Many Americans become very unhappy when confronted with indisputable historical facts that conflict with the Official State History. They are perfectly conditioned to living their lives as happy fools. These are the people who will with pride celebrate Lincoln's birthday. They are becoming more and more annoyed, however, by fellow citizens who have instead been outraged over being made fools of by their own government "public" school establishment.
-Thomas DiLorenzo
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