Letter: Supporters owe Allen West their thanks

Roger Field, Stuart

Letter: Supporters owe Allen West their thanks

Headlined "Moderate voters show their power in nail-biter," Eve Samples' Nov. 8 column certainly wasn't moderate in its attempted takedown of Allen West.

Unlike the vast majority of adult Americans living today, Allen proudly donned the uniform of our Army and defended our being and our freedoms willing to sacrifice his life in the process. The fact he did not issue a personal thank you to his supporters at the Hutchinson Island Marriott is irrelevant. To the contrary, they owe him their thanks.

Samples' statement that "moderate" voters are fed up with partisan extremists is a clear indication she wants all officeholders to gather at the center and sing "Kumbaya" as though they shouldn't think for themselves. The reason we're in the mess we're in now stems from the failure of individuals to stick by their principles, to fight for what's right, not for the sake of harmony.

If, indeed, Bob Crowder is "embarrassed by the 'radical fringe' that has taken over the Republican Party," he should take the time to learn what that "fringe" is all about.

He, of course, is speaking of the tea party, which is made up of people who wish to see a greatly reduced size of government, a restoration of the principles set forth by the founders in the U.S. Constitution, and cessation of the nation's headlong flight to collectivism.

Finally, if Patrick Murphy's desire for more cooperation in Washington really means laying aside the principles set forth by the founders and adopted by the tea party, he will have a fight on his hands in the GOP-controlled House of Representatives. Tea party activists will guarantee it.


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Comments » 12

EnviroLefty2 writes:

What part of "you lost" are you not getting?

But if the "T" (Traitor?) Party wants to impede the country's government, they'll be voted out in 2016. Americans are fed up with your extremist threats. Play ball or get kicked out of the game.

In case you missed it: West lost. So did Romney.

BruceEdwards3 writes:

In Martin County, a citadel of Republicanism, Murphy received 3,700 more votes than Obama. West received 4,800 fewer votes than Romney. Martin County Republicans like you, Roger Field of Stuart, elected Patrick Murphy.

Scatterthevultures writes:

Iraq was bad timing for this lifer that finally cracked when he was assigned to a foreign occupation. He tried to cover up his acts but his own driver turned his butt in, along with other soldiers of the Fourth Infantry, who he promptly blamed for the whole thing and ruined their military service, including demotions.

He was saved by a barrage of letters from Repugnat congressmen who wrote to the Secretary of the Army to save him, but neglected to try to save the men under him, whom he ordered to violate our Constitution, the one he talks so much about.

He can be on Fox all he wants and run again but keep him away from our K-12 and the JrROTC. or you will have to answer for it.

waterbearer writes:

Roger you are obviously unaware that the Tea bag party is on their way out the door. They have given Republicans a bad name. West is a disgrace.

wwjs writes:

Mr. Field. Allen West spent 22 years in the military collecting a pay check for doing nothing and when it came to act honorable in he failed.

Commadorable writes:

What are all you losers still moaning about? Don't you have a life to live? You are pathetic! Don't you Paulbots know you lost a long time ago? What has screwing up the election gotten you besides an award for stupidity? It's obvious that you are scared to death of Allen West. You should be, because God has greater things in mind for him!

originator3086 writes:

Mr.West not thanking his supporters, after he lost, sums up Mr. West. If he cant win as republican, in Republican Florida,(look at the republican clowns that have been elected in this state, starting with Governor) he doesnt deserve to win at all.


Scared, God, please spare us your over the top rhetorical hogwash.

MarkK writes:

Interesting how far rightwing Teabag fringe Regressives can somehow justify swiftboating Decorated War Hero John Kerry while supporting this embarrassment known as Allen West, whose inappropriate and intemperate behavior led to his being fined $5,000 and essentially kicked out of the military.

originator3086 writes:

Youre right MarkK-and I still see these idiots driving around with bumper stickers knocking Kerrys record.

veroman1 writes:

the more of alen west we hear of the better for the progressives. i bet he turns into another paris hilton of politics like sarah. no real creds but a narrow bunch of die hard kooks just large enough to guarantee a target market for some advertisers to get him on major media in order to sell schlock.


I think I saw West " dumpster diving" looking for some uncounted votes
