Abraham Lincoln - for other reasons than others are stating - was a piece of garbage. People really don't understand history and he was heavily manipulated by the communists of his day that were within his circle of influence. Lincoln did not believe in the things that are attributed to him today; they were given to him as marketing points in order to manipulate public opinion in order to light the fuse of war in earnest. The "Civil War" was not at all ever about slavery (the cover story and manipulated history we read today), and it was more than just states' rights. It was more about their enormous economic success by not subjugating themselves to the taxation and supply chain problems with the northern states. There's a lot to be said on this topic, but I'll leave this as an exercise for the reader to research. It's truly fascinating and thoroughly ignored.
I agree with u/fsoawesome and would like to elaborate some. I really can't say I consider Lincoln to be "based." Like everything else in our history, the Civil War is a massively lied-about event. There are two sides to the story, and the only one we usually hear is propaganda. As they say, "the victors write history."
I cannot recommend that essay highly enough, even though it's almost a small book. Despite its length, it is WELL-WORTH reading the whole way through. At least read the section called "What Was Slavery Really Like?"
I stumbled upon this while looking for data about Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln, the Mormons, and the Civil War. There's a lot in it which seems to be talking about a Mormon religious viewpoint on him, but there's a lot of solid historical data too.
I'd like to conclude by saying, I don't hate Abraham Lincoln. But I think he was a flawed man and I disagree with many of his policies and decisions as a leader. We have transformed him into a golden calf that is seen as infallible and incapable of doing wrong. He was in a hard position in a difficult place in history (and I don't know his heart), but I can see that he made many mistakes and was surrounded by corrupt people. I am not God, and I will not judge whether there is innocent blood on his hands, but I truly believe there could have been MUCH more done to prevent the Civil War and preempt the bloodletting that occurred. Many Americans, black and white, Northern and Southern, suffered and died unnecessarily and cruelly in that war. I think Lincoln is too often absolved of any accountability in this crime.
I think he was a great President. It is true that he entered the Civil War reluctantly because of what it would do to the country. He did it because the South wanted to secede and that would also destroy the country. So the slaves being freed were a necessary outcome of the war because so many Northerners were against it. He was a very intelligent and introspective person.
Honestly, I would be ok with walling off NYC, DC, Chicago, San Fran, LA, Atlanta, Portland, and Seattle and they could be their own communist utopia. I want nothing to do with them.
It would be an added bonus if we could transport them to Mars so they don't annoy us so much.
Are you kidding? I am surprised Pelosi has not called for posthumous Lincoln impeachment hearings.
Abraham Lincoln - for other reasons than others are stating - was a piece of garbage. People really don't understand history and he was heavily manipulated by the communists of his day that were within his circle of influence. Lincoln did not believe in the things that are attributed to him today; they were given to him as marketing points in order to manipulate public opinion in order to light the fuse of war in earnest. The "Civil War" was not at all ever about slavery (the cover story and manipulated history we read today), and it was more than just states' rights. It was more about their enormous economic success by not subjugating themselves to the taxation and supply chain problems with the northern states. There's a lot to be said on this topic, but I'll leave this as an exercise for the reader to research. It's truly fascinating and thoroughly ignored.
George Washington had it right from the beginning: do not create political parties, they will be the death of the USA.
I agree with u/fsoawesome and would like to elaborate some. I really can't say I consider Lincoln to be "based." Like everything else in our history, the Civil War is a massively lied-about event. There are two sides to the story, and the only one we usually hear is propaganda. As they say, "the victors write history."
First of all, if you want a REAL understanding of the Civil War, you should read this: https://web.archive.org/web/20080707033637/http://ourworld.cs.com/mikegriffith1/chamberlain.htm
I cannot recommend that essay highly enough, even though it's almost a small book. Despite its length, it is WELL-WORTH reading the whole way through. At least read the section called "What Was Slavery Really Like?"
Also, read this: https://archive.org/stream/CreatureFromJekyllIslandByG.EdwardGriffin#page/n375/mode/2up
I suggest reading to page 373 at least.
Furthermore, for you to have a better understanding of Abraham Lincoln specifically, I recommend reading the following:
I'd like to conclude by saying, I don't hate Abraham Lincoln. But I think he was a flawed man and I disagree with many of his policies and decisions as a leader. We have transformed him into a golden calf that is seen as infallible and incapable of doing wrong. He was in a hard position in a difficult place in history (and I don't know his heart), but I can see that he made many mistakes and was surrounded by corrupt people. I am not God, and I will not judge whether there is innocent blood on his hands, but I truly believe there could have been MUCH more done to prevent the Civil War and preempt the bloodletting that occurred. Many Americans, black and white, Northern and Southern, suffered and died unnecessarily and cruelly in that war. I think Lincoln is too often absolved of any accountability in this crime.
Probably because most people don't know about this stuff. Trump may not either. Or he might just be catering to normies.
Read "The Real Lincoln", by author Thomas J. DiLorenzo
I think he was a great President. It is true that he entered the Civil War reluctantly because of what it would do to the country. He did it because the South wanted to secede and that would also destroy the country. So the slaves being freed were a necessary outcome of the war because so many Northerners were against it. He was a very intelligent and introspective person.
The cabal killed Lincoln. Go read everything this man ever wrote.
http://centerforaninformedamerica.com
They threw Lincoln away when they were done for various reasons. Lincoln was no hero, only a manipulated tool that became useless at that point.
Possibly, I don't know enough to assert otherwise. I just said the cabal killed him.
https://greatawakening.win/p/12hR7aBERk/x/c/4Dx3ikoqhcO
Honestly, I would be ok with walling off NYC, DC, Chicago, San Fran, LA, Atlanta, Portland, and Seattle and they could be their own communist utopia. I want nothing to do with them.
It would be an added bonus if we could transport them to Mars so they don't annoy us so much.