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"Killing Lincoln"

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Fatboy128, Mar 10, 2012.

  1. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Just finished the book Killing Lincoln. I am enthralled by early American history especially the Civil War years. I really enjoyed this book. What we learned in school and what really was the case around the killing of President Lincoln suprised the heck out of me. If any of you are interested, read the book! ;)
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    Thanks for the info , sounds like my kinda book (is it over 100 pages) ? not sure I can read that much then that :rolleyes:
    I sen a email the other day about post ww11 about Athens TN where a bunch of Vets got fed up with local law & took over the voting boxs to make sure they did'nt cheat , it's based on a true story , I think they made a movie to come out soon
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    I'm not much of a reader anymore but the book was very easy reading, no words over 8 letters long! :roflmao:
    Fatboy128, Mar 11, 2012
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    He-hee! I read a lot and I may get a copy. Not too long ago, I read the TRUE stories of Washington, Jefferson & Franklin. Great insight into the revolutionary war.
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    Yep, it's amazing to find out about our forefathers. Washington really had a tough time of it. The liberals don't want the kids to know (learn) just how Washington and the rest of the early leaders of this country leaned on prayer to God to pull them thru the trials. Another great book is "To Try Men's Souls" by Newyt Ginrich. Amazing fortitude and FAITH. I truly believe that if I were a decision maker or King of USA, I would insist that ALL of American history be taught in schools. REading, writing, arithmatic and ALL of American History. I wish I was more into it when in school.
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yes i agree , & now adays all they teach these kids here is how to pass that damn state test :banghead:
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    Yep. All day today my wife has been sheding tears over the work-load she has got thanks to the state tests. She teaches 1st grade and the state tests are making poor students look great and great students look bad. A bunch of bureacrats deciding how and what kids should learn and how the kids should be evaluated. She used to love the job when she only had to teach kids to learn them. Now she has to teach them how to pass state tests. She has to last 5 more years to get her 20 in then we be outta hear.:cussing:
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    Isn't it interesting how our forefathers placed the ultimate authority in God and were not afraid to say "In God we trust".

    Now, some people are pressuring the gov't to remove all references to God. These folks secretly wish to de-stabilize all authority in hopes of causing chaos in the world. Satan loves chaos, and he loves these people.
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    Amen, good message in that short paragraph!
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    Got the kindle app on wifes iPad, great reader, print is easier to see
    than in even hard backed (like hardback books better)
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