Why is Abraham Lincoln thought of as a good president?

[RandyF]

He was a politician who will say and do anything he can benefit from and hide the truth whenever possible. He was a bad pres.

[wunofdamoronbros]

The dislike of Lincoln may have only been perceived.
He purposely surrounded himself with people who disagreed with his politics because he didn't want a bunch of yes men around him. He became president at the most difficult time of our country, but his persistence kept it together.
And also, something the modern generation hasn't experienced, he was a basically honest man.
His legacy has stood the test of time.

[Link]

Safe from terrorism? By inciting hatred all over the world? By torturing and giving fuel to extremism? By tearing apart a country, displacing 5 million, killing 1 million others, and expecting everyone to march with American flags towards "democracy" and "prosperity"?

And why do you continue to disregard 9/11? Surely receiving a presidential briefing entitled "Bin Laden Determined to Attack USA" and doing nothing about it is a failure?

[DUDEttt]

honest abe ha. ha. just like bush he was a low life liar. they both started a war by lying to the american people. and no i dont think bush will be honored by history . people were by large more ignorant of what went on on the govt. back then because they didnt have acess to news coverage like we do now

[blowme1371]

Because he was in charge when we won the civil war. Winners write the history books.