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No, Abraham Lincoln didn't invent Facebook

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by The Big Ragu, May 10, 2012.

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  1. Shoeless Joe

    Shoeless Joe Active Member

    Too bad he didn't check John Wilkes Booth's status before going out to the theater.
     
    Shoeless Joe, May 12, 2012
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  2. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    Was it gum, or tobacco?

    Back then, the candidates didn't attend the conventions. It wasn't considered dignified. Rather, the candidate's supporters would go there, and try to influence the delegates in their vote. It'd take several rounds (at least) of ballots to get a nominee.

    Abe also had the reputation as a pretty good wrestler. His big move was the Honest Hammer, set up by the Mary Todd Facepalm :)
     
    Baron Scicluna, May 12, 2012
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  3. bumpy mcgee

    bumpy mcgee Well-Known Member

    I lost a lot of respect for Abe as a wrestler when he gave Stephen Douglas a "Railsplitter" when the ref's back was turned.
     
    bumpy mcgee, May 12, 2012
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