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Unless you were educated in the South (), you know that Abraham Lincoln was NOT an abolitionist, bound and determined from Day One to free the slaves. Lincoln was personally opposed to slavery, but pragmatic when it came to policy.
At the time of his election, Lincoln had no intention of freeing the slaves, or extending them citizenship. It was only when the South revolted that Lincoln's policies (and presumably his personal beliefs) began to change.
As we all know, events of the war largely drove Lincoln's evolving policies on slavery and racial equality. Ironically, he is known to history as "The Great Emancipater".
So, to get to my point- could something similar be said for Barack Obama and gay Americans? Obama was initially opposed to equal rights for gays, personally, and as a matter of policy. But, his position "evolved", particularly when VP Biden more or less forced his hand, and he took a public stand at last in favor of gay marriage. Was that announcement a reflection of personal change, or a "war strategy" (2012 election)? Or maybe, both?
Will President Obama be known to history as The Gay Lincoln?
Obama is a self righteous coward who doesnt go against poll numbers. If he actually implemented policy he campaigned on you could argue he is/was the greatest president in recent decades, but alas here we are.
If I recall Obama was not even in office a year and the comparisons started with him and Lincoln. At least they both are from Illinois and started their political careers there. Other then that I think it is a silly comparison between bringing about the end of slavery and gays being allowed to marry. Big difference.
Obama will go down in history as one of the greatest Presidents in all history. Not since Reagan have we had such a beloved and popular President.
Disconnected much?
Gays connecting their right to marry, and abolishing slavery and the civil rights movement? Let me tell you something, there were no rainbow flags, parades, and designer condos for slaves and southern blacks in the 20th century. Talk about building a bridge FROM nowhere!
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), you know that Abraham Lincoln was NOT an abolitionist, bound and determined from Day One to free the slaves. Lincoln was personally opposed to slavery, but pragmatic when it came to policy.
