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The gavel fell to open the Party's first nominating convention, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 17, 1856, announcing the birth of the Republican Party as a unified political force.
Originally posted by ThirdEyeofHorus
reply to post by Aihttik
Wasn't MY OP,
and yes, the real truth behind all this is that the MSM is behind Obama and will cover up his gaffes if they can, while the Left pummels Sarah calling her dummy and saying she doesn't know her history. I have read enough commentary on that one Paul Revere quote to last a lifetime. At best, they have created enough confusion by putting out different versions of his statement. These people are adept at creating confusion.
edit: ahahahaha! PBS says one version was the prepared statement and the other is the actual!!! hahaha that means that whoever wrote that speech either did not know his history or they deliberately meant to mislead. Either way, someone didn't know their history.edit on 10-9-2011 by ThirdEyeofHorus because: (no reason given)
Just because PBS wised up and fixed their deliberate editing of the obama transcript, doesn't excuse them for omitting the obama error in the first place. It just means wiser heads prevailed.
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
2. I go to look at the PBS website...the remarks in question are right there in the PBS transcript with a note saying that they PREVIOUSLY had the PREPARED speech posted (which didn't have the remarks in question) but they have now posted teh DELIVERED speech that DOES have the remarks in question.
Originally posted by The Old American
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
2. I go to look at the PBS website...the remarks in question are right there in the PBS transcript with a note saying that they PREVIOUSLY had the PREPARED speech posted (which didn't have the remarks in question) but they have now posted teh DELIVERED speech that DOES have the remarks in question.
So the Obama speech writer (actually writers) went back and added wrong information? Wow, that's pretty dumb. I'd have those writers fired if I were him. Or maybe that was an ad lib. In which case, he needs to stop campaigning in our 57 states. He must be really tired.
/TOA
Originally posted by BohemianBrim
Originally posted by The Old American
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
2. I go to look at the PBS website...the remarks in question are right there in the PBS transcript with a note saying that they PREVIOUSLY had the PREPARED speech posted (which didn't have the remarks in question) but they have now posted teh DELIVERED speech that DOES have the remarks in question.
So the Obama speech writer (actually writers) went back and added wrong information? Wow, that's pretty dumb. I'd have those writers fired if I were him. Or maybe that was an ad lib. In which case, he needs to stop campaigning in our 57 states. He must be really tired.
/TOA
what information do you believe was wrong?
look up the phrase "the party of Lincoln"
just because they dont teach history in school anymore, doesnt mean you cant learn it on your own.edit on 10-9-2011 by BohemianBrim because: (no reason given)
In 1856, the Republicans became a national party by nominating John C. Fremont for President. Four years later, with the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the Republicans firmly established themselves as a major political party. The name "Republican" was chosen because it alluded to equality and reminded individuals of Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party.
It would be easier just admitting you were wrong, the irony of you trying to blame PBS for being political here, is not lost on me sir.
Originally posted by centurion1211
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
So PBS got caught being political and then decided to do the right thing - for a change. Maybe they are worried about their funding.
At least I do try and post original articles.
Some like you just make their "living" here posting deflections, insults and cheap shots.
edit on Sat Sep 10 2011 by DontTreadOnMe because: Mod Note: Big Quote – Please Review This Link.
Originally posted by daskakik
reply to post by The Old American
Care to point out what information was wrong? Just in case it was Lincoln being one of the founders of the GOP then here's the answer straight from the GOP.
GOP: Who we are
In 1856, the Republicans became a national party by nominating John C. Fremont for President. Four years later, with the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the Republicans firmly established themselves as a major political party. The name "Republican" was chosen because it alluded to equality and reminded individuals of Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party.
edit on 10-9-2011 by daskakik because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by The Old American
What information is wrong? Let's start with the information that Lincoln founded the Republican party. The party was founded by Alvan Bovay, 6 years before Lincoln became their first nominated president, and he wasn't even their first nomination. The election of Lincoln in 1860 was their first major victory, but he had little to do with its founding, short of being a supporter and member.
The Rise of Abraham Lincoln
One former Whig who supported the Republican platform was one-time Illinois congressman and noted attorney Abraham Lincoln. He attended the party's first meeting in 1856 and liked what he heard and saw. The Republicans nominated Western explorer John C. Fremont as their first presidential candidate for the 1856 election. Fremont was defeated by Democrat James Buchanan. Over the next four years, Lincoln became a party leader, both at the state and national level. In 1860, he became the second Republican candidate. In November of that year, he became the first Republican president.