Op/Ed: "The Party of Lincoln?" I think not!

"The Party of Lincoln?" I think not!

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Folks, this “Party of Lincoln” nonsense has been a pet peeve of mine for years now, and I’ll tell you why:

Emancipation is about the most socially Liberal, anti-business policy ever handed down by a President of either Party. If Lincoln were a Republican today, he’d be arguing that freeing the slaves would be “a hardship, thrusting millions into unemployment, and devistate business unable to compete in the world market due to increased labor costs.”

It strikes me odd that Conservative Republicans today that proudly use the phrase “Party of Lincoln” are proud of something so antithetical to their own beliefs. They aren’t saying “Party of Lincoln” because of Lincoln’s tax policies. They aren’t saying “Party of Lincoln” because of Lincoln’s fiscal responsibility. They aren’t saying “Party of Lincoln” because of Lincoln’s dedication to smaller government, anti-abortion or institution of religious doctrine into government. No. when they say “Party of Lincoln”, they are boasting about one thing and one thing only: Emancipation… freeing the slaves… the most socially Liberal, anti-big business proclamation EVER handed down by Washington. A proclamation so Liberal it makes FDR look like Rush Limbaugh.

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