141 years ago today, Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address.

[MsUSA]

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/gadd/ Wow, the speech was only 2 minutes in length and half of the 15,000 people there didn't even hear it. Lincoln thought it was a terrible speech, but all these years later, it turns out to be one of his best.

[donhakman]

1. compared to W

[mirandaod]

3. Great graphic.

Says it all, really.

[hatrack]

2. And it's been downhill all the way since then

Does anyone on this board remember when words had meanings? When statements had content? When ideas mattered?

I think I remember, but I'm so busy shoveling back the bullshit that I'm getting a bit foggy.