Happy Birthday Robert E Lee
An Honorable man was born on this day in American History.
January 19, 1807 (1807-01-19) – October 12, 1870 (1870-10-13) (aged 63)
I’m sure the “elitist” in our midst will have a problem with me showing respect for Robert E Lee and I really could care less. Like it or not Robert E Lee was a huge part of the history of our nation. Not to mention he was an extremely honorable man. The good general made one of the biggest military mistakes of all time, but he stood for what he believed was right and his skills as a leader were never questioned.
Robert E Lee conducted the South’s war machine with honor and integrity. While some say he was fighting to KEEP Blacks as slaves, the truth is far from that simple. The PC crowd believes what has been written in the school books and part of that is because the victor gets to write the book. Those who had relatives throughout that time and have the documentation to prove it, know the truth of the civil war. Slavery was an after thought in Lincolns war, the true fight was over a government gone crazy with power. Times haven’t changed much huh?
A couple of quotes from Robert E Lee:
Speaking about the Northern Army:
“These people delight in destroying the weak and those who can make no defense; it just suits them!” Robert E. Lee
It must be remembered that we make war only upon armed men and that we cannot take vengeance for the wrongs our people have suffered without lowering ourselves in the eyes of all whose abhorrence has been excited by the atrocities of our enemies, and offending against Him to whom benevolence belongeth, without whose favor and support our efforts must all prove in vain”. Robert E. Lee
About Robert E Lee’s demeanor:
Lee abhorred Total War as it was practiced by the Union Army. It was inconceivable to him that women, children, and the elderly might be involved in the conflict. Rape, pillaging, murder, and the atrocities attendant to an illegitimate victory were not allowed in his Army. Robert E. Lee could not have released the atomic bombs on Japan. His character would not have allowed it.
Happy Birthday Robert E Lee. I’m sure if he were to look down upon this nation as it is now, he’d weep. I would imagine both Lee and King would be shedding a tear or two for how this nation has progressed from where they started….
