THE NEW SIXTH SENSE 19

THE NEW SIXTH SENSE # 19 Doctor Johnathan Rhoades, medical doctor, and licensed psychiatrist. A man who DARES to look PAST the obvious, and discover what is at the HEART, of patients conditions. The following is case-file number 19, of Doctor Rhoades highly unusual approach to treatment, of mental disorders. While remaining on-site, to conclude my notes, on the womans unusual, psychic, condition, I have agreed to review the case of one Benjamin Hamilton. According to the mans file, he was quite the "pioneer", in his own way. Prior to his mental lapse, the man had been working on diagrams, for off-world colonies. He had, also, been working on a version of Warp Drive. The question was: Was it his work, with colonial design, or his work, with Warp Drive, which had caused his collapse. All that the clinic had learned, so far was that, when not heavily sedated, the man had an incredibly debilitating fear of some, coming, change. During my initial wait, to see the female patient, I had noticed, moments later, the nurse would return, saying "Doctor Rhoades, Doctor Milton will see you, now." As Doctor Rhoades would enter Doctor Milton's office, he would notice a medicated man being lead away, by orderlies. When Doctor Milton would notice Doctor Rhoades looking after the patient, Doctor Milton would call out "Doctor Rhoades. How good of you to come. Please, have a seat." When Doctor Rhoades would take a seat, Doctor Milton would notice the doctors gaze, saying "Do not be concerned. We keep Benny sedated, between our meetings, for security reasons." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "May I ask for what reason?" Doctor Milton would say "Benjamin Hamilton. Such a sad case. He WAS a great mind, with the science, and space, programs. He was working not just on colony designs, but on the very engines, which would cut travel time, by 90%." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "What caused his break, with reality?" Doctor Milton would say "I wish we knew. If we knew the cause, then we could treat him." "All that we know is that, one day, his co-workers found Benjamin on the floor, of their work space, talking of the end of the world." Doctor Rhoades would ask "End, as in destruction? Or, end as in to change?" Doctor Milton would suggest "If you have time, after reviewing the primary case, maybe you can discuss it with him." After resolving the reason why the young woman had been seeing a skull, in her mirror, instead of her face, Doctor Rhoades began reviewing Benjamin Hailton's case. IF it were true that the man were working on designs, for colonies, and faster-than-light engines, why would such research cause a mental lapse. (Or, had it?) Doctor Rhoades would tell his recorder "According to his file, the man has been working on these plans, for YEARS. If he were mentally un-stable, then what was the reason why the condition waited until now to set in?" While interviews, with Mr. Hamiltons co-workers, all but verified that the man had been sound, and sane (If a bit of an oddball), why did the condition not manifest, earlier. "To date", Doctor Rhoades would tell the recorder "The closest thing that I have, to a clue, is that Mr. Hamiltons employer was being pressured, not for theory, but for RESULTS. Results, which would be presented to some group, of "investors"?" While Doctor Rhoades would be following proper protocol, in requesting information, regarding Mr. Hamilton's work, he was coming to suspect such surprises as the one he received, just after his "Permission for Access" was denied. When a woman approached Doctor Rhoades, saying "I know what information you seek. I know they wont give you access. This is the best that I can do." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Miss?" The woman would say "If you dont know my name, nothing can be traced. Understand?" Doctor Rhoades would say "Agreed. Just tell me this..." The woman would say "No, Doctor Rhoades, Benjamin Hamilton was NO "head-case". In fact, if he were any MORE qualified, he COULD have been the HEAD of the whole program." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "If that were true..." The woman would say "Ben Hamilton loved Research, and Design. That is why he was working the labs, and not the offices." When Doctor Rhoades shifted his attention to some on-coming car headlights, for a moment, then turned back, the woman was gone. Now Doctor Rhoades was puzzled. Back at his office, when Doctor Rhoades plugged the flash drive into his laptop computer, he was surprised at how LONG it took the laptop to upload the drive. Was it, REALLY, a 1 terrabyte drive? On the drive, Doctor Rhoades found not only drawings, and notes, but video files. Files, in which Ben Hamilton had gone from suggesting "What if we land, on a planet, which has, already been claimed? Do we shoot it out, with the owners?" and "While I have been trying to explain to people, that we need ships which can not only travel to, but away from, planets, which might be inhabited, the powers that be say that my designs are too expensive. In short, it is my belief that, when the ships are built, they will be like the classic Kamakazi. A one-way do-or-die trip." Doctor Rhoades, soon, noticed how frequently Ben Hamilton had mentioned "contengencies". Not like he was EXPECTING danger, but that he wanted travellers to be prepared. But, prepared for what? What was of such concern that Benjamin Hamilton had "lost his way"? Through a series, of hypnotic trances, Doctor Rhoades began digging into what had caused Ben Hamilton's condition. At the start, the man must have been totally normal, yet something happened. Something, which changed the mans perception of life. It was not until Doctor Rhoades began the trances. The ones in which he JOINED his patients, in reviewing past events. This would be when the first clues would come forth. Clues, such as overheard conversations, regarding what steps would be taken, if colonists found themselves in "enemy hands". Conversations, which included phrases such as "It is our job to send them on their way. NOT to provide for their security." Phrases such as "Once they are off, if they enccounter hostile forces, it will be up to the settlers, themselves, to defend themselves." Now Doctor Rhoades was beginning to understand. Ben Hamilton was not being "paranoid". He was considering what should be done, to protect colonists. This, and the fact that someone did not care if the colonists survived, or not. As Doctor Rhoades reached the end of the memories, Ben Hamilton, himself, showed the doctor a memo, which stated that Warp Drive would NOT be used, on the ships. The ships would be sub-light speed, and each trip was projected at taking 500, to 700 years. With carrier wave radio equipment, on-board, the message of "We have arrived", might not arrive at Earth, for 2,000, maybe 3,000 years. It was when Ben Hamilton was prepared to go to the project leaders, and protest this action, that Ben Hamilton/Doctor Rhoades, would feel a pin-prick, on their neck. After that, an unknown voice entered the conversation. Something like a ghost. Soomething casting the image of "This is what will become of the Earth, if we do not make sacrifices". It was as Doctor Rhoades viewed the images, of dragons, laying fire on the land, and knights, charging one another, that Doctor Rhoades would ask himself "What do these images have to do with modern times?" When Doctor Rhoades, psychically, linked, with the patient, asking If these images are true, then WHAT, and WHY, are they?" Ben Hamilton's sub-conscious would suggest "Let us try this." As if tuning a knob, for a clearer picture, on a classic television set, doctor and patient wouuld work, together, to clarify the image. Not surprisingly, the dragons turned into some of the 1950's jet-powered, strategic, bombers, of the day. The knights, on iron horses, turned into soldiers, inside tanks. The message seemed to be "Either reduce the population, of Earth, NOW! Or it will be reduced, by force. Any amount of violence, which, dramatically, reduces population, will be approved." Now, Doctor Rhoades understood. Ben Hamilton had ben drugged, then given images, of a terrifying future. A future, which, someone felt, could only be avoided if humans were dispersed to other planets. Once Doctor Rhoades departed the session, he reviewed the drive, and realized something else. Something, which might terrify anyone. The ships were not to be supplied with planetary probes, to judge conditions, prior to landing. Once a ship landed, its passengers were stuck. If an atmosphere turned out to be poisonous, the humans would just have to DEAL with the poison. No wonder Benjamin Hamilton had been trying to design better ships. He wanted to give settlers an even chance, at survival. A chance, someone else did not want the settlers to have. Someone, who was determined enough to destroy a mans life. While Doctor Rhoades actual access, to the facility, where the work was being done, remained hampered, Doctor Rhoades did the next best thing. Using hypnosis, the doctor helped Benjamin Hamilton to build a wall, around the nightmare. This way, while the man might remember the images, he would, no-longer, fear them. That, however, was the "easy part". Trying to help the man understand that he could not be held responsible, for the actions, of others. That was a more difficult task. Mostly because he UNDERSTOOD the risks, better. By the time Doctor Rhoades sent out word, that he wanted to speak to some of Benjamin's co-workers, the doctor met with a man (this time). Since Doctor Rhoades knew that the man would not give his name, the doctor "Is there any way that the project will abandon Benjamin's designs? Some way of relieving him of the responsibility, of the project." The man would say "Been in work, nearly since the morning that Ben was found." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "SO, a NEW design is being developed." The man would say "I wouldn't call it "new". More of an updated version of a design, which was shelved YEARS ago." When Doctor Rhoades would clarify "So, the current design is NOT Ben's?" The man would stifle a laugh as he said "No, sir. Cant have the public thinking that we have "looney tunes" designing our rockets, now can we?" The man said, with a smile. When Doctor Rhoades would pass this information on, to the patient, Ben seemed even more at ease. As Ben said "While I will, still, worry, for the safety of the passengers, atleast I know that I am not responsible for anything that happens to them." Just prior to closing out the case, I would receive a visit, from a second, unknown, woman. A woman, who would promise "While the first lift off is just a couple of years away, you can relax doctor. By the time that ship reaches its destination, everyone we know, on Earth, will be centuries dead." Doctor Rhoades could only say "I wish I could find comfort, in those words." The woman would say "Try this, then. You have succeeded in restoring a brilliant man to competence. Take the victory lap, on that." Doctor Roades would say "I will, thank you." Closing case notes: While Benjamin Hamilton has been fully reviewed, and found mentally fit, onne thing just doesn't add up. How could a man, with such keep, mechanical skills, not notice that his cars steering had been tampered? According to both the clinic, and my own, observations, the cliff the car drove off, is not hidden. The warnings can be seen, from a mile away. Question: Did Benjamin Hamilton drive off that cliff, of his own, free, will? Did he have "assistance"? All that can be concluded is that the first launch is just over 18 months away.

THE NEW SIXTH SENSE 18

THE NEW SIXTH SENSE # 18 Doctor Johnathan Rhoades, medical doctor, and licensed psychiatrist. A man who DARES to look PAST the obvious, and discover what is at the HEART, of patients conditions. The following is case-file number 18, of Doctor Rhoades highly unusual approach to treatment, of mental disorders. As reported, this case is bizzarre, indeed. What I find baffling is the reason WHY a young woman has not only requested admittance, to a private, psychiatric, clinic, but why the same woman has asked staff to make sure there are no mirrors in her room. What, young, woman does not want to gaze upon her own beauty, from time to time? The womans condition stumps clinic doctors, who are at a loss to understand her condition. This, it seems, is why I have been called in, to evaluate the woman. Her doctors want to know if she is delusional, paranoid, or showing signs of other illnesses, of the mind. All of the information, which I have been provided, so far, states that the woman seems to have a fear of something to do with mirrors. Upon my arrival, I take note of the fact that this clinic is, obviously, new, and modern. Designed to look inviting, and soothing, yet I would wager a months pay that, if a patient tried escape, the property could be locked down, in seconds. Security mixed with serenity. The new goal of healing the human mind. Upon arriving at the reception desk, the dcotor would say "I am Doctor Rhodes. I am expected." The nurse would check the I.D., then say "Of course, Doctor Rhoades. Dr. Milton will be with you, momentarily. If you will just have a seat, I will inform the doctor of your arrival." A few moments later, the nurse would return, saying "Doctor Rhoades,, Doctor Milton will see you, now." As Doctor Rhoades would enter Doctor Milton's office, he would notice a medicated man being lead away, by orderlies. When Doctor Milton would notice Doctor Rhoades looking after the patient, Doctor Milton would call out "Doctor Rhoades. How good of you to come. Please,, have a seat." When Doctor Rhoades would take a seat, Doctor Milton would notice the dctors gaze, saying "Do not be concerned. We keep Benny sedated, between our meetings, for security reasons." When Doctor Rhoades wouldl ask "May I ask for what reason?" Doctor Milton would say "Benjamin Hamilton. Such a sad case. He WAS a great mind, with the science, and space, programs. He was working not just on colony designs, but on the very engines, which would cut travel time, by 90%." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "What caused his break, with reality?" Doctor Milton would say "I wish we knew. If wee knew the cause, then we could treat him." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Symptoms?" Doctor Milton would say "His employers believed that he was on the verge of solving one of the most important components, regarding reducing travel time, between planets. His co-workers came in, one day, and found him looking at something, which only HE can see. He has become fixated that the world is coming to an end." Doctor Rhoades would ask "End, as in destruction? Or, end as in to change?" Doctor Milton would suggest "If you have time, after reviewing the primary case, maybe you can discuss it with him." This is when Doctor Rhoades would mention "Your contact mentioned that the patient is having trouble, with mirrors? Would you have any further information, on the case?" Doctor Milton would say "Its a strange case. The patient insists that, anytime she looks at a mirror, it is not her reflection that she views." When Doctor Rhoades would say "Still, pretty un-enlightening. Anything more to go on?" Doctor Milton would suggest "I did not want to bias your judgement. I want you to interview the patient, yourself." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "How soon would be convenient?" Doctor Milton would suggest "She will be finishing lunch, soon. I suggest you talk to her, once her meal is finished." Whenn Doctor Rhoades would say "Agreed", he would step out of Doctor Miltons office, and visit the patient records section. Once his I.D. was verified, the clerk would ask "How may I asist you, doctor?" Doctor Rhoades would indicate the very thin file, in his hand, and ask "The patients contact information. Family, friends, etc. None of it is in the file. May I ask why?" The clerk would say "Family request. They made it clear, in WRITING, that they dont want any one knowing that the woman is here." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "The patient is not violent, is she?" The clerk would say "You need to speak with the orderlies, about that. I just handle the paperwork." After departing the Patient Records sedction, Doctor Rhoades would visit with the orderlies, asking the routine information, including the patients state of mind. All that the orderlies would report is "As long as she stays away from mirrors, she seems fine. Sedated, when they brought her in." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Any reason given?" The orderlies would say "No clue. We should tell you, though, that, when she gets near a mirror, its like Jekyll and Hyde." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "I wonder why?" The orderlies would say "We were hoping that you could tell US." About this time, the nurse would bring out the womans tray, telling Doctor Rhoades "You may enter any time doctor." While Doctor Rhoades found the woman lucid, and willing to converse, the one subject she seemed terrified of was the suubject of mirrors. When Doctor Rhodes would ask "May I ask why?" The woman would say "I dont like what I see, in the mirror. Noot any more." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "When did you start not wanting to look into mirrors?" The woman asked the current date, then said "Its been three months. A month, of Hell, at home, and two months, here." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Do you remember what happened, three months ago?" The patient would say "Nothing out of the usual. Some bad food, and some nightmares." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Do you remember what KIND of food?" the patient would say "Something a friend sent me. Something I, never, tried, before." When the doctor would ask "Any details? What kind of meat? Rice or potatoes? Vegetables?" The patient would say "Not really sure what was in it. I only took two bites, and felt sick. The rest, I dumped in the trash." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "The friend, you said, sent the food. Do you recall their name?" The patient would say "Relax, doctor. We have been friends since our school days. We send one another gifts, from time to time. A way of stying in touch." Doctor RRhoades would say "I see. Did any other gifts make you sick?" The patient would say "My friends do not try to poison me, if thats what you think. I think that thhe food went bad, beforew it was delivered." When Doctor Rhoades woulld suggest "Okay, for now, we put the food aside. Tell me of your nightmares." Doctor Rhoades saw the un-mistakable look, of a person, terrified, by a subject. This is wehn he calmed his voice, saying "Remember. It is only a memory. It is part of the part. It cannot harm you." This is when the patient would turn, slowly, to Doctor Rhoades, saying, in a low voice "You are WRONG! We are REAL!" When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Why am I wrong. Who are "we"?" In the same, low, voice, the patient would say "We need help. Trapped. Cannot escape." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "WHO are you, and WHY do you need help?" The voice would say "We need help!" When Doctor Rhoades would ask "If you need help, WHY are you preying on THIS woman?" The voice would say "She is in TUNE!" When Doctor Rhoades would ask "In tune with WHAT, or WHOM?" The voice would say "MIRROR!" When Doctor Rhoades would un-coverr the bedrooms mirror, then lead the patient too the looking glass, asking "What do you want me to see?" The voice would say "THIS!" as a growl. As if shoved from a cliff, Doctor Rhoades would feel himself travelling, between dimensions, at such a rate of speed that, were it not for his psychiatry training, he might have died, of sheer fright. Finally, after travelling who-knows-how-far, Doctor Rhoades would find himself dumped out of that thing, and standing in a location, which he had no memory of. When the doctor closed his eyes, and whispered "Tell me why I am here. What am I to do, or see. If you want my help, you need to meet me, half-way." While the doctor was ready for almost anything, what he was not ready for was not what he found. This place, whereever it was, was in the modern day. Doctor Rhoades saw landmarks, which proved that modern technology was in use. When Doctor Rhoades asked "Why have you brought me here?", the voice would say "Look about you. Tell ME. WHAT do YOU see?" Doctor Rhoades would say "I see grass, small hills, power lines, tree's." When the voice would ask "What do you HEAR!" Doctor Rhoades would close his eyes, and listen. At first, he heard nothing, then he heard a cry. A young persons cry. Someone in distress, or injured. When Doctor Rhoades summoned the voice, saying "Tell me where they are." The voice would say "I cannot. You must find them." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "WHY? What are you not telling me?" The voice would growl "Follow the sound. It will lead you to them." When Doctor Rhoades followed the sound, he found what could not, possibly, be legal, in the America's. In one cabin, a young girl was strapped down, to a table, obviously in labor, and being watched by something like "Quakers". They watched the girl, silently, as she cried out, in labor. What puzzled the doctoor, however, was what the person, with the whip was doing. Each time the girl cried out, in labor, the person thrashed a whip at the woman. While he feared he would lose his stomach, over seeing such obvious torture, the doctor remembered his medical vow. This is why he remained, until the infant ws delivered. Once the delivery was finished, the mother was clubbed, uun-conscious. The hooded person would tell the others "Let this serve as a lesson. Women are to be SEEN, and NOT heard." When Doctor Rhoades turned away, wondering HOW a woman in labor is not supposed to cry out? Doctor Rhoades thought that the ancient saying of "Women shall be seen, and not heard", was in regard to public speaking. This is when the voice growled "THIS way!", and Doctor Rhoades followed the lead, to another cabin. Doctor Rhoades hoped that what he saw, in this cabin, was a nightmare, or a mirage. What he saw would get any man arrested, in North America. What the doctor observed was a young woman, tied to a wooden table, with straps. She was naked yet what was odd was the ritual. While the woman screamed, on the table, someone, like a priest, stood over the woman, reading what Doctor Rhoades thought was a version,, of the gospel. Yet a different version. As the "preist" read from the "scripture", a man was "having his way", with the girl. This, while the priest woulld say something like "This union, consumated in the sight of the Lord." This was something Doctor Rhoades, seriously, doubted. What bothered the doctor, even more than the rape, was that the man, who was performing, with the girl, did not seem happy, or enthused, about the act. It was more like he was performing a simple duty. What Doctor Rhoades asked "WHY are you showing me this?" The voice would say "You need to understand the reason WHY we have reached out. You need to LEARN what is happening. You need to understand." When Doctor Rhoades would suggest "I understand rape, when I view it. What I dont understand is why the woman was whipped, repeatedly, while in labor." The voice would say "You need to understand." When the Doctor would suggest "What else do you have, to show me?" Doctor Rhoades would find himself dragged to a well, or pit. Inside, were chained girls. The voice would growl "Victims! Trespass! VIolation!" Now, Doctor Rhoades was beginning to understand. This group was kidnapping young women, probably starving them into submission, then using the scriptures to justify raping the girls. Victims, whose "lives" would be governed by the term "Seen, and NOT heard." Until this day, Doctor Rhoades had thought that the Salem Witch hunts were the worst twist, on holy writ. Now, the doctor had a new horror, to overcome. Focusing all of his mental reserves, Doctor Rhoades would command the voice "WHY have you tortured my patient, with this? Speak up! I command it!" This is when one of the women, from the pit, would appear, beside the doctor, saying "I have been trying to reach another soul, for months. I want people to know where we are. We are NOT dead. We are prisoner. Your pateint has been my first, real, connection. She MUST be made to SEE the truth." When Doctor Rhoades would suggest "What if I deliver your message. Would that free the patient, of your desires?" The woman would say "All we want is to be free." When Doctor Rhoades would ask "Where is this location?" The woman would project the information into the doctors mind. With that, Doctor Rhoades would say "Help is on the way. Just hang on." On the return trip, Doctor Rhoades could feel the urgency abating. This time, he was floating, not falling. Floating, like on a stream, of clear water. When he found himself back, within him own body, he would excuse himself, fromthe patient, for a moment, to inform staff of what he had learned. Once state, and federal, law enforceent were enroute, Doctor Rhoades would return to the patient, who would ask "What happened? I feel different." Doctor Rhoades would use his soothing voice to whisper "Lets look in the mirror, and see." Suddenly, the woman no-longer seemed afraid of the mirror. When the pair stood before the mirror, even Doctor Rhoades would see the skeleton face looking back at the woman. When the woman would ask, Doctor Rhoades would say "Be patient. It might take a moment." Sure enough, before their very eyes, the skeleton face would dissolve,, into that of a young woman. A woman, whoo would smile at both viewers, then fade, as soft as a whisper. When the patient would ask "Did we really?" Doctor Rhoades would say "Yes, they are safe, now. The torment is at an end." By the time the patient signed out of the clinic, three days later, the Department of Justice was engaging in a battle, with the courts. Since local courts insisted that religion had the right to exist, free from government mandate, the Justice Department had taken the case, to federal court. The "clans" members would be charged with dozens, if not hundreds, of cases, of rape, as well as torture. Not even the excuse "Our actions are protected by God's will." could save the "clan". A young womans torment was at an end. Now, while I am on location, I have agreed to stay on, long enough to see if I can help Benny. What did the man, truly, see?

RACE AND RELATIONSHIPS

SHUT DOWN! 2019 Boy was that a time, in America. After, passionately, shouting, for months, that the new Berlin Wall be built (and a new congress denying any funding) Mr. Trump actually thought that, if he shut down the federal government, until he got his way, and that Congress would "cave", to his demands, what would follow would shake the very foundations, of many government agencies. After losing any chance, at his "precious" wall, Mr. Trump had declared that the Texas/Mexico border be declared "hostile territory", and be turned into a "police state". When Congress held FIRM, Mr. Trump would have to carry out his threat. Shutting down enough, of the federal government, to cripple Congress into kneeling before him. What the multi-billionaire real estate developer could not understand was that, by shutting down government resources, he was not only hurting Congress, and the public, but tens of thousands, of government employees, as well. Employee's who, normally, look DOWN their noses, in contempt, at those who come, seeking assistance. Now, thanks to Donald Trump, federal workers would begin to see life, from the "other side, of the desk". Instead of the normal attitude, of saying "I have a job, so I dont CARE how bad things are, for you." During the shut down, the government employees would find themselves, as well, waiting in lines, at food pantries, and soup lines, begging for charity hand-outs. Now, government employees would learn how it felt to not know if they, and their families, would have a roof, over their heads. Thnakfully, Congress would reject the so-called "shut down" loans, which Mr. Trump suggested be offered, to federal workers. Congresses response, to these loans, had been simple: If peoples ability to pay bills is so important, to the White House, then WHY were the U.A.W., and other, union, workers denied such help, with Caterpillar, Keystone, Fiat-Allis, and other manufacturing employees needed the same assistance, in the 1980's, yet had been told "Get a good pair of walking shoes, and hit the pavement!" What made federal employee's such a "superior race"? This authors main hope is that, by the time the shut down is finished, that, MAYBE, just MAYBE, government workers will stop treating applicants like the people are "gutter trash". After all, we are ALL human. Are we not all created EQUAL? It is not this authors intent to be a "voice of terror", but I do think that a few months, without government paychecks, and with homes, and cars, going into foreclosure, that government workers might begin having more RESPECT, for fellow Americans. Especially after government workers must wait in line, at food pantries, begging for help.

SHUT DOWN 2019

SHUT DOWN! 2019 Boy was that a time, in America. After, passionately, shouting, for months, that the new Berlin Wall be built (and a new congress denying any funding) Mr. Trump actually thought that, if he shut down the federal government, until he got his way, and that Congress would "cave", to his demands, what would follow would shake the very foundations, of many government agencies. After losing any chance, at his "precious" wall, Mr. Trump had declared that the Texas/Mexico border be declared "hostile territory", and be turned into a "police state". When Congress held FIRM, Mr. Trump would have to carry out his threat. Shutting down enough, of the federal government, to cripple Congress into kneeling before him. What the multi-billionaire real estate developer could not understand was that, by shutting down government resources, he was not only hurting Congress, and the public, but tens of thousands, of government employees, as well. Employee's who, normally, look DOWN their noses, in contempt, at those who come, seeking assistance. Now, thanks to Donald Trump, federal workers would begin to see life, from the "other side, of the desk". Instead of the normal attitude, of saying "I have a job, so I dont CARE how bad things are, for you." During the shut down, the government employees would find themselves, as well, waiting in lines, at food pantries, and soup lines, begging for charity hand-outs. Now, government employees would learn how it felt to not know if they, and their families, would have a roof, over their heads. Thnakfully, Congress would reject the so-called "shut down" loans, which Mr. Trump suggested be offered, to federal workers. Congresses response, to these loans, had been simple: If peoples ability to pay bills is so important, to the White House, then WHY were the U.A.W., and other, union, workers denied such help, with Caterpillar, Keystone, Fiat-Allis, and other manufacturing employees needed the same assistance, in the 1980's, yet had been told "Get a good pair of walking shoes, and hit the pavement!" What made federal employee's such a "superior race"? This authors main hope is that, by the time the shut down is finished, that, MAYBE, just MAYBE, government workers will stop treating applicants like the people are "gutter trash". After all, we are ALL human. Are we not all created EQUAL? It is not this authors intent to be a "voice of terror", but I do think that a few months, without government paychecks, and with homes, and cars, going into foreclosure, that government workers might begin having more RESPECT, for fellow Americans. Especially after government workers must wait in line, at food pantries, begging for help.