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RubyMoonNite
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https://archive.thinkprogress.org/abraham-lincolns-warning-about-american-demagogues-like-trump-a5ba8a5765f6/
somethingsomethingwittyhere
SomeDetroitGuy
He's similar to Lincoln in that both of them ignored the Constitution and committed blatantly illegal and Unconstitutional acts when they felt like it. The difference was, Lincoln did it to keep the US together and Trump does it for enrichment of himself and his friends. Andrew Jackson is actually a better comparison as Jackson sold off government posts to corrupt friends who used them for personal gain.
InablueMule
i read part of one of Lincolns inaugural addresses. He talked about Uplifting the next generation ;as we stand on the shoulders of those before us
PhantomOfKrankor
rulek
We know That man is a sociopath. Focus on the people supporting and electing sociopaths
geekyfarmer
Inspired by the immortal words of Lincoln, "What is the absolute least amount of money it will take to keep the porn star quiet?" As true today as in Honest Abe's day.
Hawkgirl203
Lincoln freed the slaves. trump, via racism, fascism, and cruelty is trying to bring it back.
TheRealR0tb3rt
Well judging by the last 12 month, I'd say there is a pretty good chance for a third Lee Harvey Oswald or he stumbles and falls down the stairs which would be a relief for the entire planet. Either way, the only one he will ever make happy is the Mexican that digs his grave.
Xeiom
It's a shame Trump never got to meet Lincoln, the both would have benefited I think. Lincoln could have taught him about the many virtues required to be a formidable president and Trump could have taught Lincoln how to move his head to the side at the right moment.
SleepyHollowAppleTree
JustJoe2047
meganical
Funny, I don’t remember Lincoln being married to an immigrant, getting divorced twice, having any ties to Russia, being born into wealth, having tiny hands, hating on dark-skinned people, using Christianity for his reputation or politics, having sex with minors, paying a pornstar for sex, denying science, destroying the environment for money, or going after his political opponents. The list goes on. I see absolutely no connection between them besides being born a white male in the U.S.
Nightcaste
Abe Lincoln physically wrestled with at least two of his opponents, and he wasn't exactly a fan of brown people. The Emancipation Proclamation was not something he personally agreed with, but it was the right thing for the country so he did it.
Nightcaste
Still doesn't say much when Trump will neither participate in physical activity or do something he doesn't like because it's the right thing to do, so... 🤷♀️
GRaffted
He also didn’t use Abe’s bible like it wasn’t there.
RubyMoonNite
He used Lincoln’s bible during the January 20, 2017 inauguration when he started his first term.
PointyHairedJedi
Somebody get that man a theatre ticket, stat.
Goatfer
EndlingGer
Isn’t he in the stadium today?