"Tough-minded... Pro-American" future Leader

From Eric Dondero:

This was Robert Ringer, writing in 1978:

The only party I know of that offers a platform respectful of the rights of every individual, is the Libertarian Party.

Libertarianism is the belief that every man should have dominion over his own life and property. If you believe in the American Dream, you already are a libertarian.

There is no question that the Libertarian Party offers a distinct alternative... I cannot help but wonder how much closer th citizens of this country would be to taking back America had [Libertarian Party Presidential candidates] John Hospers been elected to the presidency in 1972, or Roger MacBride in 1976.

Hospers 1972, MacBride '76... Allen West 2016!

Now this from WND "Republican life after CPAC":

The biggest surprise at CPAC was the keynote closing speaker, Allen West, newly elected congressman from Florida. West's speech brought the house down, reminding me of Barack Obama's keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. No question about it, a star was born at CPAC on Feb. 12.

While listening to West's speech, it occurred to me that he is so sound, so bright, so tough, so pro-American that it's a shame he won't be running for president in 2012. In a head-to-head debate, West would have Obama backpedaling nonstop.

It's a fantasy debate that would have the aura of a principal scolding a naughty student. West is a man's man; Obama is a flower child in a suit, with his mind still naively fascinated by the idea of a classless society. I will predict right here and now that [in the] presidential election in 2016, West will win if he decides to run.

Note - Robert Ringer is the author of the mid-1970s NY Times #1 Best Seller, "Looking out for Number One." He is a longtime favorite of the Libertarian Party speaking circuit. In 1978 he wrote the modern Libertarian classic, "Restoring the American Dream." The book sold millions. It literally put the Libertarian Party on the map. For years, the LP used it as a hand-out, distributing tens of thousands of copies nationwide.