o'12! - Parallels of Lincoln and Obama [redux]

From: lc Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I'm sure most of us have read the so-called comparison of Lincoln and Kennedy, but did you ever consider the relationship between Obama and Lincoln? You might be surprised.

Parallels of Abraham Lincoln and B. H. Obama:

1. Lincoln placed his hand on the Bible for his inauguration.  Obama used the same Bible.
2. Lincoln came from Illinois.  Obama comes from Illinois .
3. Lincoln served in the Illinois Legislature.  Obama served in the Illinois Legislature.
4. Lincoln had very little experience before becoming President.  Obama had very little experience before becoming President.
5. Lincoln rode the train from Philadelphia to Washington for his inauguration.  Obama rode the train from Philadelphia to Washington for his inauguration.
6. Lincoln was a skinny lawyer.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
7. Lincoln was a Republican.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
8. Lincoln was in the United States military.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
9. Lincoln believed in everyone carrying their own weight.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
10. Lincoln did not waste taxpayers' money on personal enjoyments.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
11. Lincoln was highly respected.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
12. Lincoln was born in the United States.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
13. Lincoln was honest, so honest he was called Honest Abe.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
14. Lincoln saved the United States.  Obama is a skinny lawyer.
           
Just a little reminder.  Pass it on.  Mark your calendars!

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