The Day Lincoln was shot

**Galician** · 14th April 10, 08:39 AM

Today marks the anniversary of John Wilkes Booth's shooting of President Lincoln. He lingered in a coma till 7:22 the next morning.

It seems that his presidency remains as controversial now as it was then.

**macwilkin** · 14th April 10, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

Today marks the anniversary of John Wilkes Booth's shooting of President Lincoln. He lingered in a coma till 7:22 the next morning.

It seems that his presidency remains as controversial now as it was then.

I'll try to steer this thread away from controversy, and point out a book published last year about Lincoln and Robert Burns:

http://www.siupress.com/(S(vmvaaw55a...urns,5420.aspx

T.

**Galician** · 14th April 10, 09:05 AM

Cool connection!

The author's premise makes a lot of sense.

And I hope that we can at least honor Lincoln's commitment to serving his country to the best of his ability.

**macwilkin** · 14th April 10, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

Cool connection!

The author's premise makes a lot of sense.

And I hope that we can at least honor Lincoln's commitment to serving his country to the best of his ability.

You'll get no arguement from this Midwestern Mudsill!

T.

**castledangerous** · 14th April 10, 09:27 AM

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**macwilkin** · 14th April 10, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by castledangerous

When did this forum become the place for neo-confederalists?

I don't think it has, and I'm about as "Yankee" as they come.

T.

**Bugbear** · 14th April 10, 09:38 AM

I have a book that seems to be pretty good for looking up Lincoln facts vs. myths, "Did Lincoln Own Slaves? And Other Frequently Asked Questions," by Gerald J. Prokopowicz: 2008. All kinds of interesting Lincoln related information in it.

**McClef** · 14th April 10, 09:42 AM

Spookily enough I have a photo that I took in 2005 of Abe inside his memorial as my current computer wallpaper!

**Chas** · 14th April 10, 09:43 AM

What is a neo-confederalist and, for that matter, what is a confederalist?

Regards

Chas

**Tobus** · 14th April 10, 10:29 AM

In the most respectful manner I can muster, I would like to know why it's acceptable to "honor" Lincoln and his actions/agenda on this forum, but any opposing viewpoint is considered "political" and subject to moderation. I think it's a fair question.

Isn't this entire subject doomed to get political?