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Melanie Young

Wow. This one took my breath away.

Paddy Mcmahon

“Some people ain't human, ain't got no heart or soul”

Elizabeth Bowie

I'm a fan of Huey Long, so I'm biased. And that sentence : people prefer spectacle over substance. The primary truth in our country today. Thanks for posting this letter.

Annie Stacie

I'm stinging from this one, hooting and hollering inside. You tell 'em Huey!!! This reminds me of Nanny's stories of growing up in a one room shack. She and all her siblings slept on a featherbed on the floor and their parents had a divider. She was the last of 10, born in '31. The doctor rode in on horseback before a snowstorm to deliver her, and stayed until the weather cleared. She's so mean. So, so mean. Hurt me so bad. But those glassy blue eyes, Lord in heaven. She's still making people fall in love with her to this day. Got the whole nursing home wrapped around her little finger. Anything she wants. Never put two and two together that Daddy Boone was a woodworker who made gypsy fiddles for a reason. Always judged anybody who wanted to live an alternative lifestyle, never knowing some of them might have been her own ancestors. And now I'm crying. I didn't end up taking your journals, Nanny. I don't know what became of them, or why you promised them to me. Did you really want me to read those awful things you said? Did you forget you wrote them? I'll always love you.

Denise Sullivan

Now a "bloated ringmaster of American gullibility" has become POTUS. Rage on, Huey Long!

Muscade

So relevant!

Bobcat2026

Goodness! For a minute there I wasn't sure who we were talking about!

Vernam Cipher

Hard not to view this one through prism of current events. 😮

Melissa Brox

Well dressed pickpockets! 😤

Bonnie Ramba

I just mentioned Huey Long in conversation last week! It’s been almost a lifetime since I saw “Kingfish”, but it left a lasting impression on me. The comparison to P.T. Barnum surprised me at first, however there was so much truth to be said. As much as the exploitation, and deception of the people sadden me, my heart is especially with the “curiosities” who may have never regained the dignity that all people deserve. Thank you, Sir. These have all been amazingly good! May God give you fulfillment in what you do, and especially peace 🕊️

Claudia

Dear, I am so in the mood for this right now... it rubbed me just the right way, all the way. I have a good head on my shoulders and an even bigger heart. I totally needed this letter. I'm very much motivated. Funny how you're always there when I think of you. I like it. Lots of love ❤️ thank you PS this is exactly how I sound when pushed too far... Brilliant letter! Awesome!!!

Barbara Hill-Mayo

Another thought provoking story! Barnum was in the business of exploiting differences in people for entertainment purposes ( and of course money. ) Huey pointed out the differences between people’s wealth and was ready to right those wrongs -sharing the wealth. It’s easy to see why he might have been pretty angry at Barnum’s bravado! Both on the power hungry side

Amanda

Thank you for this.

YangChild

I just don't understand why I feel so much shame and guilt for not striving for an abundance of riches, whereas somehow many of the rich and powerful live the life of leisure - guilt and shame free. They've somehow created the perfect story, the perfect communities, and perfect 'air' - they breathe admiration and prestige. Instead of conscience and consideration.

Amber Martinez

You are and have always been a breath of fresh air in this ass-backwards world🙏🏽🌊🤍🌞🦋

ava mac

Bob this was life changing, I’d love one from john to paul (of the beatles). Come to Liverpool, we’re make a music video for you. Big love Bobby D, all our love Rayleigh & Ava.

amyJ

letter finally sent: Pt Barnum to Huey Long (by Nancy Loeb) dearest huey, thank you for your kind words - I do understand Americans fully. it’s very nice of you to notice that. with that said, I have a brilliant solution to your problems with your poverty stricken voting base: I’ve just laid my hands upon a most amazing creature from down deep in the indian ocean. It’s a particularly large and rugged dolphin- but not any ordinary dolphin- this one has opposable thumbs! we call him “tom.” sadly, tom perished once we had him stowed firmly in captivity. we’re not sure what happened there. however, we stuffed and mounted him with the utmost care. he makes an amazing attraction with excellent potential profitability. for just a small transport fee of $6660.00, I’ll be more than happy to donate this wonder of the world to your campaign. you can take tom with you on your baby-kissing-stump-outings and charge a small fee for viewing. I guarantee you’ll have 666 times the attendance, and thousands of extra dollars to share with all those suckers… whoops- I mean “needy people.” one more thing: the diver behind the capture of this magnificent creature got a good solid glimpse of what tom was busy building down there. for an additional $666.00 we’ll include a full color rendering of what appears to be a sparkling, functional, underwater cityscape. you’ll be surprised at the sophistication. you should reply quickly if you'd like to own tom as we have several interested parties. I must go now- the boat’s on fire. yours, pt

Sheri

Knowledge is power, and I feel like I am learning from your stories. Doesn’t really matter what , I am learning . Probably a thing or two about you , what I would do to have 10 minutes With you alone . I’d be all ears , kidding ..Just celebrated my birthday and your a week after mine .64 … But 85 look good on me . 🤭 Really just saying 🥰