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Jerome

It’s easy to criticize. Especially when they don’t have the responsibility. Its those elements of the Media who would tear America down to please their small effete group of listeners. I mean, not the great majority of the American people--the ones who really do the work, who make ours the greatest republic in the history of the world. Well, now they wonder why the Generals get mad at them. Why they restrict them spewing their negative, divisive, half-truths.

Really, you know, they even get impatient with me sometimes,

Heh, Heh.

But Seriously Folks

These are great Americans. They could all make more money in civilian life. No, only great love of country motivates these men who would devote their whole lives to public service. Make no mistake about it, they take their duties very seriously. They expect some of the same sacrifices and dedication from us as they give themselves. And remember, if they weren’t here, maybe we wouldn’t be either.


Jerome  © c.1970s Used with Permission of the author.

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