Republican Tea Party Congressman Allen West today told CNN that yes, he would of course be happy to be Mitt Romney’s Vice President — if asked, of course. Nothing like subtlety, you know. West, known primarily for his wildly false statements and strong homophobia, also told CNN that same-sex marriage equality is unimportant, and labeled it a “rabbit hole,” which, given West’s former military service, makes one wonder if he meant to say, “fox hole,” which just makes one wonder…
Via The Blaze:
Congressman Allen West apparently isn’t interested in social issues while the economy is still bad. In an interview with Kyra Phillips of CNN, West dismissed the question sharply as a “rabbit hole” that liberals try to use to distract people from the real issues.
“I think right now there are a lot of people that try to take you down a rabbit hole to discuss things that really aren’t that important,” West said. Phillips pushed him.
“Are you saying that is not important?” she asked.
“I think if you poll the American people, Kyra, I don’t think they’re going to bring up gay marriage as one of their top concerns,” West snapped. “Gay marriage is not as big as the gas prices. The gas prices from when President Obama came into office was $1.84. Gas prices are now over $3 dollars…I think the best thing that you can do to help me and help out America: let’s stay focused on the things that are critical to the American people right now, and not try to create some type of situation where you try to take me down into a rabbit hole.”
Of course, if Congress in the dead of night passed a bill deeming all heterosexual marriages null and void and rabbit holes, I would think you might damn well bet Congressman West would be overthrowing the government with the military commanders he has claimed are in his pocket.
If you’re not on top of your Allen West news, here are a few trips down recent memory lane with Allen West:
Unemployment: Allen West Suggests Obama Administration Cooked The Books
Allen West: I Did Not Tell Obama To “Get The Hell Out Of The US” Even Though There’s Video
Rep. Allen West To Obama And Pelosi: “Get The Hell Out Of The United States”
Is Rep. Allen West Guilty Of Sedition For Telling Generals To Quit?
Rep. Allen West: “Equality And Fairness” Is Divisive Rhetoric From Obama
Allen West: I Am A “Modern Day Harriet Tubman”
Allen West: You Cannot Compare Me And My Race To Homosexual Behavior
Rep. Allen West Sees Obama Supporters As “A Threat To The Gene Pool”
Allen West: “Gay Marriage Is An Oxymoron,” Will Destroy Society
Allen West: Gays Can Change But “Unless I’m Michael Jackson, I Can’t Change My Color”
Allen West: “China Is In Control Of The Panama Canal,” One Of Many Falsehoods
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If HE was the one barred from being able to offer his beloved all the legal protections and benefits that come with a marriage license, would he be willing to wait, possibly the rest of hisl ife, for the economy to be fixed first?
It's only not important to him because it doesn't affect him.
Lepidopteryx, its that NIMBY approach. As long as it isn't in his backyard, it's no concern of his.
As far as the proverbial "foxhole" – having served in the military, the last concern on my mind if I was in that foxhole fighting off the enemy would have been sure that my military buddy, be it female or male, and NOT what their sexual orientation was, have my six covered. That has NOTHING to do with how well we were doing regarding winning the war, but everything to do with saving lives and defeating the enemy. Sheesh!
And as far as being a modern day Harriet Tubman, SERIOUSLY??? What the heck does that have to do with anything? Harriet Tubman was a true hero, doing so much for the sake of the slaves and ensuring that they reach safety. He's comparing apples and oranges. What a maroon!
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