Allen West's Blog, page 52

Happy Anniversary to the Wests!

Today is Christmas Eve, but the day has a little different meaning for me. Today is my 29th wedding anniversary with my wife of all these years, Angela.

The good Dr. West knows that I am flawed, and possess many shortcomings. Yet, I still strive to be the best that I can be, as a man and husband. But to the mother of my two daughters, Aubrey and Austen, I want to honor this Proverbs 31 woman. Angela is tough, direct, and driven. She is also very funny, talkative, highly intelligent, as well a...

The Statistic That Haunts Me Daily

Today the Black Knights of the Hudson, the Army Cadets, will take on the University of Houston in Ft. Worth in the Armed Forces Bowl. The Cadets will be seeking an incredible 11-win season which is a very impressive statistic.

There is also another statistic that relates to our men and women who serve in uniform that is not impressive . . . it is disturbing. On my salute hand, trigger finger, I wear a simple black metallic band. It is called the #22Kill ring. Sadly, this ring represents the 2...

President Trump’s Syria Decision

Now, of course, presenting my thoughts, perspectives, and insights on the matter of our withdrawal from Syria puts me at risk. I have come to realize that even presenting a cogent, objective, assessment on any issue, if it does not fully agree with President Trump, you will be assailed, and even called a “never Trumper.”

Let me reiterate, my oath was, is, and always shall be to the Constitution of the United States.

So, with that being said, let’s talk about the Syria decision by President Tr...

5 Drastic Military Cuts Dems May Make

Thank you.

Two long overdue and very appreciated words, especially for our Vietnam era veterans. We have great recognition, and respect, for our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen. Those simple words, “thank you for your service” do indeed mean so very much to the men and women who were willing to make the last full measure of devotion . . . and know of their brothers and sisters who have.

As well, we realize the service and sacrifice of the families who keep the fire bur...

How to Become a Felon Overnight

Good day, folks.

I am sure the title to this missive has many of you perplexed. So, let me get right to it. As reported by CNS News:

“Owners of bump stocks have 90 days to destroy them beyond repair or surrender them to the government, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday. 

Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a White House news conference: 

On another note, the president is once again fulfilling a promise he made to the American people, and this morning, the a...

11 American Universities on Qatar’s Payroll

There can be no debate that education at our institutions of higher learning is costly. If you have not visited a college campus recently, well, they are starting to resemble resorts. But there is also a high cost for education at our colleges and universities, it is the cost associated with whom they are doing business and accepting donations. How would you feel about your college or university, alma mater, receiving money from one of the major state sponsors of Islamic terrorism?

As reporte...

UPDATE: Clint Lorance Case

Please take the 2-3 minutes necessary to read the update letter linked below regarding the situation facing US Army 1LT Clint Lorance.

I know that many of you are outraged over the case with US Army Major Matthew Golsteyn. But, just know that Clint is serving a 19-year sentence for “murder” in a combat zone of Taliban members who were scouting his platoon’s patrol.

We cannot allow our warriors to be punished and disrespected this way. Never forget, Bowe Bergdahl and Bradley Manning, a deserte...

[LIMITED TIME] Autographed Copies!

You asked, we listened! For a limited time, autographed copies of Hold Texas, Hold the Nation: Victory or Death will be available to purchase, for those of you not able to get to a public signing!

PLEASE NOTE: The books will ship after the holidays. However, we do have gift announcements if you’d like to announce your gift during the Christmas and gift giving season. Just follow the prompts after checkout to get your downloadable gift announcement. To purchase a limited autographed copy, plea...

[LIMITED OFFER] Autographed Copies!

You asked, we listened! For a limited time, autographed copies of Hold Texas, Hold the Nation: Victory or Death will be available to purchase, for those of you not able to get to a public signing!

PLEASE NOTE: The books will ship after the holidays. However, we do have gift announcements if you’d like to announce your gift during the Christmas and gift giving season. Just follow the prompts after checkout to get your downloadable gift announcement. To purchase a limited autographed copy, plea...

Antifa’s Racist Attack on Two Marines

Yes, I know that President Trump said he will be looking into the case of former US Army Green Beret Major Matthew Golsteyn. I wish that President Trump would heed our calls for justice in the case of already incarcerated US Army 1LT Clint Lorance.

When I think about Major Golsteyn being charged with pre-meditated murder in a combat zone of a known Islamic terrorist bomb maker, well, why not then issue speeding tickets at the Daytona 500?

What adds salt into the very deep wounds of Golsteyn a...