Even though Lincoln's party released their ancestors from bondage,
I am quite sure they are not Republicans because of gratitude or
indebtedness.  Give them more credit than that, please.  While I
disagree with their political ideology, they were quite capable
of making up their own minds.

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Lalley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 11:17 AM
To: Gates, Scott; [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: OT: The cycle of democracy



--- "Gates, Scott" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Yes, Jim, but, Lincoln's Republican party was VERY different from
> today's Republicans. The same goes for the Democrats  Somehow, the two
> parties began drifting toward the center, then passed one another
> apparently without noticing. The only things that have survived are
> the names.

Scott,

I am sure, Mr. Powell, Mr. Abrahms, and Miss. Rice would agree with you.

-Craig

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