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Fourth in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality

LINCOLN DESTROYED FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF SECESSION IN 1860s

Until the tragic and brutal War of Southern Independence in the 1860s, secession was assumed to be a natural right. Secessionists founded the U.S., and the Declaration of Independence justified the secession of the separate American states. Read more

Jim Tobin was interviewed by WLS-TV (ABC) on February 5th by, regarding Gov. Quinn’s plan to increase the state income tax by up to 67%.

Click Here to read the interview with Tobin.

ITEF was in Peoria on Wednesday, Febraury 11 to speak with local media regarding the state “revenue crisis”.  NTUI President Jim Tobin also addressed Gov. Patrick Quinn’s support for state income tax hike.

TOTAL STATE REVENUES DIP MODESTLY IN FY2009

By Jim Tobin

Peoria - For the first time in six years, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is down from the previous year, according to data from the Illinois Comptroller’s website. Total tax revenue for the first 7 months of FY 2009 decreased $1.5 billion, 4.2%, over the same period in FY 2008.  This modest dip in state revenue is not a fiscal crisis. Read more

Third in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality

By Jerry Kohn

In announcing the criminal charges against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald commented, “The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave.” Like many Americans, Fitzgerald was likely taught in school that Lincoln was a paragon of wisdom and integrity – that he rose above the crooked and petty politics of his time. Lincoln, however, was very much a politician of his time and no more wise or honest than any of today’s politicos. Read more

Second in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality

By Jerry Kohn

LINCOLN AS TYRANT

Lincoln has become an iconic figure in American politics. In government-run (“public”) schools, where criticizing or questioning Lincoln or his legacy is virtually unthinkable, Lincoln is lionized for saving the union and as a champion for racial justice and equality. Nevertheless, it is vital to the future of liberty that we reassess both the man and his legacy. Read more

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