Lincoln was the first republican president, what does that have to do with Obama?

[LonesomeTriZ]

I am a little confused here. I thoroughly enjoy studying this nation’s history. I am particularly interested in the period of 1861 to 1865. I have also studied the 1850’s because that is the time period most responsible for the War of Southern Independents. Naturally, Lincoln would be a subject of study because of his role during this time period. Now, whether you agree with his decisions or not has nothing to do with my question. Lincoln was like any other president, he made mistakes and is remembered in the way people chose to see the outcome of his action and decisions. My question is this; he was this nation’s first republican president. Why is it the democrats are comparing Obama to Lincoln? I even watched an interview the other day where a woman said “Obama is going to be the next in a line of great democratic presidents. Just like Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Lincoln.” Am I missing something here? I was hoping some of those who may be a bit more familiar with this aspect of our history can enlighten me. I am not trying to start a political debate; I just thought this was interesting.

[chris200x]

I don't understand that. A presidents legacy usually is remembered years.. if not decades after he serves. An example of that would be when president Reagen passed away. I remember watching it on TV and I remmeber them talking about this very thing.

This guy is in office two months.... For them to compare him to anybody yet is just plain dumb.

Or maybe I just don't understand your question?

[LonesomeTriZ]

I agree, but his supporters have been doing since before he was even elected.

[hublake]

Obama has said himself that he has always admired and respected Lincoln. That doesn't mean he is compared to him. Maybe because they are from the same state.

[LonesomeTriZ]

Have you not seen the news stories where the compare the two?

[TimSr]

Trying to compare him to Reagan also.
With Lincoln, another civil war maybe?


Better buy your Obama commemorative plates now. They are limited edition.

[smvorndran]

Obama's going to take away your 3-wheelers. Lincoln wouldn't.

smvorndran

[factoryX]

lol, didn't lincoln like guns also? So there is 2 things, They share the same views on unions...Oh, they both used african americans as a political tool...

[300rman]

its because the morons arent educated in history..........nothing more

[DixiePlowboy]

Obama has said himself that he has always admired and respected Lincoln. That doesn't mean he is compared to him. Maybe because they are from the same state.

Obama's from Kentucky?

Lonesome:
I'm pretty well versed in mid-19th Century political and military history, and I can't answer your question other than to state that "ignorance" has something to do with comparing the two.....and that it's not likely that the truth about Lincoln can be discussed without starting a political discussion.

Obama will likely have his own National Holiday before his first term ends....no matter what he brings or leaves at the table.

smvorndran:
No, if he's like Lincoln, he'll just take away the 3-wheelers in the south and allow everyone else to keep theirs


factoryx:
You found the best similarity....using people of African descent as a political tool.(nail-on-the-head icon here!)

and....300rman summed this up perfectly.

[hublake]

DixiePlowboy

I think you will find that Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and he represented the state of Illinois in the US Senate. Couldn't find any connection to Kentucky.

[300rman]

obama was born in nigeria or something. if you want to buy into that hawaii BS, then go for it, but i wont be spoon-fed by the media, thanks.

[scooterroo]

wow, this is a total waste of bandwidth...

[dizasterzrfun69]

Oh, they both used african americans as a political tool...

[LonesomeTriZ]

One similarity I see is both men have been given way more credit than either deserve.