Killing Lincoln: The Real Story

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1. I didn't realize that I had shifted my tone. I'll have to be careful of that because I don't want to give the impression that I am agreeing with your statements.

2. In 1966, I was teaching 8th and 9th graders - some of whom you remind me of in your desire to be noticed and the ability to state beliefs on essays and term papers without anything concrete to back them up. There's a term for that, but I shall be a lady.

3. You're not doing a good job of concealing your arrogance -- my citation for that is your second paragraph above.

4. Mr. O'Reilly's book may have been "wildly successful" as far as sending him to the bank laughing all the way, but it was royally panned by those in the know who appreciate historical accuracy (or at least well-documented opinions).

4. Debate with O'Reilly? Don't hold your breath.