Abe Lincoln Is A Smart Guy

This may be one of those presidents who was just ahead of his time. He couldn't of been in a better spot to show that genius. How many presidents at the time would of gone through with abolishing slavery. They would of been cutting off the money south, but, instead he pursued what was right. I would say that was an ahead of his time decision. But, this post isn't just about Lincoln abolishing slavery, it is about him being a genius. He is not my favorite president but he is probably one of the most influential presidents ever.

It is this quote that really catches my eye, it was the quote about a house divided cannot stand. At the time, he was talking about a nation and how a nation split could show weakness. But, I think it can also be about bipartisanship. Right now, speaker John Boehner is suing Obama with the hopes of impeaching him. The past 30-40 years and probably even longer, Democrats and Republicans never work together for what is best for the country. Yes, both have agendas and appeal to certain people, they are going after a vote, but that doesn't really work out. Yes, things get done, but Obamacare just came out and by the time the next Republican president gets in, it will just get pushed aside. So what good does it really do to have parties, I mean nothing ever gets done that benefits the country.

But, this isn't about this, this is about Lincoln being ahead of his time. I feel like he knew there would be a time when good leadership could really solidify the country. I think both parties working together is a pipe dream, having an opinion and a party is what money is made of. But, think about how stupid it is. Some of our best leaders fight against each other, instead of fighting for us. It does not make sense to me. I believe parties should work together, but does it go against what this country was built upon. Our country is built on checks and balances, competition, and everyone gets a say. So not having parties may defy the U.S. foundation, but I believe working together is key to a better United States. Our best leaders should be fighting for us and standing together. Abe Lincoln knew that, he was ahead of his time.