Allen West got a tattoo

Another ay-nony-nony joint.

When the one of the only politicians who actually thinks like a Freeper - Allen West - got a tattoo, my thought was that Freepers (never fans of tattoos) would suddenly think they were manly, orbiting as they do more around people than issues.

But I underestimated how principled they are about these "get of my lawn you kids!" issues. Or maybe I underestimate how much love Freepers have for Allen West. Because while some people stick up for West, opinions are quite mixed.

FlingWingFlyer makes on exception.

I’m not a tattoo guy but that’s what I’m talking about.

TexasCajun is slicing things mighty thin:

I don't have a tat, but I've been thinking of what I'd get if I ever did get one.

This one makes the cut.

re_nortex - Palin trumps racism.

Another tatted up black dude. Who wudda thunk it.

Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West is far from your typical "black dude". He's a solid Conservative with a distinguished record serving America in the military as evidenced buy his Bronze Star. Plus Governor Sarah Palin likes him and that says it all.

re_nortex continues to be amazing.

To be frank, I really don't like tattoos on women. But when a Conservative woman, whether it be Governor Palin or anyone else, I know the tattoo will be done gracefully and with class. Compare that to a typical liberal, the grotesque and utterly hideous Janeane Garofalo

He's close, man - the mask has slipped in the past. But as CatherineofAragon shows, this time he's mainstream Freeping.

I’m definitely not a tattoo fan. But men who are/have been in the military sometimes get one. I’m willing to give a LOT more leeway to a man like West who has served his country than I am to some fat chick slopping around with ink running up her arms, down her legs, and around every fat roll.

P-Marlowe - tattoos prove you're too crazy to be President.

My opinion of Alan West just fell dramatically.

Tattoos are a sign of a mental disorder.

I would have thought that Alan West would not act so juvenile. This is a clear indication that he lacks the proper judgment to be the leader of the Country.

Wow, tattoos make P-Marlowe angry:

That is a sickness. It's an unhealthy obsession.

What is the theme of his insanity? Death? Skulls? Naked women?

I expected more comments about Obama, like Stormdog:

could you just imagine Obama crying his way thru getting a tattoo representing something he believed in?

I can picture him getting a tramp stamp.

Da Coyote makes the "screw principles" speech that birthers made back when Cruz showed up:

Come on, after the Obamadork/girl/Muslim, there are absolutely no presidential standards.

So, let the tat go on by.

Ann Archy is also too crazy to fall for the cult of personality:

Tattoos are FOREVER!! Half of my family....the stupid, classless part have tattoos. I listen to NOTHING they have to say...they are FOLLOWERS.

A little bit more about noted sociopath Dead Corpse:

I have tattoos on both forearms and work in IT making 6 figures.

Your argument is invalid.

Again...

mountn man knows nothing says conformity like tattoos!

I'm not one to follow a conformist.

I'm tired of people following the leads of others, getting tattoos, because "they're cool".

Unless they are "military" tats, I find people who get them, weak minded and easily led around.

2nd amendment mama had better get used to it.

Let me get this straight. Someone in your family was a stupid idiot and because of that you condemn all people who have tattoos? Have you always been this small-minded?