It is comforting to know that, in these times of economic distress and financial belt-tightening, the first tangible product of the Obama administration is a brand new Presidential Limousine.  It does prove there is at least one difference between Obama and Lincoln, although purists would argue that limousines weren’t available in 1861, and it remains to be seen whether a stove-top hat will make an appearance on Inauguration Day.  Otherwise, the scheduled Lincoln inaugural train ride from Philadelphia to Washington, the Lincoln Bible,  the Gettysburg Address-inspired inaugural theme, the Lincoln 2.0 Inaugural Ball, and the Lincoln lunch menu serve as ample proof that we have blessed ourselves with, dare we say  it, another Lincoln.Not so fast.  Lin coln was known for his humility, lack of pretension, and self-deprecation. Obama can only be characterized as grandiose.  If Obama wants to be the 21st century version of Lincoln, he’s not allowed...(Read Full Post)