Appreciate the kind words, Mary. I've been learning more about Lincoln and thought I had enough material to craft a full article to share here. I'm glad it resonates with you!
Tom's earlier book "The Real Lincoln" is a MOA shot of re-education about America's 16th Tyrant. As the new President of the Mises Institute, Tom continues to crank out great reads.
I caught another Tom DiLorenzo interview that was more recent, but on the same general themes of Lincoln's legacy, plus some other articles he wrote. He's the go-to guy, it seems, for counter-government-schools history of Lincoln, and he's in good company at Mises!
Excellent points Dom! I listened to a book from the Mises institute this year that explained just how brutal Lincoln was. I was shocked, but knowing the track record of government, I shouldn't have been.
Was it more shocking to find out how brutal Lincoln and other celebrated presidents were/are? Or to learn that most people do, in fact, celebrate their actions?
For me the latter has been more disappointing.
Gotta keep showing people a better model than coercive civil authority (like, for instance, the best model of humane behavior ever, Jesus)!
Definitely how people celebrated their actions. People do not like to admit they are wrong, in general. Even when it hurts them. They tend to look at the person who shows them what they don't want to see as being "too negative" or not believing in what they are being shown.
Yes I agree! Jesus truly is the most compassionate yet dignified example of human ethics and behavior. An inspiration to us all.
Great article, thank you!
Appreciate the kind words, Mary. I've been learning more about Lincoln and thought I had enough material to craft a full article to share here. I'm glad it resonates with you!
Good piece.
Tom's earlier book "The Real Lincoln" is a MOA shot of re-education about America's 16th Tyrant. As the new President of the Mises Institute, Tom continues to crank out great reads.
I caught another Tom DiLorenzo interview that was more recent, but on the same general themes of Lincoln's legacy, plus some other articles he wrote. He's the go-to guy, it seems, for counter-government-schools history of Lincoln, and he's in good company at Mises!
Excellent points Dom! I listened to a book from the Mises institute this year that explained just how brutal Lincoln was. I was shocked, but knowing the track record of government, I shouldn't have been.
Was it more shocking to find out how brutal Lincoln and other celebrated presidents were/are? Or to learn that most people do, in fact, celebrate their actions?
For me the latter has been more disappointing.
Gotta keep showing people a better model than coercive civil authority (like, for instance, the best model of humane behavior ever, Jesus)!
Definitely how people celebrated their actions. People do not like to admit they are wrong, in general. Even when it hurts them. They tend to look at the person who shows them what they don't want to see as being "too negative" or not believing in what they are being shown.
Yes I agree! Jesus truly is the most compassionate yet dignified example of human ethics and behavior. An inspiration to us all.