General Lee, I have no division!"
Posted on 01/19/2005 5:41:26 AM PST by meandog
Interesting. I will have to read more when I have time. I know the history I have learned, but I am willing to learn "another side" of the story.
I remember hearing something about some people celebrating Robert E. Lee rather than Martin Luther King on the recent holiday, because the birthdays are so close together. No comment on that - it's too early in the morning to open that can of worms!
General Lee, I have no division!"
The battle may have been lost; the war goes on!
Regardless of your stand on the civil war, you have to admit that General Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest patriots this country ever produced. I am not necessarily a student of the civil war, but if there are any Freepers out there that have not seen the Ken Burns documentary, you must see it. That documentary will shed more light on our Federal Republic than any thing. That part about Appomattox will tear your heart apart. The whole thing will put into perspective why this nation is unique on the earth!!! I dare you to watch without shedding a few tears.
Remembering a good American. Rest easy, General and God Bless.
> one of the greatest patriots this country ever produced
Hmm. A man who fought *against* this country for a cause he knew to be wrong. "Patriot?"
A military genius who, in my opinion, only made one mistake in judgment.
And Dolly Parton! :o)
Put a sock in it.
What, I'm wrong? I was misinformed, and RE Lee actually fought *for* this country *against* those who would perpetuate slavery? Hmm.
Poing.
And what a mistake that was. Never attack the center of the line if you have to cross a mile of open ground.
> only made one mistake in judgment
Picked the wrong side.
Read: Arlington House would be stolen by the United States Government.
Exactly. From everything I have read, General Lee was a very honorable man. He just put his loyalty with his state rather than with his country.
Boy, that was a mistake. That was such a bad decision that I often wonder if Lee had had a mild stroke or something.
If Stonewall Jackson had lived. You would be taking your hat off to Dixie before football games. God bless Robert E.Lee a great American.
Rest in peace, Sir.
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