a word from Thomas Jefferson, seems he has been where we are

hangloose

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Tue Nov-30-04 12:37 AM
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a word from Thomas Jefferson, seems he has been where we are

"A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to it's true principles. It is true that in the mean time we are suffering deeply in spirit, and incurring the horrors of a war & long oppressions of enormous public debt. ... If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, & then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are the stake. Better luck, therefore, to us all; and health, happiness, & friendly salutations to yourself."

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Pooka Fey

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Tue Nov-30-04 12:39 AM
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1. Thanks this is beauiful.

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For PaisAn

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Tue Nov-30-04 12:43 AM
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2. That's really something

it's as if those words were written for our present time.

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