Allen West Wows 'Em

At this year's CPAC in Washington, DC, Congressman and Lt. Col. (Ret) Allen West played the role of keynote speaker. Below, is the speech. (starts at 8:25 of clip)



Apparently, the speech was cut off because CSPAN aired President Obama's 15 minute weekly address. Accidental or intentional? We shall soon find out.

This was one of the most amazing and uplifting speeches I have heard come out of Washington in a long while! West spoke of how Conservatism, the Constitution, accompanied by a strong and consistent adherence to both, will lead to, as the Congressman put it, "a new dawn in America." He gives a clear route and specific solutions to the problems the United States faces.

The Congressman came on my radar screen back in 2010 as someone to watch, when I first saw this speech. He faced character smears and hostile attacks during his run, yet still defeated Ron Klein in Florida's 22nd District, (who in a classless display, conceded late). Democrats see him as a threat, almost to the level of Sarah Palin, and will be gunning for him in 2012. After looking at the vile, racist comments already written on the Huffington Post's coverage of his CPAC speech, it's likely to be as bad as anything we've ever seen, as time and time again, left-leaning contempt for right-leaning African-Americans (ignored by the NAACP) takes place.

Allen West, during his military career, was a strong and competent leader, relied upon by those under his command, and now that he is in Congress, I expect great things from him in and am sure more will join in my praises of him after seeing this speech. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a rising star in the Republican Party in Congressman/Lt. Col. Allen West!