Abraham Lincoln: Hero or Tyrant?

Was Abraham Lincoln a dictator? This deep dive examines Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus, Civil War censorship, authoritarian use of war powers, slavery myths, and federal government transformation Keith Malinak is joined by special guest RAZ0RFIST to uncover the untold side of Lincoln’s presidency. From the Fort Sumter incident to the New York City draft riots, this discussion exposes the broader political and economic factors that led to the Civil War and transformed the United States. Was Lincoln’s legacy built on myths? Why did he jail journalists and suspend constitutional rights? Topics Covered in This Deep Dive - How Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus and ruled without congressional approval - The Fort Sumter manipulation and Lincoln’s role in starting the Civil War - The economic motivations behind the war—was it really just about slavery? - How Lincoln jailed journalists and censored the press - The devastation of Sherman’s March to the Sea and its war crimes - The truth behind the Emancipation Proclamation—what Lincoln really wanted - How Lincoln’s war powers redefined the federal government forever - The New York City draft riots—how Lincoln responded with deadly force Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to the Deep Dive on Lincoln 04:11 – Lincoln's Dictatorship: The Suspension of Habeas Corpus 07:05 – The Manipulation of Fort Sumter and the Start of the Civil War 09:54 – Economic Motivations Behind the Civil War 13:00 – The Emancipation Proclamation: A Political Tool 16:03 – Lincoln's Political Ideology and Historical Context 19:53 – The Role of the Press and Censorship During Lincoln's Era 23:48 – War Crimes and Civilian Impact During the Civil War 30:04 – Conclusion: Lincoln's Legacy and Historical Interpretation 37:21 – The Myth of Secession and the Civil War 40:02 – Reconstruction and Its Implications 43:47 – Lincoln's Transformation of the Union 50:53 – The Nature of Federal Power Post-Civil War 57:03 – Slavery: North vs. South 59:59 – Lincoln's War Powers and Authoritarianism Meet the Guest - RAZ0RFIST RAZ0RFIST is a Hugo-nominated writer, political commentator, and author of the Gothic Western novel Ghost of the Badlands. Known for his unfiltered takes on history, politics, and pop culture, his deep dives challenge mainstream narratives. Follow RAZ0RFIST: - YouTube: The Rageaholic - X: @RAZ0RFIST Meet the Host - Keith Malinak Keith Malinak is the host of At The Mic, a show that brings deep discussions on politics, history, and culture. Follow Keith & At The Mic Show: Website: www.atthemicshow.com YouTube: youtube.com/@atthemic X: @AtTheMicWithKeith Audio Archive: atthemic.transistor.fm/subscribe Follow Producer Wes Castelhano X: @2ndfloordallas, @ThatGuyAtPGU Instagram: @wesstlixx, @2ndfloordallas YouTube: @2ndFloorDallas Website: secondfloorstudios.co Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/at-the-mic-with-keith-malinak2022/donations