[Snerfling]

break up their government, and thus practically put an end to free government upon the earth

In other words, you can't quit and take your ball with you.

On another note, my appreciation for Licoln's understanding and eloquence continues to grow. We were in DC a few weeks ago and stopped by the memorial. Amongst the typical groups of students, the kids were mocking the "Four score ..."

As a kid, you're subject to teachers constantly haranging about the importance of the great men in our republic. It's only as you get older, and maybe even end up in a communications role, that you really begin to realize the level Jefferson, Lincoln, et al were operating.

[Grand Old Partisan]

My favorite quote about Lincoln is from the telegram from the 1860 Republican National Convention informing him of his nomination:

"To Abraham Lincoln. You are nominated. Glory to God."


My favorite Lincoln quote is:

"I, Abraham Lincon, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."


My favorite Lincoln story is when he visited Richmond at the end of the Civil War:

Recognizing him, black people knelt down before Lincoln expressing their gratitude, but the President said: "No, you must not kneel to me, but to your Father in heaven, and thank him for the freedom you will hereafter enjoy. And old black man then removed his hat and bowed to the President. Abraham Lincoln then removed his own hat and bowed in return.