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Re: *is in total agreement.*

Posted By: Phil (static-64-65-138-250.mspcovdsl.eschelon.com)
Date: 6/9/2003 at 7:57 p.m.

In Response To: *is in total agreement.* (Seraph)

Lincoln was -not- a Radical Republican. Lincoln was a moderate.

Lincoln was a social moderate, yes. But I believe Lincoln was also a radical in that he was willing to test the mettle of the Union, and gamble the future of the nation, in support of principles the Union believed were essential to the nation’s survival.

There's nothing wrong with being a radical, as such, if your motives are just. Lincoln has been judged by history, and history has found him justified. History will one day judge Bush as well, but I have my doubts that he will fare as favorably.

Based on my knowledge of Abraham Lincoln, he would probably disagree and disaprove of Bush's "tactics"

I think, based on his experiences and the nature of American politics at the time, that Lincoln would be almost completely unable to fully understand the complexity and nuance of modern foreign policy. It's difficult enough for those of us raised in this environment. For a 19th century, back woods, Illinois statesman it would be positively alien. However, I do believe Lincoln wouldn't look favorably on backing out of treaties and leaving most of our allies twisting in the wind. But then, I can't think of another president who would.

-Phil.

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