say they are and then bend over like Obama and smile as they get it up the patootie.

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    • spotster
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:49pm

      what do you trolls get .50cents per post. i think your overpaid but again that is the lib way

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    • nysparkie
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:57pm

      A fist pump for you Philipjames. Stand strong West or do not stand at all.

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  • Son_of_Liberty
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:41pm

    “It is as useless to argue with those who have renounced the use and authority of reason as to administer medication to the dead.” Thomas Jefferson

    3%

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  • capecodsully
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:41pm

    You are right Col. West. We’ll win every battle till we win the war. I appreciate your leadership. Tea partier for West!

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    • neverending
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:52pm

      You are not alone!

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    • LAMET
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:13pm

      Some will be SMALL battles and some will be BIG Battles – EVERY VICTORY small or large – brings us closer to winning the WAR!

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:52pm

      Agreed, I cannot believe people on here will turn away from their Party when they can’t win every little battle. You are going to win some and lose some. Republicans are the only party doing anything here, if it‘s perceived that we won’t do anything (why Obama isn‘t seen that way is the MSM’s fault) then we will just be demonized even more. Do not give the other side any ammo to use against you.
      If the Senate fails Boehner’s plan, then that’s when Boehner will have to ask Obama to come up with his own plan.

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    • rflussier
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:17pm

      @anon I wish you were right about Beohner getting tough with Obama/Reid after they pass his bill and it gets shot down.

      But sadly, you’re not. They’re ALREADY working on another plan, as reported on CNBC and Fox this morning. They keep settin’ em up, and the dems keep laughing and shootin’ em down. Throw in a blame or two that the Republicans are at fault and you’ve had yerself a solid week of work on capitol hill!

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 2:24pm

      Right on, Anonymous T. Irrelevant

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  • JRook
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:38pm

    Well use of a mental pathology reference by West is certainly insightful in both directions.

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    • one years food ration like glenn says
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 9:44am

      Yeah problem is we are losing MOST of the battles.. you can tell by the way this country and its morals stand as of right now… We have to make a stand sometime cant just keep rolling over and hope for the next time. may as well say screw it do what you want..

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  • ConservativeResponse
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:37pm

    The people are fickle Col West. I’m not sure what you expect. The Tea Party has drawn a line in the sand which left no room for compromise. Right or wrong, it is what it is.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:44pm

      Which is fine…But realize that West is the one in the ring and while it is easy to armchair quarterback the political system from the internet things are vastly different when you are on the field. This is not a single vote battle here, it is the beginning of a long and hard turnaround that will end up ******* off every person in this country in one way or another. You ready to have your SS cut? You willing to lose all the money the government has taken from you all these years? You willing to lose medicade? How about all those nice tax rebates? You ready to start paying some taxes?

      I do not mean to sound like a dem here, but things have got to change and that change needs to hit everyone. This is the first step. Nothing real is going to happen until Republicans control both houses and the presidency. We have the dems on the ropes with this, they have given up a lot to reach compromise. There is no shame in taking what we can reasonably get at the moment.

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  • Mort
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:36pm

    Stand tall, The government should live with in it’s means. No more borrowing. Period.

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  • trolltrainer
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:34pm

    Amen West…Just do what needs done and ignore the barking dogs from all sides…

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    • GeorgieJo
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:44pm

      AMEN I support Lt Col WEST!!!!!!!!!!
      A man of HONOR and INTEGRITY

      Not much of that in DC these days

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    • OhSuzieQ
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 12:50pm

      @ TrollTrainer

      Very true!!

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  • michaelmoron
    Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:37pm

    And the United States has in it bank Account, about 80 billion dollars. So that’s like having $80 dollars in your pocket and a $17,000 debt. I am not economist, but I am a Thinker. Common sense tells me, If you don’t have the funds, you don’t have the funds. That is cut and dry. Also. This debt ceiling is just an “extension” of the inevitable. Let’s default, and get it over with.

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