he wasn`t honest. he was a war monger, waged war on civilians, tried to assassinate the Confederat government, brought german communists here to help fight his war of aggression
Modern times wouldn’t allow Abe or anybody else to get away with the things he did. The for-profit media don’t respect the office or person as they did a century ago – find a newspaper printed back then and you’ll know what I mean. And Abe broke parts of the Constitution – suspending the writ of Habeus Corpus, spending money without the approval of congress, sending the Army of the Potomac south without the approval of congress, etc. – in order to save it. Too bad Andy Jackson didn’t have the media to scrutinize him. Maybe the Cherokee expulsion wouldn’t have happened.
It is not only the media’s fault, it is the fault of every American that doesn’t scrutinize the people that are running for office, that just ‘go with the flow’. And that doesn’t work for the just the Presidency, it goes for every elected official starting in the towns and cities and on up. Otherwise, we(in Illinois) wouldn’t have two governors spending time in prison. Don’t listen to what these ‘tricksters’ say, watch their actions, they speak louder that words. Thank you, I’ll step down from my ‘soap box’ and retreat into ignominy.
@g55rumpyI was not aware of Germans or other foreigners having fought in our civil war. And I don’t know if the “Communist Manifesto”, published in 1848, had been widely received in the U.S. But I’m receptive to an assertion if credible resources are cited.
Aside from suspending the right of habeus corpus, ignoring the slavery issue until it was adventageous to gain European military support, and emancipating slaves only in states that were in rebellion, he was one hell of an honest President.
I have no doubt that many of our leaders want what is whats best for America. I feel that many of them truly believe they are working for the best interests of the country. But lets faces facts, What is probably in the best interest for me, is possibly not in the best interests for others. Therein lies the problem. Where I truly feel we went wrong is when we started allowing more and more federal control over the laws of the land. Those actions will not reverse without drastic action and I don’t think the country could stand it.But then, I don’t think the country is going to stand much more of whats currently going on.Looks more and more like a Catch-22.
Lincoln had a hard time getting elected for his very first office. His aim as president was to keep the country together. He needed a victory in battleto get the 13th Amendment on slavery passed. Otherwise, the South would see the act as desperation. Antietam was the go ahead.
Lincoln had a hard time getting elected for his very first office. His aim as president was to keep the country together. He needed a victory in battleto get the 13th Amendment on slavery passed. Otherwise, the South would see the act as desperation. Antietam was the go ahead.
Lincoln had a hard time getting elected for his very first office. His aim as president was to keep the country together. He needed a victory in battleto get the 13th Amendment on slavery passed. Otherwise, the South would see the act as desperation. Antietam was the go ahead.
Swalb%515 over 10 years ago
He’s in small company, Skyler.
2252895 over 10 years ago
Ain’t that the truth. Got worse with each new POTUS and look where were are now.
Allen Rymer over 10 years ago
I’m always surprised their pants don’t catch on fire…..
Llewellenbruce over 10 years ago
I wonder if Obama has a nickname?
g55rumpy over 10 years ago
he wasn`t honest. he was a war monger, waged war on civilians, tried to assassinate the Confederat government, brought german communists here to help fight his war of aggression
tripwire45 over 10 years ago
You’ve got that right kid, especially now.
2578275 over 10 years ago
Modern times wouldn’t allow Abe or anybody else to get away with the things he did. The for-profit media don’t respect the office or person as they did a century ago – find a newspaper printed back then and you’ll know what I mean. And Abe broke parts of the Constitution – suspending the writ of Habeus Corpus, spending money without the approval of congress, sending the Army of the Potomac south without the approval of congress, etc. – in order to save it. Too bad Andy Jackson didn’t have the media to scrutinize him. Maybe the Cherokee expulsion wouldn’t have happened.
IndyMan over 10 years ago
It is not only the media’s fault, it is the fault of every American that doesn’t scrutinize the people that are running for office, that just ‘go with the flow’. And that doesn’t work for the just the Presidency, it goes for every elected official starting in the towns and cities and on up. Otherwise, we(in Illinois) wouldn’t have two governors spending time in prison. Don’t listen to what these ‘tricksters’ say, watch their actions, they speak louder that words. Thank you, I’ll step down from my ‘soap box’ and retreat into ignominy.
GROG Premium Member over 10 years ago
Lincoln may very well be in a class by himself.
2578275 over 10 years ago
@g55rumpyI was not aware of Germans or other foreigners having fought in our civil war. And I don’t know if the “Communist Manifesto”, published in 1848, had been widely received in the U.S. But I’m receptive to an assertion if credible resources are cited.
luvdafuneez over 10 years ago
Ooooo – and don’t forget that RETIREMENT package…
tem01 over 10 years ago
And the least deserving of the moniker.
FireMedic over 10 years ago
Aside from suspending the right of habeus corpus, ignoring the slavery issue until it was adventageous to gain European military support, and emancipating slaves only in states that were in rebellion, he was one hell of an honest President.
cbrsarah over 10 years ago
Lincoln’s birthday is in February.
Swalb%515 over 10 years ago
Typical mentally deficient Teabagger.Go chase yourself. JMJ.
Swalb%515 over 10 years ago
Go troll on Fox News’ website. Oh, that’s right, YOU CANT !! You can’t handle the truth, Conservartroll . :-(
westny77 over 10 years ago
The kid has a point there. There was a movie also where Abe Lincoln fought Vampires. No other President did that.
ColonelClaus over 10 years ago
I have no doubt that many of our leaders want what is whats best for America. I feel that many of them truly believe they are working for the best interests of the country. But lets faces facts, What is probably in the best interest for me, is possibly not in the best interests for others. Therein lies the problem. Where I truly feel we went wrong is when we started allowing more and more federal control over the laws of the land. Those actions will not reverse without drastic action and I don’t think the country could stand it.But then, I don’t think the country is going to stand much more of whats currently going on.Looks more and more like a Catch-22.
danlarios over 10 years ago
Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln banana
kismet1018 over 10 years ago
Lincoln had a hard time getting elected for his very first office. His aim as president was to keep the country together. He needed a victory in battleto get the 13th Amendment on slavery passed. Otherwise, the South would see the act as desperation. Antietam was the go ahead.
kismet1018 over 10 years ago
Lincoln had a hard time getting elected for his very first office. His aim as president was to keep the country together. He needed a victory in battleto get the 13th Amendment on slavery passed. Otherwise, the South would see the act as desperation. Antietam was the go ahead.
kismet1018 over 10 years ago
Lincoln had a hard time getting elected for his very first office. His aim as president was to keep the country together. He needed a victory in battleto get the 13th Amendment on slavery passed. Otherwise, the South would see the act as desperation. Antietam was the go ahead.