Last night, Stephen Colbert highlighted the ugly comments from Rep. Allen West (R-FL) towards Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). He brought up how West should be in military prison, and not in Congress, for his disgraceful actions in Iraq.
That's how you bring civility back to Washington, by calling someone a vile coward.
Now in contrast to Debbie here, Congressman West knows how to treat an opponent with basic human decency. When he was in the military and wanted answers from an Iraqi policeman named Yahya Hamoody, he didn't badmouth Hamoody behind his back, he simply fired a pistol next to his head. That's what a gentleman does... to someone who turned out to be innocent.
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How dare you make a brief reference to a gentleman whose name you did not specify? The next time you have something to say to Allen West, have the courage to say it to his face, like he did to you, in an e-mail!
Video and transcript below the fold.
Nation, we know the tone of our political discourse in Washington hits a new low every day. How are we supposed to get past the partisan rancor when the Democrats are complete assholes? Thankfully, one man in Congress is standing up and saying, "Enough!", Florida Republican Congressman and black David Letterman, Allen West.
After West spoke on the House floor in support of the GOP's Cut, Cap & Balance bill, fellow Florida Congresswoman and home perm after model Debbie Wasserman Schultz viciously attacked him. So he fired off an e-mail taking Wasserman Schultz to task.
Look, Debbie, I understand that after I departed the House floor you directed your floor speech comments directly towards me. ... You want a personal fight, I am happy to oblige. You are the most vile, unprofessional, and despicable member of the US House of Representatives. If you have something to say to me, stop being a coward and say it to my face. Otherwise, shut the heck up. Focus on your own congressional district!
You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore shall not be afforded due respect from me!
-Steadfast and Loyal
Congressman Allen B. West
Slam-o-rama! Boom boom boom! That's how you bring civility back to Washington, by calling someone a vile coward.
Now in contrast to Debbie here, Congressman West knows how to treat an opponent with basic human decency. When he was in the military and wanted answers from an Iraqi policeman named Yahya Hamoody, he didn't badmouth Hamoody behind his back, he simply fired a pistol next to his head. That's what a gentleman does... to someone who turned out to be innocent.
But this not-a-Lady doesn't get it. Jimmy, I hesitate to say this, but open the C-SPAN sewer and show us the bile she spewed at this good man.
REP. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, D-FL (7/19/2011): The Gentleman from Florida who represents thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, as do I, is supportive of this plan that would increase costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Unbelievable, from a member from South Florida.
YOU WHORE!!!!! Oh my God, I need to swab out my ears with penicillin, you harlot! I feel dirty just having this picture up! How dare you spill such filth on the hallowed halls of Congress? What kind of $3 brothel were you raised in, you syphilis-withered gutter slut? You are no lady! How dare you make a brief reference to a gentleman whose name you did not specify? The next time you have something to say to Allen West, have the courage to say it to his face, like he did to you, in an e-mail! We'll be right back.