Does this cartoon move you?
Obama and Lincoln do the fist bump thing. Finishing what was started over 150 years ago. We've come a long way baby ;)
Yeah, I admit it
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Nah, too sappy
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Actually that's not true. The Lincoln vs. Douglas debates were basically 7 debates about slavery. Lincoln argued that slavery was wrong, and his oratory excellence gained him national recognition. As president he felt it was his duty to protect the constitution and because the constitution allowed slavery, he didn't try to abolish it. Later though, he was able to abolish slavery under the guise of doing it as a way to help preserve the union.
Supporting Evidence:
Lincoln Douglas Debates
(en.wikipedia.org)
498 days ago | Tagged As: Nah, too sappy
Lincoln favored Big Business over the Unions and Working Class. He did everything he could to win a war, no matter how many rules he broke (suspending Habeas Corpus and going against the Supreme Court ruling). Plus, he had that crazy ol' southern boy personality (actually, A LOT like George Bush) and was known as awkward and didn't take things that seriously. Obama and Lincoln are nothing alike. 498 days ago | Tagged As: Nah, too sappy
Ok...., I got goose bumps.... and they started doing the goose bumps fist bump thing ;) Regardless of who you voted for, this cartoon should move you even if just a little. I wonder if the fist bump thing will become standard fare at the white house? ;) 499 days ago | Tagged As: Yeah, I admit it
It was alright, but if you want to see something really moving read this:
Supporting Evidence:
I didn't vote for Obama Today
(www.talkingpointsmemo.com)
499 days ago | Tagged As: Nah, too sappy
What a stunning and well written story. Thanks for finding it and sharing it with us today. Now THAT'S a mover! As for the cartoon I think it was appropriate and warm. The 16th President who ended slavery bumping with the first black person in the history of this country to become the 44th President...very nice, indeed! 499 days ago | Tagged As: Yeah, I admit it
One time this guy was dating this girl but he wanted out and I told him, "The truth will set you free" so the next time she asked him if her pants made her ass look big he said, "No, your fat ass makes your ass look big!" and she dumped him. So you see, it worked!
Supporting Evidence:
testking PMI-001
(www.real-testking.com)
184 days ago | Tagged As: Yeah, I admit it
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No matter how much I try, I can't picture this as "moving" me. Cartoons in themselves are often light and humorous, and the jaunty, informal attitude associated with fist bumping doesn't quite help. Perhaps a painting of Obama looking up at Lincoln's statue would have moved me more. 499 days ago | Tagged As: Nah, too sappy
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