Abraham Lincoln's 1864 Prediction/Prophesy/Wisdom...

Campaign Finance is the single most important issue in America. America's electoral process is America.

Today, I came across a warning given by Abraham Lincoln in a letter, written November 21,1864. He warns of an approaching calamity...

"As a result of the war, corporations have become enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow. The money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its rule by preying upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is concentrated in few hands and the Republic is destroyed. (emphasis mine)".

http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/civics/campaign_finance/Support%20Materials/CTN%20CFR%20Timeline.pdf

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Leo Carr-uh-oh, Drowning (almost) as a Jr. Lifeguard

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