How is the horror many Americans (not only Confederates) felt at Lincoln's suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, the creation of a draft, or the creation of an income tax any more "hyperbolic" than the complaints about today's Federal overreach? If Obama suspended the write of habeas corpus, would it be "hyperbolic" of us to call it tyranny today? If not, why is it acceptable for Lincoln to do so but not Obama or any modern politician?
The nation isn't under armed attack right now.
If Obama suspended the write of habeas corpus, would it be "hyperbolic" of us to call it tyranny today?
Depends upon the circumstance but generally I would say no.
If not, why is it acceptable for Lincoln to do so but not Obama or any modern politician?
Because the nation was under armed attack.
BTW: The south instituted the draft first.
You do know that the Constitution specifically allows for suspension of habeas, and that congress subsequently confirmed Lincoln's actions, right?