Frederick Demond

[L Verge]

(08-12-2015 01:57 PM)SandiS Wrote:  

(08-12-2015 01:43 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Although it has recently appeared that some on this forum may have a negative agenda, that certainly is not the case. We all might do well to consider that. End of story.

Thanks for the clarification. I am working my way through the threads, though I will not commit to three years worth of reading, just wanted to be sure of the parameters. How much "rehash" do you imagine is in the threads? I generally find a lot on most sites which is why "newbies" can simply join and contribute as opposed to researching already covered ground before daring a comment. The layout here is not conducive to seamless research, but I will endeavor to learn the temperaments and sentiments if not the entire catalog of information and sharing.

The rehashing that I referred to deals mainly with just 2-3 topics that will jump out at you as you read. It's just that a few have been rehashed for over ten years or more on a variety of podiums without any conclusion, and that's what pushed my button the day I posted.

Since there are 5-6 of us who encouraged Roger to establish this forum (and have stuck with him all the way - best boss I ever had!), I can assure everyone that this format was never designed to be a seamless research venue. It was for sharing information, news, and friendship.

Forums (and blogs in particular) will never replace the time-honored research institutions and practices. Too often they become bully pulpits for individual agendas, and that takes away their educational value.

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(08-12-2015 02:20 PM)SandiS Wrote:  

(08-12-2015 02:07 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  SandiS, what about Abraham Lincoln and/or the assassination are you interested in?

Nothing specific and everything in general. I am a huge Lincoln fan, not at all a fan of the assassination thoughts, theories and story lines though. I think he was one of our greatest presidents, after Washington and before Jefferson. His writings/speeches intrigue me and his affinity for storytelling is also interesting. IMO, his being so "home-grown" and yet stalwart and resolute in such a turbulent and tragic time is even more remarkable. He did not have the travel, education, and polish of Washington, Jefferson or Madison but he was magnetic and just as impressive IMO.

Is that sufficient reason?

Believe it or not, even those of us who are interested more in the assassination also have an affinity for Mr. Lincoln himself. I have numerous Lincoln items on display at home, but not one of JWB. Knowing Roger and participating in this forum have done wonders for my learning about Lincoln.