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The Hidden Popular Vote: Interviews With Abe Lincoln Part 2

His silence will be seen by millions.

Dale-Thomas Afterwit

Nov 15, 2016

University of Rochester

The Hidden Popular Vote: Interviews With Abe Lincoln Part 2

New York Times

Dale: Abe, I cannot believe my eyes.

Abe: I told you, they were crying. The founding fathers look down at us with disgrace now. Do you believe me?

Dale: Trump is our next president…

Abe:That is not the problem Dale

Dale: Then what is?

Abe: We allowed for such a system to develop

Dale: What kind of system do you speak of?

Abe: The kind where being racist or a sexist is only a character flaw and not a permanent stain on the American dream.

Dale:I see...Hillary still won the popular vote though Abe! That cannot be dismissed.

Abe: Oh really?

Dale: Yes I saw the results

Abe: What happened to those who did not vote my friend?

Dale: I am not sure…

Abe: Did you know that 46.6% of the total population did not vote?

Dale: Wow I did not…

Abe: Are you aware that the remaining 53.4% was split among the other candidates?

Dale: I had no idea!

Abe: The Popular vote stated Hillary as the winner of those who voted. Not the popular vote of those who did not vote...Do you understand now?

Dale: I am starting to...

Abe: Can you conclude that the popular vote was those who abstained?

Dale:I see your point

Abe:Do you realize the true popular vote is the one in silence?

Dale:It is indeed

Abe: Therefore the majority is not out on the streets protesting….So how is it possible for HIllary’s 25.6% beat Trump and the government?

Dale: I am not sure

Abe:Do you begin to see my disappointment?

Dale:Yes...How did you realize this

Abe: Our system has been broken for over 50 years, my friend….

Dale: Why is that?

Abe: Being a racist or a sexist is not a seen as true defining moment in a person’s history

Dale: How come?

Abe: It is only seen as character flaw….it is no longer a permanent stain on the American dream.

Dale:Abe, do you think that the people will see this?

Abe:Only if they choose to look from their heart and not from their eyes. It is the only way, my friend

Dale: How long will this take?!?

Abe:I am not sure my friend. I recommend calling up my friend….Benjamin Franklin.

Dale: With haste I will! Thank you, Abe.

Abe:It is always a pleasure

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