Were Abraham Lincoln HONEST? Why? (Plz give me some examples.)?

Answer 1

He was as honest as a consummate politician can be. He was very good at using allegories to make a point, in that sense exact facts were not required. As president, he changed position and violated his oath of office.

For example he ended the use of Habeas Corpus and the president has no delegated power to do so. He also jailed ‘Northern’ politicians for speaking out against the war without due process. He also disregarded the Sovereignty of those States which seceded by initiating aggressive action against South Carolina knowing that it would cause a beginning of War, in this case the firing on Fort Sumter.

He did not believe that blacks were the equal of whites and at one time promoted sending them back to Africa. He was focused on keeping the union whole and only made slavery an issue when he needed new troops.

I realize that many who read these words will not understand them and find them quite different from what they have been taught. I ask only that you spend time doing your own research and you will find that these thoughts reflect real events and that there is far more than listed here.

Answer 2

I think he was very honest. He was from Kentucky and he said what he meant and meant what he said. Lincoln was not averse to getting into a physical brawl when contested vigorously about his views. So whether he was right or not, when he felt he was right he was very passionate about his opinions. And he knew how to play the game of politics well and did, just like all politicians throughout our history.