The Misinterpretation of Heroes

"Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
-Abraham Lincoln

I find it hilarious how the news media loves to draw connections between pet politicians and great historical figures when it serves their causes. However, when they are presented by the actually documented philosophies of great historical figures that contradict their own, those same men become dried up old fossils who had no idea what our day would be like or what changes would be needed.

In the spirit of that, today I’m considering the comparison people have been drawing between President Barack Obama and former President Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln Once said:

"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day."

Barack Obama once said:

"Who is Barack Obama? Contrary to the rumors you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father Jor-El to save the Planet Earth. Many of you know that I got my name, Barack, from my father. What you may not know is Barack is actually Swahili for 'That One.' And I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for president. If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it's possible that I'm a little too awesome."

Abraham Lincoln once said:

"Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration."

Barack Obama once said:

“I think when you spread the wealth around it's good for everybody.”

And…

“What do you think a stimulus is? It's spending - that's the whole point! Seriously.”

Abraham Lincoln once said:

"...I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side."

Barack Obama once said:

“You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt.”

And…

"It's not surprising, then, they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."

It occurred to me that my posts have been too serious lately. So, to prevent that, I am throwing in this video on the subject. It’s just for fun! Keep the faith and join the revolution.