Special “Historical Perspective” E-dition

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017
Bluegrass Birthrights
Bluegrass Bureau Chief Ken CamBoo says our Kentucky-born 16th President’s birthday is coming up on Sunday, and he’s waiting for the inevitable comparisons between the old rail-splitter and Obama by our Obama Supporters in the Press, who just can’t get over the fact that our worst president in American History is no longer in office. So with a little help from Hurley the Historian, The Blower presents these fact-checked similarities and contrasts:

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 over-taxed payers’ 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.

Amazing, Isn’t It?