Lincoln and today's politics

[L Verge]

Good advice, Roger, and thanks to the electronic age, we can avail ourselves of numerous sources online, on air, via social media, etc. I feel that it is critical in this era to do just that to avoid "brainwashing" on a variety of topics - not just politics. Personally, the antics of the so-called, late-night "comedians" are some of the worst examples and are detrimental to the fabric of our society. Of course, they are laughing all the way to the bank...

Frankly, Mr. Lincoln was lucky not to be subjected to the public spotlight in the manner in which it is handled today. He certainly had enough negative press as it was. I would recommend reading Larry Tagg's book, The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln: The Story of America's Most Reviled President, to understand that media sources have been brutal in the past. Did Mr. Lincoln ever comment on how he was being portrayed in the press of the day?