LINCOLN'S GOOD KARMA LEGACYLincoln is one of a handful of presidents that touch me. I've been reading yet another biography of the man, and it leapt out at me from the pages. When Lincoln ran for president, he was a relatively new and unknown candidate from Illinois, a back-woods lawyer having only served one term in Congress. Not favored to win, he was under-estimated by pundits and opponents, and it was his gift for words and persuasive speaking that was his strongest asset. He was eloquent yet unassuming. One of his great addresses was at Cooper Union in NYC. His primary opponent was presumptive, and his loss to Lincoln shocked everyone. He healed many political divisions, by embracing those of opposing parties (ultimately appointing some of them to his cabinet). He avoided pitfalls by being patient, preserving and measured in his responses, short of being taken advantage of. Sound like anyone we know? How ironic and karmic that Lincoln would free the very people who's lineage would eventually carry his torch in a most passionate and inspirational way.
Did I miss any parallels? Please clue me in.
Lincoln could, and Barack can. Yes we can.
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