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A Troubling Development

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by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Representative Alan West, a man of integrity that served his country with honor, and has been a vocal advocate for limited government just voted against a proposal to scrap a 100 million dollars in funding {part of ObamaCare} for school based health centers . Representative West voted for the repeal of ObamaCare yet he questions the validity of attempting to dismantle ObamaCare piece by piece. Especially in light of the reality that the democratic controlled senate will resist any such measures. Representative West's spokesperson gave the following explanation: West spokeswoman Angela Sachitano said in an email that the congressman “believes there are bigger funding issues to be focusing on right now including the numerous developments in the Middle East, concerning Pakistan and whether there is a link to [Osama bin Laden] and the recent unity agreement with the [Palestinian Authority] and Fatah a...

Rep. Allan West Handles Hecklers With Class... Leftist Loony Arrested

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by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism As Representative Allan West {R-FL} took the stage Tuesday night at his Ft. Lauderdale Town Hall meeting progressive hecklers begin to almost immediately badger Mr. West. Their disruptive, and direspectful conduct had no affect on West as he told them, You're not going to intimidate me . West in his typical cool and level headed manner handled the leftist lunitics with class and dignity. However, police did arrest one women who in addition to keckling the Congressman also deemed it justified to harrass his wife as well. Video: The leftist low lifes are simply and utterly unbelievable. Yet their method of operation has become quite predictable Much more at the SHARK TANK and The Other McCain Cross posted to the Left Coast Rebel Other discussions @ Memeorandum

Freshman Congressman Allan West to give Closing Remarks at CPAC

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by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Representative Allan West will be the closing speaker at this years CPAC conference. It is fortunate, at least in this writers opinion, that Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin declined the spot. The official word is she declined due to scheduling conflicts. Given her political sense I suspect she has other reasons. The choice of Allan West is significant in that he is an independent minded freshman legislator and is not wary of bucking the status quo within the rank and file GOP. A real deal conservative he is fully aware of the need to reign in the spending of an out of control Military Industrial Complex. Representative West, having served the nation as a Lieutenant Colonel in the military, recognizes and supports the need for a strong defense. He also recognizes the need to cut wasteful and unnecessary spending not only in domestic programs but in the defense budget as well. Representative West is ...