Last week, I sat down at the computer, and proceeded to write the following letter to Congressman Allen West (R-FL). As I stated in my letter to Colonel West, I have been a fan of his for quite some time now. There are a number of terrific speeches by Col. West on the internet, specifically the clip of him speaking in late-2009 at the Revolution in Ft. Lauderdale (I just learned that the Revolution is a concert venue - but it is an apropos name). Go to YouTube and search “West Revolution”. Look for the six-minute clip. In my opinion, it is impossible to watch Col. West speak and not be moved and motivated to do something.
Except for Herman Cain (who, like Col. West, also happens to be black), I cannot think of a single qualified candidate for president in 2012; at least not one that can unseat Obama. I do not dislike Mr. Cain at all. However, I do not know all that much about him and, in my opinion, he does not possess Col. West's charisma.
I truly believe that we are at a crossroads. We are facing the most important presidential election of our lifetimes – possibly of ALL time. And if we do not put forth a forceful, PRINCIPLED candidate, I'm afraid that we will be sentenced to another four years of the Obama regime. And I doubt seriously that our Republic will be able to withstand it.
The time is NOW. It is only a year until the first primaries. God help us all if we end up with another McCain with the "R" next to his (or her) name. I like Sarah Palin but please do not waste your time or money trying to get her nominated. She will get her clock cleaned. The same, perhaps worse, with Michele Bachmann (and I like both ladies). It won't be Huckabee, it won't be Romney, and it won't be Gingrich. Pawlenty may have a chance of getting nominated but I do not believe that he has a prayer against King Barack.
If you feel as I do, I beg you to do as I did and let Col. West know. I phoned his office in Washington and the lady suggested that I fax my letter - which I did: 202-225-8398.
We are already on the road to 2012 - we need to shift into high gear.
Many thanks!
Dear Congressman West,
The purpose of this letter is to respectfully ask that you please consider making a run for the Presidency of the United States of America in 2012. I have been a huge fan of yours since seeing the video of your American Freedom Tour speech in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in late-2009. My only regret is that I was not there to see you in-person. I have watched your speech numerous times and have shared it with all of my conservative friends, family members, and business colleagues (multiple times). I have seen a number of your appearances on television news shows and I watched your recent CPAC speech, also. Although I reside in Florida, unfortunately, I do not live in your Congressional district.
Like you, and like a great many of our fellow Americans, I believe that our nation is in deep trouble; we are sitting on the precipice. The electorate was duped in 2008 by a slick-talking snake-oil salesman that had nothing on his resume except “law professor” and “community
organizer”. We saw a candidate that had sat in a church and listened to sermons by Rev. Jeremiah Wright and we were disgusted by what we saw. President Obama was elected on his mantra of “hope and change”. What we received was a steeper slide (correction: a plunge) into the pit of nanny-state mentality. The health care bill that was rammed down the throats of the American people early last year using political chicanery and back-room, closed-door dealings is the nanny state’s crowning achievement – an achievement that left a vile taste in the mouths of a majority of the citizens.
My greatest fear is that in the coming twelve months, leading up to the first presidential primaries, we are going to see a cadre of potential Republican candidates of the same caliber as John McCain. Not necessarily “bad” individuals, but bad candidates. Being a staunch fiscal conservative, none of the names mentioned as viable candidates excites me. Even with the country mired in the economic doldrums, I believe that it is going to require a principled, true conservative to unseat President Obama. It is going to take someone with your fire, your drive, and, above all, your principles to motivate those on the right to get out and vote. This was, in my opinion, Senator McCain’s downfall and the reason that Obama won in 2008.
I fear for my country in nearly every aspect – economically, culturally, and militarily. I feel that a large percentage of the citizenry has lost its motivation – its drive to excel and to succeed, hence the rise of the “nanny state” as epitomized by Obamacare. It has been proven time and again over the centuries that the nanny state cannot succeed. When the takers outnumber the givers, something has to give (please pardon the play on words). I feel that our standing in the world has been compromised by our immense debt as well as by a foreign policy of making apologies for past actions of our country. When other nations experience a natural disaster, America never fails to lead the charge. The United States has helped to bring the shining light of liberty to millions that once lived in the darkness of tyranny. I see absolutely NO reason for America to apologize to the world for ANYTHING; and I resent a president that has done just that.
It is going to take a dynamic, principled, motivated (and motivational) individual to lead us out of this morass and I honestly believe that YOU, sir, are that individual.
Please consider this letter as a plea – a plea to help to save our Republic. I would consider it an honor to work on your behalf and do hereby pledge work tirelessly for you if you decide to throw your hat in the ring.
God bless you and God bless America.
James Sharp——
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James Sharp is a middle-aged, middle-class, middle-management salesman who believes in secure borders and fighting our enemies with a strong military. He also believes in limited government, free markets, and unlimited opportunity and personal liberties for all citizens of the U.S.
