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Who Said This?
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05-29-2015, 06:14 AM
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Who Said This?
Who said/ wrote this?
"Three fourths of the political world - those who lead especially - are corrupt-fish - dollar-power seekers - mud hunters - scoundrels" * Hint - He was a contemporary of Lincoln So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in? |
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05-29-2015, 06:26 AM
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RE: Who Said This?
Ward Hill Lamon?
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05-29-2015, 07:03 AM
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RE: Who Said This?
Seward?
Bill Nash |
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05-29-2015, 07:08 AM
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RE: Who Said This?
Good guess, but it's not Lamon or Seward
So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in? |
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05-29-2015, 07:29 AM
Post: #5
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RE: Who Said This?
Thomas Nast?
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05-29-2015, 07:32 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-29-2015 08:09 AM by loetar44.)
Post: #6
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RE: Who Said This?
Leonard Swett ?
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05-29-2015, 08:34 AM
Post: #7
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RE: Who Said This?
All good guesses, but no
Hint #1 - this person is probably best know for his association with Lincoln before he became president. However, the statement was made in 1861. So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in? |
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05-29-2015, 08:41 AM
Post: #8
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RE: Who Said This?
James H. Matheny?
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05-29-2015, 08:51 AM
Post: #9
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RE: Who Said This?
Not him either....
the next hint will be in two hours So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in? |
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05-29-2015, 09:23 AM
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RE: Who Said This?
Alexander Stephens
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05-29-2015, 09:24 AM
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RE: Who Said This?
Herndon ?
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05-29-2015, 10:10 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-29-2015 10:36 AM by L Verge.)
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RE: Who Said This?
Stephen Douglas?
(05-29-2015 10:10 AM)L Verge Wrote: Stephen Douglas? I cheated and looked it up. Seward wrote this to Leonard Swett regarding the appointment of Simon Cameron to the Cabinet, so Bill appears to have given the correct answer - unless my source is wrong. http://abrahamlincolnandthecivilwar.word...nard-swett |
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05-29-2015, 10:43 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-29-2015 10:47 AM by Gene C.)
Post: #13
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RE: Who Said This?
Kees is correct. Very good!
From "Lincoln's Herndon" by David Donald (p.81) quote is from a letter Herndon wrote to Lyman Trumbull on Jan 27, 1861 Your prize - 1 - free delicious Cozy Dog, from the Cozy Dog Drive In at Springfield, IL. Redeemable during the Spingfield Tour 2015 on Oct 1-3, 2015. (Shipping not included) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cozy-Dog-...5364246619 So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in? |
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05-29-2015, 10:59 AM
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RE: Who Said This?
Looks great!
![[Image: cozydog.jpg]](http://rogerjnorton.com/cozydog.jpg) |
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05-29-2015, 11:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-29-2015 11:24 AM by Gene C.)
Post: #15
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RE: Who Said This?
An "Honorable Mention" to Laurie for cheating...which is perfectly acceptable in the world of politics.
That must have been a common saying back then. Your "Honorable Mention" prize is a, well unfortunately you will have to settle for a Crusty Cur, also from the Cozy Dog, same time, same place. So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in? |
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