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In reply to the discussion: Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ Is Honestly Good [View all]babylonsister
(170,963 posts)4. I agree; I see about one movie a year; this is it! nt
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It really is a great book, one that should be read to enhance any American History
WCGreen
Nov 2012
#34
The promos I've seen from the film are filled with bromides about "doing the right thing".
Romulox
Nov 2012
#14
Sorry, I thought this was a discussion forum. I won't trouble you any further by interjecting
Romulox
Nov 2012
#17
I just wanted to know if the previews, which present this as a hagiography, are accurate.
Romulox
Nov 2012
#20
Lincoln evolved on the issue of slavery. What he said in 1858 changed by 1861....
Bucky
Nov 2012
#27
The quote in support of the Corwin Amendment was from Lincoln's first inaugural address in 1861.
Romulox
Nov 2012
#36
*You* mentioned the alleged evolution of Lincoln by 1861. When I pointed out your mistake,
Romulox
Nov 2012
#46
I said there was evolution along four points in Lincoln's timeline (58, 61, 62, and 64)
Bucky
Nov 2012
#47
I find it impossible to believe that a 52 year old man could change his opinion about whether or not
Romulox
Nov 2012
#48
not that one, but several of the Burr Lincoln series. will check Julian, tho. thx. his Palimpsest
Gabi Hayes
Nov 2012
#49
I actually read a review that questioned why Lincoln was being portrayed by Day-Lewis....
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#29