The CNN special on Lincoln does a good job of framing it in modern politics.
Posted by
Mop (aka rburriel)
Feb 21 '21, 19:14
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The compromises in Congress when it came to admitting new states... the violence between politicians... it was all about maintaining a balance between the pro and anti-slavery factions, of course. Just like today, the fights in Congress are about maintaining the balance between Democrats and Republicans and, by extension, the wealthy and the common man, corporations and individuals, etc. We don’t talk about adding Puerto Rico or Washington, D.C. as states without the context about how it hurts the Republicans. And as red states turn purple, it’s clearly malfeasance against the Republicans! Because, God forbid, Democrats get an edge that represents the true demographics of this country.
*sigh*
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