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Originally posted by Rodeo
I'm not smart enough to figure out what America would look like if the secessionists had been successful ... and while that issue may have some academic interest, it really has no bearing on anything that is going on today.
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Yes, actually, it does just as I've stated. I've provided you with the references to the supporting documents. You may choose to verify or not, your choice.
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If you know nothing about George Bush, you still know that he is not guided by historical precedent. I don't think he could pass a 9th grade history exam, so I'm pretty sure he's not modeling his policies on footprints left by Lincoln.
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Since you've stated you know nothing of the history I've mentioned, you have no idea whether George W. Bush is following Lincoln's precedents, or not following them, or has never heard of them.
I've stated that Bush is using them, and in fact some of the recent court outcomes, based on cases involving Lincoln's activities, have been used to thwart a small portion of what Bush is attempting.
You must know history to know the present, and to have the slightest ability to project the future.