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.

[Neets]

Good mornin Kass...snowin here again.

[gulfcoast6]

Gotta tell ya, THEY also talked funny, I smiled when they said 'youse guys', seems I have heard it here from a few of 'ya'll'.

I am off to get my cup # 2 at d house so, see ya'll in a bit.

[gulfcoast6]

The way it is going, they will not be able to eat pork much longer.

[kassie]

We are on a roll, sunshine two days in a row. Hope the snow moves out quickly for you without dropping too much. Roads ok this morning?

[Neets]

Slick in spots....yucky at best

[Bitwhacker]

(In my best Homer Simpson voice): Mmmmm....TV....

[Bitwhacker]

Soooo, I have decided that TODAY I will NOT wish Bit a happy birthday.

Words to live by, I say...;-)

[Guenevere]

Please, please please post the link to It is tough for a Southerner to move to the North

I have forgotten my linking skills, and this one has pictures and will give you a belly laugh to last the whole day!!!

Someone just posted it!!!....Oh please will you link it here!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIT!!!!.....(gee, you sure seem to have a lot of birthdays :^)

Good Morning Everyone :)

[Northern Yankee]

Morning Guennie.

Now you got me curious. (It's tough to be a southener...)

If its not posted, I will have to seek it out.

[Guenevere]

#49..Please, oh please.....IT IS SOOOOOO FUNNY!!!

[Neets]

Here ya go Guennie

[Molly Pitcher]

Thanks Nita!

Happy Birthday, Bit!!!

[Guenevere]

Thanks Neets....LOL

Molly will have a fit over this one :))

[Molly Pitcher]

Have a fit?? LOL! Okay, I'll read it, but first:

Blair's Finest HourThe Evening Telegraph

Judge says ban on CW is unconstitutional From my own state and home newspaper

Speaking with one voiceNY Post editorial

[lysie]

Good morning.

Brian Kilmeade is doing an excellent job interviewing our troops in Kuwait. His sincerity is quite touching.

Thank you F&F and Brian.

[Molly Pitcher]

He is just great over there!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIT

[Molly Pitcher]

Strong, very strong winds headed your way!

Woke up at 2 a.m. to the house shaking and noise like a jet flying overhead! It happened twice, then the wind subsided a little, but still about 30 mph...

[kassie]

Oh that is cute ! Poor kitty.

[kayak]

I went shopping for your birthday and all I found was this dumb t-shirt .......

Happy Birthday, Bit!!!

[Guenevere]

Morning :)

Off to CURVES