cqpolitics.com - 1/15/2009
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It’s easy to make comparisons between President-elect Barack Obama and former President Abraham Lincoln. We have the Illinois connections and then the hovering, dark clouds of war, a nation divided and in crisis, and other similarities that provide a historic link. Drawing a line between the two ...
telegraph.co.uk - 1/15/2009
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telegraph.co.uk —
The American lady who called to see if
I would appear on her radio programme was specific....
"We're setting up a debate," she said sweetly, "and we want to know from your perspective as a historian whether George W Bush was the worst president of the ...
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History will show that George W Bush was right
pajamasmedia.com - 1/16/2009
politicalnewslive.blogspot.com - 1/18/2009
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politicalnewslive.blogspot.com —
As the presidential inauguration soon approaches, Barack Obama
has used Abraham Lincoln for a source of inspiration....
Jim Axelrod reports on the similarities between the two politicians.
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Video: From Lincoln To Obama
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Getting Out Ahead of The Curve
Talking Points Memo —
... Just got in this email from Congressional Quarterly touting a column titled "History May See Lincoln-Like Greatness in Bush": ...
'Lincoln-like greatness'
Political Animal —
'LINCOLN-LIKE GREATNESS'.... As difficult as it is to see the Bush presidency as anything but a failure, it's fascinating to see some of his fans give it a shot. Richard Connor has a new ...
RIGHT OR WRONG, BUSH MADE AN IMPACT
Right Wing Nut House —
... then it was too late. We wll never know because when South Carolina seceded from the union, he failed to act. He failed to hold on to federal forts and customs houses in the south as the rebels seized them one after another. He failed to resupply Fort Sumter. State after southern state voted themselves out of the union and he basically kicked the can down the road. James Buchanan makes the presidency of George Bush look like a smashing success. None of those presidents placed their mark on history the way that Bush has. For good or ill, George Bush will be remembered as a ...
why comment sections are important
skippy the bush kangaroo —
... case in point: cq politics guest columnist richard l. connor writes a piece titled history may see lincoln-like greatness in george w. bush. ...
Which Is the Real Headline?
The Mahablog —
One of these headlines is real. Guess which one?
“Titanic Docks in New York — Sinking Was a Hoax”
“To Settle Debt, U.S. Gives New Jersey to China”
“History May See Lincoln-Like Greatness in George W. Bush”
“Angelina Jolie Admits She Is a Space Alien”
Answer.
Late afternoon/early evening open thread
Daily Kos —
Nomination for the most delusional headline of the day: History May See Lincoln-Like Greatness in George W. Bush by Congressional Quarterly guest columnist Richard L. Connor. The comments attached to the article are priceless. Open thread yourselves away ....
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History Will See Lincoln-Like Greatness In Bush... Not Obama
Gateway Pundit —
Abe Lincoln fought for victory. Barack Obama chose defeat. Obama hesitates to make decisions. He stands firm in his positions until he doesn't. Unlike Lincoln, Barack Obama suffers poor judgement in choosing spiritual mentors who are spiritually bankrupt. Unlike Lincoln, Obama turns his back on those who are suffering and would rather appease evil than confront evil. Already it is obvious that Barack Obama lacks the same integrity of Abe Lincoln. Abe Lincoln was a friend to the downtrodden and weak. Barack Obama is a friend of thugs and despots. Certainly, George W. Bush is ...
Bush to give farewell speech tonight
Sister Toldjah —
At 8 PM ET. I’ll be checking it out on Fox.
This morning I wrote about Andrew Roberts piece where he predicted how history would view President Bush on the issue of the global war on terror. It’s a piece that I’m sure has made liberals’ heads spin. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Publishing Co CEO Richard Connor wrote a similar piece here for CQ Politics, but went over the top in his comparison of Bush to Lincoln.
Slate.com’s got a mixed bag of “farewell” coverage of our 43rd president, which you can view/read ...
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