And where do you fall in that mix?
BTW, did I miss your defense of Lincoln as practicing his presidency in such a way as to advance smaller, less intrusive government and lower taxes???
Well, if you insist then compared to Davis and his policies Lincoln did head the smaller, less intrusive government with lower taxes.
I also thought that Dr. Allende got some small portion of what he deserved (on 9/11) and that Admiral Pinochet was and is the single greatest hero in Chilean history.
I insisted on nothing in regard to Davis. I wanted your arguments on how Lincoln might be "conservative" as you recognize that term while freely massacring the federal constitution (as recognized by his appointed SCOTUS Chief Justice and Treasury Secretary Salmon Chase in post-war decisions). Lest you be tempted, Chase was more abolitionist than Lincoln.
Was the imposition of an unconstitutional federal income tax by Lincoln a lowering of taxation or a lessening of the size and intrusiveness of the fedgov??? Was the institution by Lincoln of an unconstitutional military draft an example of his dedication to smaller and less intrusive government???