The Right Scoop
Exactly how many years of military leadership experience would be
considered enough experience to lead? How can anyone say that this man
does not have enough leadership experience? It is my hope that Rep.
West will reaffirm his oath to 'support and defend the Constitution of
the United States against all
enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same....So help me God.' as the Commander and Chief of
this nation. It is my continued hope for this country that he will
reconsider his position and realize that his country needs him to defend
the Constitution against the enemies who are trying to destroy it and
heed the call to the highest office in his continue service to this
nation.
May be Allen West just don't want to run for president in 2012, as so many have hope that he should. West can be tapped to run as VP running mate after primary without going this route.
To go all the way for a presidential run is a very expansive business proposition and endeavor. One will needs more than "fire in the belly" to throw his hat into the ring and run, not only he needs to raise fund, he needs a well-organized campaign engine behind him, team of policy advisor, media/PR communications expert and planner and lots of resource. Some candidate formed exploratory team to survey the political landscape, gauged the winning chance, count the cost but decided not to run. Huge debt can incur as the case of some failed candidates. Could this be one of the reasons that West did not declare himself as a presidential candidate?
West is awesome. I wish he had a little more experience and could run himself. He is a leader and the kind of person the country needs badly.
As a hockey dad, I am excited too, playoff fun has only just begun! popcorn and a large quantity of liquid.
I love how people continue to ask about the "current field" and then throw Palin's name in there like she has declared she is running. Just like the poll on here a few weeks back when people got all pissy because Palin wasnt included. Love Allen West.
Herman Cain still has my vote... Nothing has changed. And if Allen West is tapped for VP, oh me oh my!
Also, my other position still has not changed, Allen West is still my favorite politician in America.
BTW, Cain overpowers Obama in charisma ANY DAY. Allen West is talking about Cain no doubt, when he talks about doing things diff. At least I sure hope so ;o.
Remember Obama was known for his weak foreign policy, and that is why he got Joe Biden... Allen West is the perfect compliment to Cain.
I share your frustration, 22227.
And if West cannot be persuaded to run, then I hope the patriot in him will kick in and he will accept the VP position.
I have a feeling that whomever gets the nomination will have him at the top of their list.
Your fish tale reminded me of something I heard G. Gordon Liddy say during the Monica Lewinsky coverup when Clinton was president:
"The Fish rots from the head down."
The Libya NotWar makes me sick, the way that Obama is flouting the 60 day cut off makes me sick, the Obamacare Waivers make me sick, the out of control spending makes me sick...it all stinks to high heaven.
The stench coming out of Washington is getting so bad that we are going to be wearing gas masks before long.
Patience 22... Patience! Timing is everything. I agree, West is the only one who can stir Republicans. But the GOP establishment and their Consensus Media water carriers will try to do everything they can to minimize America's exposure to West. Pray that some event, some amazing thing out of the blue propels West to the forefront in the hearts and minds of Americans. There is nothing.... NOTHING I would relish with greater joy than to see Obama try to debate West. To say that West would mop the floor with FOTUS (Fraud of the US) is definitely an understatement.
"FOTUS" <---I like that. So true.
And I will share in that prayer, that something will happen to propel West into even more hearts and minds nationwide.
I was so disappointed when his hour-long appearance on Glen Beck's show was cancelled.
Hopefully it will be rescheduled soon.
Herman Cain has my vote hands down! Here is a link to a site that has gathered a bunch of info on his positions on issues...http://hermancainissues.com/ He just seems to have common sense positions and ideas to implement them...not just saying he is for or against something. Ron Paul will never beat Obama saying the government should let prostitution and hard drugs to be legal. Palin is a lightning rod...I love her but I don't think she could pull many independent votes. Mitt has Romneycare...not gonna happen either. Gingrich is very smart but he has a past and is kinda a boring old white guy. I just think Cain has the values, experience as a leader/problem solver and charisma to beat Obama.
I liked Cain at first..........now, not so much. I'm not seeing charisma at all. Nothing really against him, just not getting that Presidential feel.
I would definitely vote for West. I'm getting more and more disappointed that he keeps saying he will not run.
Cain seems like a slam dunk until you look deeper. TRS gives a good bit on info here, http://www.therightscoop.com/herman-cain-my-plan-to-not-raise-the-debt-ceiling-wont-work/
And then there is Cain's tacit approval of the ways and methods of the Federal Reserve, on par with his having served as one of the Bank's Chairmen (St Louis ,I believe).
Good guy but not going to get the job.
Alan West: "Running for American president is like American idol."
Not only the contestants got to have political qualification, political savvy and media smart, CEO experience, or Godfather pizza secret recipe, or otherwise community organizing skills. To top that, they have be able to sing and dance, talk show and do talent show, tab dancing while playing sexophone or guitar, dancing with the stars, to debate, to act standup comedy or to play monologues ... It's all about America's got talent, pernonality and popularity contest, who got in and who got votted off from survivor island.
Haha, I sometimes think we should get rid of the Electoral College system and just have a series of "Debate Face-Offs" where candidates go head to head in 5 minute challenges. They do a series of touching behind the scenes pieces and drag the whole thing out for 3 months. You call in for your favorite each week, and then the "American President" is declared.
WASNT IT ALLEN WEST WHO said
"we must guard against a cult of personality when we elect individuals to office"
yet now his stated opinion is
"the GOP needs a candidate with a very strong image and a charismatic persona"
hmmm
Only if you conflate C of P with a strong image and charisma. Simple definitions will help with this.
Allen West totally gets it. He's so right. "Let's not nominate the candidate just because it's their turn."
Even if he doesn't run, he will be a force in the 2012 election and whoever the nominee is will be seeking his endorsement...and his advice.
Newt Gingrich/Dede Scozzafava 2012!!!
omg i LOVE the fact that the woman specifically mentioned palin, and is not one of those who pretends she doesn't exist. THANK YOU, lol. and the man had a point, she's not in. west is only talking about the field right now. i'm so glad these two hosts said the things they said.
let's see. west wants a charismatic person with a strong image and persona, but that person hasn't entered the race yet. HMM, NOW WHO COULD THAT POSSIBLY BE.
palin/west 2012!!
It's interesting that he would mention Bill Clinton, who kept saying that he was "not going to run"...right up until he announced that he was.
If I remember correctly, the '92 election cycle was one where the conventional wisdom was that it would be impossible for anyone to beat the incumbent.
So maybe, just maybe, it's not foolish to keep hoping that LtCol. West can be convinced to run.
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed.
Yes, I agree--West is too much of a patriot to not accept VP if asked properly by the correct candidate, ie., Palin, Bachman.
oh I love it when Bachmann is grouped with Palin as the "correct candidate." One has close to 20 years of executive experience, has been a reformer and has done more for the conservative movement than anyone else and one who has done very good things for conservatives, but not nearly as much the first one, and has 0 executive experience.
There are more than enough candidates that can claim executive experience that I would loathe to see as a Republican Candidate--even for dogcatcher.
My point is that Bachman/West or West/Bachman would be a huge improvement over what we have in power now, and also the RINO's (with vast executive experience) that the Republican elites would like to put forth.
It would also foul-up the true racists and misogynists that find such comfortable abode in the democrat ranks.
Yeah, and he sure respects the office a darn sight more than the current occupant. Obama: "What? I'm new to the Senate with no real world experience to point to? Of course I deserve to run for President! I'm just arrogant enough to pull this off!"
You don't hear that from West and it's not fake humility either. I hate it, but we'll have to wait for the next cycle to hear from him again unless someone like SPalin calls him up.
I hope more Americans put their party aside, listen carefully to West and Palin, and then ask ourselves who can save us from the point of no return.
West and Palin are the only pointing at the root causes. Everyone else points to the symptomatic problems and then blames someone in the opposite party.
The RNC and the DNC are going to be out to get these two. The RNC from behind, the DNC head-on via the media. That alone should tell all Americans it is time to abandon our political class and fight for America
I think it is too early for any one candidate to stand out when we are more than a year from the primary.
All though I disappointed by the lack of attention Ron Paul is getting. At this point there is no better presidential candidate and he should be the front runner. In numerous straw polls he is number 1 for both the GOP nomination and the general election.
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