Opinion of Abraham Lincoln

[Cory]

Not at all my complete opinions, but I love this post from the Libertarian Presidential rankings to respond to all those that have him top 5. Most of its comical, but some is relevant. Still a FF

If I could roll my eyes any more emphatically they would fall out. Half of the stuff on that list was just stupid. "Enacting the blockade", "murdered 350,000 Americans", "prevent freedom to secede"?

I mean Jesus Christ just when you thought internet Libertarians couldn't be any more silly.

[Cory]

FF

Pros: Passed EC, actions helped pass 13th amendment, ending divisive political fights of 1830s 40s and 50s over expansion. Slavery needed to be abolished, the war was inevitable. Took both moral and constitutional stand against slavery. (on a personal note, I sympathize with him for his terrible childhood)

Cons: Blatantly violated constitution, suspended habeas corpus, imprisoned political enemies without trial, economic issues (tariffs, national bank), unions troops destruction of private property.

Exactly.
"The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it."

Wouldn't you call the Civil War a case of rebellion?