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rauljg6 Wrote: Jul 11, 2012 9:16 AM

They both stick to their guns and say what's on their minds..even thought they are complete opposite sides of the political spectrum they are very similar. That's why the opposite party hates them so much.

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Watch: Allen West Talks Atlas Shrugged

Rep. Allen West recently sat down for an interview with the Atlas Society in Washington D.C. to discuss Ayn Rand's impact on his political views and his continuing fight to defend liberty.

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