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2003-12-19 Iraq

I want to be like Mike...Col. West: âI Went Outside the Lawâ

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Posted by Dragon Fly 2003-12-19 6:56:00 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Right on. First Rate. So unlike his previous Commander in Chief.

Posted by Ptah 2003-12-19 7:55:13 AM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2003-12-19 7:55:13 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Character indeed - a big HOOAH to LTC West.

Posted by rkb 2003-12-19 8:13:39 AM|| 2003-12-19 8:13:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Somebody make sure that man DOESN't retire!!

Posted by B 2003-12-19 8:37:09 AM|| 2003-12-19 8:37:09 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 This guy is a real HERO in my book.

I'll bet his men really would go thru hell for him. I think the army is making a big mistake having him retire.

Posted by CrazyFool 2003-12-19 8:59:01 AM|| 2003-12-19 8:59:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 If he's willing, the Pentagon or perhaps the Bush campaign should hire him to do something. He's an obvious patriot with some measure of name recognition. I hope he lands on his feet once he's retired.

Posted by Tibor 2003-12-19 10:51:23 AM|| 2003-12-19 10:51:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 He should run for office...

Posted by ----------<<<<-- 2003-12-19 1:23:29 PM|| 2003-12-19 1:23:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Or get him a series like Ollie has on Fox, or Hunter and R. Lee on the History Channel.

Posted by Dar 2003-12-19 1:47:13 PM|| 2003-12-19 1:47:13 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 A fine University of Tennessee graduate, LTC West is.

Hopefully, he will be rewarded in some way for his courage and character.

Posted by Kentar 2003-12-19 1:50:01 PM|| 2003-12-19 1:50:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Hmmm... I remember reading several weeks ago about a UT-grad serving in Iraq that had a water tower painted white with a big orange "T" facing west. Those Vols are everywhere (like the Army of Steves)!

Posted by Dar 2003-12-19 2:12:59 PM|| 2003-12-19 2:12:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Right you are, Dar. I didn't hear confirmation of whether he was an alum or just a big Vol fan. He was with the Screaming Eagles. A big chunk of Ft. Campbell lies within the borders of my beloved state. Someone e-mailed the picture to me. I never was able to confirm its authenticity, but it was a glorious site either way.

"Those Vols are everywhere (like the Army of Steves)!"

Right, again! I had a history professor at UT tell me that TN had the highest number of veterans per capita in every major U.S. conflict since the Civil War.

Posted by Kentar 2003-12-19 2:46:25 PM|| 2003-12-19 2:46:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Aheem.... uh... itin Steve Spurrier from Tennessee. ;>

Posted by Shipman 2003-12-19 3:58:55 PM|| 2003-12-19 3:58:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 Dar, "the eyes of Texas are upon you...you cannot get away!"
Hook 'em, horns!

Posted by Jennie Taliaferro 2003-12-19 7:37:37 PM|| [http://www.greatestjeneration.com] 2003-12-19 7:37:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 I think he sets a good example for other officers by walking away. From a numbers standpoint, there seem to be a host of capable officers demonstrating ability and bravery. The pickings certainly aren't as good in Congress.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-12-19 10:39:46 PM|| 2003-12-19 10:39:46 PM|| Front Page Top

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