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rampartd

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3. "honest abe " was a campaign slogan

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 12:45 AM

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that is a tall tale about the cherry tree.

hard to imagine campaigning in districts of illiterate hardscrabble homesteaders who might shoot you for showing up uninvited.

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Lawrence: Trump's war in Iran shows he doesn't know what he's talking about - The Last Word - MS NOW [View all] Rhiannon12866 Tuesday OP

"we can take them at their word" is not something that i can say about any living person rampartd Wednesday #1

Same here! Given that we started with George Washington and "Honest Abe," how did we end up with liars?? Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #2

"honest abe " was a campaign slogan rampartd Wednesday #3

Well then, I'll refer to a president that I knew in my lifetime - Jimmy Carter Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #4

from jimmy carter to present is like evolution turned upside down. rampartd Wednesday #5

Congratulations! And same here! But then I've been here since early 2003 Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #6

You know who does know what he's talking about? Malcolm Nance. soldierant Wednesday #7

Thanks for the reminder, I've been trying to keep up with his informative videos. He really does know what's going on! Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #8