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Allen West (Cong. Candidate FL 22) responds to Obama saying Republicans will use race to stoke fear
Email from Allen West | June 21, 2008 | Allen West

Posted on 06/21/2008 5:06:34 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah

My advice to Senator Obama is to run as a Man and Leader, and the American people will evaluate you as such, not as a victim. This is a Presidential race, based solely on a capacity to lead the United States of America. It is not about skin tone...however, perhaps we should come to expect these immature statements.

It also seems rather humorous that the Presidential candidate who was supposed to be such a "uniter" and transcend race is the one talking about it the most. If Senator Obama was confident in his abilities and character, he would not need to create a crutch for failure. Senator Obama has just tipped his hand, any criticism of him and his policies will be directly attributed to racism. I congratulate Senator Obama for taking race relations in America back some 30 years.



TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: 2008; allenwest; barackobama; blackconservatives; blackrepublicans; democrats; elections; nobama08; obama; obamatruthfile; race; racebaiting; racism
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Obama says Republicans will use race to stoke fear

For more on Col. West, see:

Allen West for Congress

1 posted on 06/21/2008 5:06:34 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah
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To: Ooh-Ah

there’s somebody that can counter punch. Watch for the media to knee cap him.


2 posted on 06/21/2008 5:09:09 PM PDT by gusopol3
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To: Ooh-Ah

If I lived in Florida, I’d vote for this man!


3 posted on 06/21/2008 5:09:18 PM PDT by GunnyB (Once a Marine, Always a Marine)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Nice backhand, Col. West!


4 posted on 06/21/2008 5:10:12 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: Ooh-Ah
my favorite writer concurs.
5 posted on 06/21/2008 5:10:42 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (the media vs. the people.)
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To: GunnyB

Wooo hoooo! Me too, well said!!


6 posted on 06/21/2008 5:13:22 PM PDT by fishergirl (My warrior, my soldier, my hero - my son. God bless our troops!)
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To: GunnyB

So would I but since I can’t vote for him I send him a little money every now and then to help him get his message out to the people who can vote for him.


7 posted on 06/21/2008 5:13:37 PM PDT by SwatTeam
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To: the invisib1e hand

Wow. I really liked that. Thanks for the link. Will have to check that person’s site regularly. Excellent!


8 posted on 06/21/2008 5:15:46 PM PDT by library user
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To: Ooh-Ah

This statement needs to be sent to the McCain campaign so he can reiterate it. It’s an awesome statement but won’t get the headlines it deserves unless it’s made by McCain or one of his top surrogates. Anyone have a direct link to McCain to get him this statement?

Thank you so much for posting this Ooh-Ah.


9 posted on 06/21/2008 5:15:49 PM PDT by Laverne
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To: Ooh-Ah

Ruh roh...... this is going to get Col. West some air time!! And the MSM are going to be shocked when he embarrasses them!!


10 posted on 06/21/2008 5:16:21 PM PDT by Fox_Mulder77
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To: holdonnow

See what I’ve been tellin ya?!? PING!!!


11 posted on 06/21/2008 5:18:06 PM PDT by Fox_Mulder77
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To: Bahbah

Wait till you read this PING!!! :-D


12 posted on 06/21/2008 5:23:14 PM PDT by Fox_Mulder77
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To: Fox_Mulder77

I am crazy about him too Fox. Started following him back when he was in Iraq when he stood up for the way he interrogated a “Detainee”. He has guts and character.

Exactly the kind of man we need - now more than ever.


13 posted on 06/21/2008 5:33:24 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: Fox_Mulder77; IMissPresidentReagan; Kerretarded; the Real fifi; tomkat; AprilfromTexas; ...

MEGA PING!


14 posted on 06/21/2008 5:35:29 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah
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To: SE Mom

I’ve been emailing Levin every day now for the past few weeks to get Col. West on his show!! Mark would be the best guy to interview him..... what a show that would be!!


15 posted on 06/21/2008 5:37:47 PM PDT by Fox_Mulder77
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To: Fox_Mulder77

GREAT idea Fox! He’s the real deal.


16 posted on 06/21/2008 5:40:25 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: gusopol3
Watch for the media to knee cap him.

If only they'd give us that. Watch for the media to totally ignore the responsible criticism of the chosen one.

17 posted on 06/21/2008 5:41:04 PM PDT by green iguana
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To: SE Mom
He has guts and character.

Exactly the kind of man we need - now more than ever.

What McCain needs is a black conservative VP nominee.

The VP slot is the only constitutional office which has an affirmative action incentive in its nominee selection system.

It's transparent that Obama is playing the race card for all it's worth, already. A black Republican VP nominee can blow the whistle on that, as West does here.


18 posted on 06/21/2008 5:41:32 PM PDT by conservatism_IS_compassion (Thomas Sowell for vice president.)
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To: All

Allen West(Rep) for U.S. Congress

Welcome to Allen West's campaign for Florida's 22nd Congressional District! This site will give you the opportunity to learn more about Allen and his vision for the future of America. Please take a moment to learn more about Allen West and then take action to help Allen's campaign!

19 posted on 06/21/2008 5:41:52 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah
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To: Ooh-Ah

If BHO had a record on which he could run, he would not have to remind all of his race as if that is the only determinant for the highest office in the land.


20 posted on 06/21/2008 5:46:27 PM PDT by Born In America (Will vote only for the NON-CLIMATE CHANGE CANDIDATE, irrespective of party affiliation....)
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To: SE Mom

I love this man! I remember when that happened in Iraq, he discharged his weapon near a detainee’s (terrorist!) head because the scumbag had information that would endanger Col. West’s troops. I can’t remember right now if he was out of Fort Hood or Fort Bragg but at the time I called the appropriate one to support Col. West, also called and emailed the Dept. of Defense, Pentagon and everyone else of whom I could think. You are so right - he’s exactly the kind of man we need, I can’t vote for him but I’ll sure support him and send some money for his campaign. God bless him and our troops!


21 posted on 06/21/2008 5:53:50 PM PDT by fishergirl (My warrior, my soldier, my hero - my son. God bless our troops!)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Thank you so much for posting this, Col. West is a good, good man!


22 posted on 06/21/2008 5:55:06 PM PDT by fishergirl (My warrior, my soldier, my hero - my son. God bless our troops!)
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To: Laverne
"This statement needs to be sent to the McCain campaign so he can reiterate it."

Reiterate it?

I'm expecting him to APOLOGIZE for it.

23 posted on 06/21/2008 5:57:34 PM PDT by daler
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To: Ooh-Ah

Thanks. I had Mr. West in my “Good Republicans” folder and you just reminded me to get my donation in the mail.

He is one of the “good” ones I intend to help, hopefully
to keep Congress in good hands and hinder the Dhimmies every chance they get, just like they did President George W. bush.


24 posted on 06/21/2008 6:01:08 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U
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To: Ooh-Ah

iraqvetsforcongress.com/candidates.htm

bobmarshall2008.com/

check these out.


25 posted on 06/21/2008 6:23:23 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U
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To: SE Mom

I have finally got involved in political contributions to individuals. The Senate and House committees provide too much to RINOS. So for the first time I have sent the Col $1,000 ckeck, hoping he will bring a huge set of brass balls to washington.


26 posted on 06/21/2008 6:43:45 PM PDT by spookie (SPOOKIE)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Wow! Go West indeed!


27 posted on 06/21/2008 7:33:15 PM PDT by Ronin (Is there some rule that says that when an evil man gets sick, we must pretend he was saint?)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Well spoken. Fairly and accurately.

Does anyone in the RNC truly believe that by rolling over and whimpering at Obama’s racism it will result in anything other than more racism???

Probably, yes. More’s the pity. Expect this guy to be fed to the wolves.


28 posted on 06/21/2008 8:11:23 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s........you weren't really there)
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To: spookie

Is Robert Wexler up running in FL. I wish he was gone.


29 posted on 06/21/2008 8:22:16 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Wexler’s is an ultrarodent district. He is truly an obnoxious little termite.


30 posted on 06/21/2008 8:24:57 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: TribalPrincess2U
See:

Robert Wexler (D, Nuthouse)

31 posted on 06/21/2008 9:32:02 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah
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To: Ooh-Ah

LTC West. You have the Vote of every real combat VET. Race meant zip in combat. It was and is - “ Would I trust this man with my 6?”


32 posted on 06/21/2008 10:42:11 PM PDT by Lumper20
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To: spookie; WOSG

Exactly!!!

When they spent $ on the 72hr campaign for Chafee in the PRIMARY.... I swore off the committees.

RSNC supported Spectre over Toomey was actually the last straw!!!


33 posted on 06/22/2008 7:59:39 AM PDT by CPT Clay (Drill ANWR, Personal Accounts NOW ,)
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To: spookie

Thanks Spookie! It is best to donate now for the quarterly report which will attract even more if it is good!


34 posted on 06/22/2008 9:12:50 AM PDT by Ooh-Ah
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To: Ooh-Ah

I’ve seen enough to conclude that Obama is a man of zero integrity, and I think that most non-obama democrats will agree.

I also think that a man like West would put Obama to shame in any direct or indirect confrontation.

If I were advising John Mccain, I’d suggest he get on the phone with Allen West and arrange a meet & greet. Get him involved in this campaign.

[A black democrat]


35 posted on 06/22/2008 5:51:10 PM PDT by flea
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To: Ooh-Ah

Thanks for the ping! This should get some well deserved media attention. I believe Barack’s cheeks are still stinging from the strength of that backhand.

GO WEST!


36 posted on 06/23/2008 5:55:45 AM PDT by IMissPresidentReagan (In John McCain's eyes, conservatives are the Viet Cong of this generation and he treats us as such.)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Oh I almost forgot. I got to give a “Shout Out” to Lt. Col. Allen West on Sean Hannity’s show Friday. I was the last caller, so I didn’t have time to say much other than to a brief mention. Hopefully, though, some heard it and checked him out.


37 posted on 06/23/2008 5:59:55 AM PDT by IMissPresidentReagan (In John McCain's eyes, conservatives are the Viet Cong of this generation and he treats us as such.)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

I’m donating money to Allen West today!


38 posted on 06/25/2008 10:31:57 AM PDT by MKAP001
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Bob Wexler and Ron Klein (the Congressman Allen West is running against) are good, long-time friends. Gross.

Both Wexler and Klein are slime.


39 posted on 06/25/2008 10:34:03 AM PDT by MKAP001
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To: Ooh-Ah

Great looking family he has and his politics are Right.

I’ll keep my eye on him, he may ready for a run at PONTUS, say in 2012!


40 posted on 06/25/2008 12:29:19 PM PDT by Islander7 ("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
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To: GunnyB

You can send a contribution if you like.

I did.


41 posted on 06/25/2008 3:32:28 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U
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To: gusopol3

I heard that Allen West will be giving a speech this Saturday addressing Obama and the use of “race” in politics.

The GO WEST campaign will be videotaping the speech and it should be released sometime next week.

www.allenwestforcongress.com


42 posted on 06/26/2008 9:12:25 PM PDT by MKAP001
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To: MKAP001

This is great! We all need to do our part to help ALLEN WEST GET INTO CONGRESS! I just donated and it won’t be the last time!

Allen West is exactly what the GOP needs. And fast! I can’t wait to see what Allen West has to say in this video. Go West!


43 posted on 06/26/2008 9:19:54 PM PDT by david_08
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To: MKAP001

good for him; I notice , since they threw the blanket of protection “it’s cowardly to attack MO” around her, they’re now sending her out to campaign on cultural issues like Defense of Marriage Act and “don’t ask, don’t tell.”


44 posted on 06/26/2008 9:22:07 PM PDT by gusopol3
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