Comments on: Democrat challenges ‘right wing extremist’ West

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:31:20 +0000

If West really IS the best that the Tea Party has to offer– we’re in BAD shape.
Apparently he’s never read the Constitution– which is a shame, considering that he’s made Oaths of Office to support the Constitution from all enemies, foreign AND domestic both in the Army and as a Congressman. Apparently, he lied both times.

By: Pac NW

Pac NW — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:14:10 +0000

Tea party folks are not hypocrites like the Republicans and Democrats. They stick to their principals, but some of those principals are just wrong headed and unchristian. No heart, no charity, no compassion. This country is in trouble, everyone can feel the rot from within. But the tearing each other down must stop. It’s not helpful and just further divides. We are all Americans.

By: nan

nan — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:03:34 +0000

West is the Best!!!! My family and I will support him all the way to the White House!

By: Rolland Diaz

Rolland Diaz — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:48:01 +0000

I really hope this guy wins the dem primary (if there is a challenger). West will school murphy.

West an extremist? Look at his votes thus far and tell me what is extreme.

By: Lisa L.

Lisa L. — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:12:56 +0000

….”a big spending liberal”? Right-wingers spend more than progressives; they just spend it on themselves and their own interests,(big corporations and tax cuts for the filthy rich) not for the good of ordinary people. Teabag nuts are trying to destroy the entire country!

By: Thierry

Thierry — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:02:22 +0000

West not only is going to put America back on track, but he will bring the whole Western world back to its fundamentals, safeguarding us all from fascists disguising as religious devouts. That insane charade about respecting sedition if it comes in the form of a prayer won’t fly any longer with Allen West in charge.

By: nanook

nanook — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:24:26 +0000

ab,
allen west is 100% a racist against muslims. it’s all he ever talks about.

By: constitution 101

constitution 101 — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:15:53 +0000

Patrick Murphy is another left wing
liberal who would push Obamas socialist
agenda. The country is tired of
progressives. The Pelosi era is over.
Don’t try to bring it back.

By: Skip Commagere

Skip Commagere — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:57:59 +0000

Patrick looks like a nice boy. He has worked in daddy’s business which has been on the receiving side of big government spending. With Patty’s fresh education as a CPA, he’ll be very good at hiding the fact he’ll be a big spending liberal.

A vote for Murphy will activate Murphy’s Law. “What ever can go wrong … Will”.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:34:16 +0000

West clearly divides our country along religious lines, how in the world can you claim he brings people together? he is the most polarizing extremist candidate our area has ever had, certainly out of touch with the average floridians who want to unite and not divide. To question’s someone’s patriotism simply based on their faith is WRONG – and unconstitutional. Everyone has the right to freely practice their faith without being harassed by this guy

By: Nevin

Nevin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:31:36 +0000

Those of you who besmirch Allen West’s character/independence of judgement or think he is an extremist, please consider the commentary provided by a former administrator at Deerfield Beach High School, where West had previously taught:
“But probably the best response was from a member of the administration at the high school where I taught for a year following my retirement from the military. On the final day of school, when everyone knew I was not coming back and was heading to Afghanistan, she invited me to her office. I knew she did not care for me, but what she said was incredible. She told me that when she first heard that the school was hiring me, she was appalled and made an official complaint to the principal. She stated that she was sure that she would despise me and consider me a brute. However, after a year, she had come to respect me and like me. I guess that was the best example of what I hope to instill in people.” Berry, Dr. Richard A Missing Link in Leadership: The Trial of Ltc Allen West 2008 page 53
A statement like this clearly illustrates West’s ability to bring people together, as long as they are honest and patriotic. It is a true testimony to who he is as a person. I ask the liberal and independent readership to consider the above mentioned statement.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:50:42 +0000

jacqui – should the libs be quaking in their boots b/c the col is going to use bullets on them? the col and you need to come off your crusade and get back to our constition. Also you didn’t even read what “No American Hero” wrote – he did not say Westy was dishonorably discharged, he said West had to cut a deal to avoid being dishonorably discharged, which is the truth. He was not honorably discharged because of his noble service, it was because of the deal he made after his dishonorable conduct, torturing people and getting junk intelligence out of it.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:43:53 +0000

West stand for constitutional government? what a joke. i guess if you remove the 1st amendment; since west basically thinks all Muslims are evil and Islam is not a religion, and the only valid culture in America is ‘judeo-christian’ culture, by his own words. West has no idea what the 1st amendment means,

By: HankS_FtLauderdale

HankS_FtLauderdale — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:55:33 +0000

The liberals are fearful of Allen West — for good reason. West stands for constitutional government, national security, and free-market solutions. Where’s the leadership in Washington? West quote: “Leaders know what ‘right’ looks like, and they don’t worry about the next promotion. The first tenant of leadership is courage”.
Review his videos and listen carefully. West is the real deal.

By: Larry Snowden

Larry Snowden — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:36:15 +0000

It’s interesting to note that this guy Murphy, right out of the gate, starts negative campaigning. The last Democrat tried that also and he lost to West by almost 10 percentage points.

By: Jacqui

Jacqui — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:07:59 +0000

West was not dishonorably discharged. He retired for the US Army with an honorable discharge. Allen was referred to an Article 15 proceeding rather than court-martial, at which West was fined $5,000. “No American Hero,” you don’t know about what you are writing, which means you know absolutely nothing about the military or the UCMJ. You libs are quaking in your boots, because you know if The Col runs, you’ve got no where to hide.

By: No American Hero

No American Hero — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:38:40 +0000

Allen West is no hero. He cut a deal to avoid being dishonorably discharged from the army. True heroes get honorably discharged based on their exemplary service to our country.

By: LaQuishaNiqua

LaQuishaNiqua — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:31:17 +0000

If the local fishwrapper has anything to do with it West will lose. When the election nears, this paper will put all its influence and power to bear, in an attempt to defeat the republican. Allen West is an American hero..Ill vote for him again. Hopefully he will run for POTUS someday…hes what this country needs desperately.

The Palm Beach Post ,meanwhile, serves only to get my bowels moving at around 5:30 am. daily…that with a cup of Folgers.

By: Joseph L Cooke

Joseph L Cooke — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:29:35 +0000

Another lib who got their money the hard way; from their family. The dude is also part of pushing the ‘green’ fraud. Typical worthless dem.

By: AB

AB — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:41 +0000

The dumocrats are mad because they can’t call him a racist. You go Congressman West. Patrick Murphy is a left wing loser.

By: JustMeee

JustMeee — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:11:50 +0000

Common cents, if it embarrasses you that the position of your reactionary candidate is stated directly, then perhaps there’s an inherent problem with that position, which is that it’s so ludicrous that it’s embarrassing.

West’s 15 minutes are about to end.

By: JGP

JGP — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:09:22 +0000

Who?

I guess this was the best the DCCC could dig up during the much publicized visit to S. Florida. Time to move FL-22 from “Likely Republican” to “Safe Republican”.

By: swetty4020

swetty4020 — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:00:08 +0000

Congressman West is as extreme as George Washington, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry etc etc…he put his life on the line for this country for 22 years, now he’s just changed uniforms to represent those is FL-CD22. Patrick Murphy=Sacrificial Lamb. CD-22 is the envy of the rest of America for having this patriot as a Congressman…you should be proud of him.

By: American

American — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:57:17 +0000

I support off shore drilling too!
Go West!

By: common cents

common cents — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:47:54 +0000

Dara Kam: “Murphy…native Floridian…clean-up work after BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. West, who lives in Plantation, supports offshore oil drilling.” Wow. Do you write campaign slogans for Murphy too??? Or are you just a cheerleader? On the surface (I don’t know him) West is an American Hero and stands for principles I doubt someone with your perspective could possibly understand.

By: What's That?

What's That? — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:40:47 +0000

Good luck, Mr. Murphy. You’ll need it.