Rep. Allen West sent a misogynistic, vitriolic letter to DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, calling her “vile, unprofessional, and despicable,” and concluding with this lovely sentiment:

“You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!”

Today, West went on the Fox Business Network (of course), and did what Republicans caught with their hate showing always do — he doubled down and refused to apologize. And then he went a step further, and blamed his reaction on his military service.