AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 753) - [Remember the Trade Center, Pentagon, Flight 93!!]

FReepers and Various News Sources | 12 February 2003 | ALL OF US

[Neets]

43rd day of 2003 - 322 remaining

Wednesday, February 12, 2003
HONEST ABE DAY

His life was what America was all about. An average boy, born on this day in 1809 on a farm in a log cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was able to become the 16th President of the United States.

He studied hard, by the light of a fireplace, to become first, a lawyer, then a statesman. Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered U.S. Presidents, served his country during one of the most turbulent times in its history. The term of his presidency (1861-1865) encompassed the Civil War between the States. His Emancipation Proclamation made on January 1, 1863 to free slaves; and his Gettysburg Address given on November 19, 1863 at the site of one of the most famous battlegrounds of the Civil War are still held high as classic statements of democratic beliefs and goals.

President Lincoln was also responsible for one of the most popular holidays in the U.S.: Thanksgiving Day. He proclaimed that the last Thursday of November shall be observed as such. And so it was, and still is.

Abraham Lincoln lived during tragic times and died a tragic death. While watching a performance of Our American Cousin at Washington’s Ford Theatre, he was shot by John Wilkes Booth and died a few hours later. Lincoln was the first U.S. President to be assassinated.

‘Honest Abe’ earned his nickname when he was practicing law in Illinois. It was his unfailing honesty that made him known throughout the state. When convinced that his client was right, he could argue the case strongly. If not convinced, he was hardly powerful in his client’s defense. Lincoln would persuade clients to settle out of court even though that meant he would receive a lesser fee. And, when this was not possible, he could argue a case equally as well before a judge or before an uneducated jury. To Abe Lincoln, being a lawyer or President meant seeking the truth for client or for country.

[JRandomFreeper]

I'm going to call it a night.

God bless us all. Each, and every one.

/john

[Utah Girl]

I think the longer the thread, the longer the delay in the posts showing up. I've been on the Miguel Estrada filibuster thread, it is about 1500 posts, and takes up to five minutes for posts to appear.

[Utah Girl]

Night again, one and all. I'm soooo excited to be going home tomorrow for a very short vacation, that I can't sleep. I just reinstalled Netscape 7.01, it was pulling some exceptions on me. I finally got it to work, and now I'm finally sleepy. Everyone remember to call their senators and encourage them to vote for Miguel Estrada, end the stupid filibuster. Also call the Republican senators, they really hung together tonight. Orrin Hatch was great, answered all of the Dems lies without many notes. I just love it when he gets righteously indignant.

[Lorena]

Psalm 91

He that dwelleth in the secret place
of the most High shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord,
He is my refuge and my fortress:
My God;
In Him will I trust.

Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
And from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with His feathers,
And under His wings shalt thou trust:
His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;
Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;
Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand may fall at thy side,
And ten thousand at thy right hand;
But it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold
And see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the Lord,
Which is my refuge,
Even the most High,
Thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee,
neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For He shall give His angels charge over thee,
To keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands,
Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder;
The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Because He hath set His love upon Me,
Therefore will I deliver Him:
I will set him on high,
Because he hath known My Name.

He shall call upon me,
And I will answer him:
I will deliver him,
And honor him.

With long life will I satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.

[Lorena]

[kassie]

What a wonderful start! Thank you .

Good morning everyone. Are we running at 100% yet? Seems very slow to me, but maybe it's just my service?

[Dog]

New thread is up!!!!

[Guenevere]

#304...Thank-you....A wonderful Psalm to start the morning!