Underground February 6, 2012 Tonight’s PBS program about William Still was a truly excellent telling of one of the principal conductors of the Underground Railroad. O Canada! Our… Continue Reading
There are times I wish Wellstone was still in the US Senate December 8, 2011 The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook BTW – one of the truly serious accusations… Continue Reading
The original Republican Party September 21, 2011 Shouldn’t there be something like “originalism” when applied to the philosophy of a political party? If that was the case then the GOP would… Continue Reading
My Great Grandfather was legal September 19, 2011 But he wasn’t a very good farmer. I’ve been doing a little digging into family history on the eve of a family reunion. Here’s… Continue Reading
24 Books since becoming President… August 23, 2011 …Not bad! I especially enjoyed Lincoln, the Biography of a Writer myself. Continue Reading
Its bad enough that the GOP is embarassed by Lincoln… August 13, 2011 …its worse that they butcher what he believed, stood for and said. Continue Reading
Martel on the tepid defense November 15, 2010 Mr. Martell ably defends himself on the same page. “Grover claims zero tolerance for personal attacks but seems only to enforce the rule when… Continue Reading
For Southern Rights Hurrah August 16, 2010 I’m just sixteen pages from finishing a biography of Lincoln that I’ve commented on before. Its not a book for the beginner but it… Continue Reading
Ten day countdown July 30, 2010 This election represents both the shortest campaign I’ve ever been in (two months) and the one I’ve spent the least effort campaigning. I’ve had… Continue Reading
The turtle people June 21, 2010 I’ve had a strong identification with Old Abe since I told my Mom I thought I was homely in junior high and she told… Continue Reading
Harry’s Diary June 3, 2010 As I mentioned in a recent post this blog has elements of a diary about it. Look to the long list of topics on… Continue Reading
Now he belongs to the Ages February 12, 2009 It would be a terrible oversight today, on Abraham Lincoln’s 200 birthday, for this blog’s namesake to go unremarked on. A moment ago I… Continue Reading
Jan 20, 2008 January 20, 2009 When I was a child in 1960’s Topeka, Kansas I was very attuned to the centenary of the American Civil War. My father was… Continue Reading
A fit story for a Lincoln Democrat July 9, 2008 I liked this story of art and politics in Boston. Continue Reading
How dare Rod Grams campaign September 23, 2006 According to today’s News Trib Story Jim Oberstar will debate Rod Grams three times but no more because Jim is offended: “Oberstar said in a… Continue Reading
The Grams campaign makes an appearance. July 17, 2006 When I got back from my second trip to Secretary of State Kiffmeyer to turn in even more petitions I was surprised to find… Continue Reading
Petitioning Uniform July 9, 2006 Â This is me after gathering another 100 signatures yesterday. Mel took it right after I got back. Mel dropped by to offer his… Continue Reading
Taking Abe with me July 6, 2006 Oh yeah, I did find the shop and ordered their last five Lincoln t-shirts, size large. Since I’ve been swimming they should fit just fine even… Continue Reading
Lincoln Republicans April 13, 2006 Old habits die hard. I’m at the Airport in the Cities. (Should be on the plane to San Ann. Don’t ask) Tried to log… Continue Reading
Lincoln Republicans April 13, 2006 Old habbits die hard. I’m at the Airport in the Cities. (Should be on the plane to San Ann. Don’t ask) Tried to log… Continue Reading