And I responded in yet another case you have failed to address:
Not really.
Should we take your word, or someone alive at the time:
"Viewed from the genuine abolition ground, Mr. Lincoln seemed tardy, cold, dull and indifferent; but measuring him by the sentiment of his country, a sentiment he was bound as a statesman to consult, he was swift, zealous, radical and determined."
--Frederick Douglass
Your repeated, "not really" is just part of your disinformation campaign.
When the whole record is considered, Mr. Lincoln looks pretty good.
Walt
Whole record? No Walt. You posted a single one line quote from Frederick Douglas and declared it to have been the whole record. Lincoln had his praises among contemporaries but also his criticisms.
On the slavery issue in particular, William Lloyd Garrison and Lysander Spooner both had significantly less than flattering things to say about Mr. Lincoln. And if you want to get into another match of appealing to authority as you so often do, two still beats one. So I win.
I must admit I am surprised at one thing though. At least you didn't quote McPherson!