My very dear Wife: The indications are very strong that we shall not get relief from the Great Struggle of the Government Shutdown. Lest I should not be able to write again, I feel impelled to write a few lines that may fall under your eye when I shall be no more …
I have no misgivings about, or lack of confidence in the fight against the Shutdown in which I am engaged, and my courage does not halt or falter. I know how strongly American Civilization now leans on the triumph of Government Spending, and how great a debt we owe to those who went before us through the blood and sufferings of the many Continuing Resolutions. And I am willing — perfectly willing — to lay down all my joys in this life, to help maintain this Government, and to pay that debt …
Amanda my love for you is deathless, it seems to bind me with mighty cables that nothing but Omnipotence could break; and yet my love of Federal Government and it's Mighty Spending, comes over me like a strong wind and bears me unresistibly on with all these chains to the battle field.
The memories of the blissful moments I have spent with you come creeping over me, and I feel most gratified to God and to you that I have enjoyed them for so long. I have, I know, but few and small claims upon Divine Providence, but something whispers to me — perhaps it is the wafted prayer of my little boys, that I shall return to my loved ones unharmed. If I do not my dear Amanda, never forget how much I love you, and when my last breath escapes me on Capitol Hill, it will whisper your name. Forgive my many faults and the many pains I have caused you. How thoughtless and foolish I have often times been! How gladly would I wash out with my tears every little spot upon your happiness …
The Shutdown is a struggle and a horror I hope my young boys will never have to endure. The soulless nature of Congress! Damn them for inflicting this wretched thing upon us!
The difference, Laz, is that the letter i posted is true.... I was turned away from orthopedic surgery today at the Gen. Leonard Wood Army community Hospital at fort L Wood MO, along with several other active duty and retired warriors as well.
The danger of tyranny of the majority in reverse- the minority pulls the drawers of the majority down....
Active pursuit of all illegal aliens in this country is needed. Find’em where they live, work and play find their masters too.