Not a Socialist, But a Marxist?

[ELCore]

(11-14-2020 12:41 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  Lane,

Overall, I think your article is well-written and accurate. There is one point I would nitpick.

"Whenever these claims appear, they are usually greeted with glee, seldom with skepticism, and rarely with refutation."

I disagree with that characterization. Most serious students of Lincoln (as you point out in the second half of your piece) do not give any credence to this claim. If there is any "glee" is comes from people who want it to be true.

Other than that, very well done.

Best
Rob

Thank you for your kind words. My characterization is based on my own observations: a lot of people who know very little about either Lincoln or Marx do, indeed, want this to be true.

[ELCore]

(11-13-2020 11:48 AM)ELCore Wrote:  Hello, my friends! Long time no see.

That ridiculous Washington Post article is making the rounds of social media again. I finally bit the bullet, so to speak, and have written a rebuttal. If you have a chance, take a look, and let me know what you think. Thanks!

Abraham Lincoln and Karl Marx ....

It has occurred to me that I have overlooked a significant source of Lincoln's writings: Basler's two Supplements to the Collected Works, published in 1974.

May I trouble some one who has those books to check the index for a listing of Karl Marx? Thanks!

[Rob Wick]

Lane,

I only have the first supplement, but it mentions nothing about Marx.

Best
Rob

[ELCore]

(11-18-2020 11:01 AM)Rob Wick Wrote:  Lane,

I only have the first supplement, but it mentions nothing about Marx.

Best
Rob

Thank you.