tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740438718875783157.post972442716368693826..comments2009-05-24T07:07:48.273-04:00Comments on It's so quiet in the world: To Live as Thaddeus Stevens Liveddmvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08408019159816331610noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740438718875783157.post-22567760821025195372009-05-24T07:07:48.273-04:002009-05-24T07:07:48.273-04:00Steve:
Thanks for the comment! You said: Too many...Steve:<br /><br />Thanks for the comment! You said: Too many have dismissed him as a bitter, hardened old man whose hatred and anger colored all he did. Nothing could be farther from the truth." That is so very true. It's funny, you look at a picture of him (http://www.nndb.com/people/112/000097818/thaddeus-stevens-4.jpg), and you think, "Whoa, that's a bitter dude." But I was struck by how generous he was, personally. It's clear that he was a passionate man. His sarcasm and biting wit probably contributed to the idea that he was an angry, mean man. But just browsing through the Congressional Globe (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwcg.html) where his name appears, it's interesting to see so much "(Laughter)" when he speaks. I think he probably used it to great effect. In all, Stevens is a very, very interesting figure.dmvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408019159816331610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740438718875783157.post-46051597329374470232009-05-24T06:30:10.760-04:002009-05-24T06:30:10.760-04:00I am currently researching Thaddeus Stevens and ag...I am currently researching Thaddeus Stevens and agree that this remarkable man has been ignored by most historical narratives. His personal victories over his physical deformity, his sharp wit and cutting sarcasm and his personal courage in facing adversaries all make him a memorable figure. Add to that the role he played in pushing the abolitionist clause through the difficult legislative process, and his distinctiveness becomes clear. Too many have dismissed him as a bitter, hardened old man whose hatred and anger colored all he did. Nothing could be farther from the truthStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197446678077175074noreply@blogger.com