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Tommy_Carcetti

(43,172 posts)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 04:17 PM Nov 2012

Why I want Allen West to formally concede.

As one might tell, I've taken a keen interest in the apparent defeat of Allen West by newcomer Patrick Murphy in the race for Florida House 18. To me, West has been one of the most loathsome, disgusting and hateful politicians ever elected to office in recent memory.

Many people have pointed out that West need not concede for Murphy to win, and that they do not expect West to concede.

Legally they are correct about the first part, and I believe such concerns about the second part are quite possible.

That being said, I want Allen West to concede. Formally. In a written or verbal statement, whatever. But he needs to face the music.

Why do I want Allen West to concede?

Because for years he has said the most outrageous, offensive and ridiculous things without any respect to reality or to the truth. His infamous claim that there were 80 members of the Communist Party in Congress is just one of many such statements.

And I want for him to say something, for once, that actually reflects reality.

And that reality is that he lost. And that he will not be serving in the upcoming session of Congress.

I want him to say that. That's the one true, honest thing he could actually say.

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Why I want Allen West to formally concede. (Original Post) Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 OP
What do you think he is rocktivity Nov 2012 #1
I think he's a Communist. gateley Nov 2012 #4
Yes, and then it would be nice if he went back to that bridge he lives under GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #2
His reality doesn't allow for concession. A real nutjob! dmosh42 Nov 2012 #3
Can someone dress up as Nelson in the corner of the room when he does.... Liberal Veteran Nov 2012 #5
He is not a civilized man EC Nov 2012 #6
Well said. freshwest Nov 2012 #7
Doesn't have to lsewpershad Nov 2012 #8
Gracelessness in defeat confirms his lack of character. DirkGently Nov 2012 #9
So true. So very true. n/t dmr Nov 2012 #10
On the other hand, he IS providing some entertainment value. (n/t) Jim Lane Nov 2012 #11

GoneOffShore

(17,339 posts)
2. Yes, and then it would be nice if he went back to that bridge he lives under
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 04:19 PM
Nov 2012

And stayed there, licking his un-healing wounds.

Liberal Veteran

(22,239 posts)
5. Can someone dress up as Nelson in the corner of the room when he does....
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 04:32 PM
Nov 2012

....so they can point and yell "Ha-Ha!"

EC

(12,287 posts)
6. He is not a civilized man
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 05:15 PM
Nov 2012

so he doesn't know why it's important for our civilization to have an orderly transference of power.

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