What if Abraham Lincoln had not been Assassinated?

History is Now Magazine ^ | Terra Bailey

[CondoleezzaProtege]

To ponder such a scenario is to delve into the realm of historical conjecture. However, by examining the political landscape of the time and Lincoln's own aspirations, it is possible to glean insight into what might have transpired had his life not been cut short by events.

Firstly, it's essential to consider Lincoln's vision for post-Civil War America. He was deeply committed to the principles of reconciliation and reconstruction, aiming to heal the nation's wounds and forge a path towards unity. In the aftermath of the Civil War, Lincoln sought to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union with leniency and compassion, prioritizing national healing over punitive measures.

Had Lincoln survived, it's plausible that his approach to reconstruction would have been markedly different from that of his successor, Andrew Johnson. Lincoln's conciliatory stance toward the South may have led to a smoother and more inclusive reconstruction process, potentially mitigating some of the deep-seated animosities that lingered in the aftermath of the war and potentially still do today.

Moreover, Lincoln's leadership style and political acumen would likely have played a pivotal role in shaping the post-Civil War era. His ability to navigate complex political terrain and build consensus across ideological divides could have paved the way for a more stable and harmonious transition from war to peace.

One of the most intriguing questions surrounding a hypothetical continuation of Lincoln's presidency is its impact on the trajectory of race relations in America. As a staunch advocate for the abolition of slavery, Lincoln recognized the need for fundamental changes in the status of African Americans in society. While his Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 marked a significant step forward, Lincoln understood that true equality would require sustained effort and political will.

[iamgalt]

Well l think a conversation about whether region should be allowed to separate is worth having. Look at Alberta or half of Ca.

[Brass Lamp]

I know I am turning back to a necrotic thread, but I could not help but notice that there is a malingering point of confusion for some people wherein "tax-paying" is misidentified with "tax collecting". Tax collectors are not paying consumers' taxes for them. A map of revenue gained through the income tax system will highlight the location of IRS offices occupied by bureaucrats who, themselves, are not actually PAYING the tax. The current Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. I will have to cut that guy a check next year, which he will COLLECT.

But for anyone who would still spitefully insist on the ridiculous claim that the final consumer does not bear the true pass-through expense of a tax already collected, I have a proposal to test your commitment to that claim. I've just read that the cost of heating oil in New Hampshire is about $3.63. Well, I think those are rookie numbers! I think my fellow Texans, generous folk we all are, should help those people achieve that $10 milestone I know they deserve by COLLECTING a 200% "extraction" tax right at the wellhead. Then I can flaunt map showing how much Texans somehow PAID in taxes for those poor, freezing bastards. I sure hope they appreciate it! If you don't agree, then maybe you aren't a patriot.

[Brass Lamp]

Why are you babbling stupid nonsense? Are you comparing abolitionists to Hitler's anti-Semitism??? How insane is that?

I'm saying that it is just as disingenuous to claim that an agenda of abandoning Blacks in Africa is "freeing the slaves" as a Hitler apologist claiming that the rounding-up of Jews was just "getting them out of the ghetto".

Really?? Genocide??

Which came closer to being actually exterminated, the Jews or the Native Americans? Who lost a larger portion of their population because of policies and direct actions taken by their respective governments?

No again. In no state prior to 1860, were laws intended to "keep Blacks out".

...Ohio

I have to ask, are you just posting things and hoping that no one tries to confirm your claims? You must think that people are too stupid to check, because Ohio, in particular, had some of the most draconian and racist laws imaginable.

Even Oregon, which had the most exclusionary laws of all, still recorded 128 freed-blacks in its first census, in 1860.

Which represents a real roll-back on that 1844 law allowing Oregonians to WHIP any Black merely entering the territory. There's that progress that Progressing guy must be thinking about.

[DiogenesLamp]

Your thought is in the right place, but I think you are talking over the heads of the people who need to understand what you are trying to say.

Also, add to that the fact *THEY DON'T WANT TO UNDERSTAND IT* and here we are.