Republicans, Let us Honor Abraham Lincoln Today

National Park Service ^ | 9/15/2003 | RepublianWizard

[republicanwizard]

Freepers,

Unfortunately, I forgot to post the first two debates, but from now on, I will be posting the transcripts of the Lincoln-Douglas debates on the appropriate date for your reading and study as a reminder of the ideals of the incomparable Lincoln.

[republicanwizard]

Admin Moderator, Please Correct Republican spelling in headline.

[Clemenza]

Bump for Abe the Railsplitter.

I'm surprised the Neoconfederates haven't come on this site yet to accuse Lincoln of genocide.

[republicanwizard]

Yes, all honor to Lincoln. I'm ready for the traitors if they come again. Let's rally round the flag.

[Restorer]

Them boys could sure talk! A level of political discourse that makes today look utterly ridiculous by comparison.

[republicanwizard]

Yes, the opening debater had 60 minutes. Then the other responded for 90 minutes, followed by a 30 minute conclusion. However, the debates were somewhat repetitious. The Trumbull charge was debated ad nauseum.

[Skooz]

Oh, they'll be here for sure.

[#3Fan]

Them boys could sure talk! A level of political discourse that makes today look utterly ridiculous by comparison.

Isn't that the truth. We passed the height of civilization a few decades ago. :^) Seems like less and less people have the ability to reason any more. They just eat up what they're fed and don't even think about anything.

[republicanwizard]

This was another popular version, called the Battle Version, of Rally Round the Flag:

I thought it appropriate should the Rebels come again.
________________________________________________________
We are marching to the field, boys,
We're going to the fight,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom,
And we bear the glorious stars
For the Union and the right,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
Chorus:
The Union forever!
Hurrah boys hurrah!
Down with the traitor, up with the star,
For we're marching to the field, boys,
Going to the fight,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom!

2. We will meet the Rebel host, boys,
With fearless heart and true,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom,
And we'll show what Uncle Sam has
For loyal men to do,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
Chorus:

3. If we fall amid the fray, boys,
We'll face them to the last,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
And our comrades brave shall hear us
As they go rushing past,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
Chorus:

4. Yes, for Liberty and Union
We're springing to the fight,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
And the vict'ry shall be ours
For we're rising in our might,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
Chorus:

[republicanwizard]

I know. It is the truth. To be honest, I doubt many of those that heard both gentlemen understood what was going on. They were continually reprimanded for shooting their mouths off, but still, it must have taken great concentration.

I would give nearly anything to have been a fly on the wall during Sumner's Crime Against Kansas.

[montag813]

Hey, wasn't Lincoln a fag?

[republicanwizard]

Yes, of course. He fathered four sons with Mary Todd and nearly killed himself after Ann Rutledge's death. Quite the type, no?

[Grand Old Partisan]

Abraham lincoln was the second greatest Republican who ever lived, after Thaddeus Stevens.

[Sam's Army]

Hw was also known for challenging blind men to duels.

[republicanwizard]

Ah my friend, we may disagree on that point. I'd put Lincoln first and Sumner second. Sumner was quite a heroic character.

Why Stevens?

[afz400]

"I'm surprised the Neoconfederates haven't come on this site yet to accuse Lincoln of genocide."
Well Linclon didn't exactly like Indians, he wanted to send the blacks back to Africa and he let Sherman kill a bunch of teenage kids as a "Christmas present" to him. Not everyone thinks the guy was a good President.

[republicanwizard]

Jefferson Davis was partially blind, suffering from severe eye problems, but I have no recollection of Lincoln ever challenging him. Do you mean Shields? Please provide evidence?

[Grand Old Partisan]

You can read his bio on the website for my book, on which he is on the cover. He was a helluva guy, demonized by hordes of Democrat history professors.

[republicanwizard]

"Well Linclon didn't exactly like Indians"

Lincoln repeatedly noted to the Know-Nothings that the only native Americans were the American Indians. Basic knowledge of his life should tell you this.

"he wanted to send the blacks back to Africa"

Better to send them back to Africa than to enslave them, no?

"Sherman kill a bunch of teenage kids as a "Christmas present" to him."

A pathetic allegation. As irrational and stupid as the "Picayune Butler" charge.

[republicanwizard]

Oh I read it. Well done.