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DanTheFan

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He would have been appalled by Trumpocracy.


He understood that the heart of our American experiment -- "the last, best hope" -- was the peaceful transition of power following the vote of the people. After his election in 1860, southern states refused to accept the results and brought civil war down on the nation. Trump's unwillingness to accept the results of the 2020 election and his readiness to subvert that process with mob rule and lies are contrary to Lincoln's core principles.

In his address in December 1862, he concluded, "Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration, will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance, or insignificance, can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass, will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation."

We are at the same type of crossroads.
[Post edited by DanTheFan at 08/20/2022 6:22PM]

(In response to this post by SixerHoo)

Posted: 08/20/2022 at 6:17PM



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  Then, he became Woke ** -- NJHoo 08/20/2022 7:15PM
  A great man. -- psychobilly 08/20/2022 7:19PM
  Lincoln: "All honor to Jefferson." -- DanTheFan 08/20/2022 7:42PM
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  He would have been appalled by Trumpocracy. -- DanTheFan 08/20/2022 6:17PM
  That they freed the slaves from democrats ** -- Mr Wahoo 08/20/2022 5:55PM
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