[detsaoT]

Well, Lincoln certainly provided history with a good example of the centralization of power by force. Consider the fact that Communist China considers him a great historical leader (China Finds A Hero in Lincoln?) Whether that use of power was justified is something I would debate, but setting that aside, I can certainly see where you're coming from. Forgive me if my reply came across too harshly, but it's not uncommon to see cut-and-run posters drop in on these occasions merely to insult someone else in the thread.

Regards,
~dt~

[stainlessbanner]

Interesting link detsaoT, thanks for posting.

It certainly skips around Lincoln's unconstitution actions prior to and during the war.

Related article from GOPCap: Lincoln's Unconstitutional Suspension of Habeas Corpus - an analysis of an impeachable offense (Bonus entertainment value: Wlat has some old posts on this one)

[sangrila]

No problem. I understand one questioning Lincoln's policies, but felt the poster was being ridiculous.

[sangrila]

Read some of the article. It is interesting and kind of funny in a way. Third/Second World dictatorship's always amuse me when they start discussing American historical figures and/or celebraties. I would personally label that as Chinese propaganda. Other nations play those games whenever we criticize another country for invading a nation in a territorial dispute. They will bring up Indians, Mexico, the Civil War, and any other event in American history that they feel undermines the legitimacy of our argument.