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He and that well known guy from Illinois founded the Republican Party. He became a US Senator, Governor, and ran for Vice-President. All with the slug imbedded in his leg.
So what’s your point? That you can be a dumbass, make idiotic choices and still be a successful politician? Pretty sure the US political landscape has proven that over and over .... but thanks? I guess.Originally Posted by TransWorld
A relative of mine, in the 1850s, took up/accepted a dual. He was anti slavery. Wanted those who would be free to be able to vote. Very controversial. Took lead to his thigh. Limped with it the rest of his life. Kind of more dangerous than anything on the chart.He and that well known guy from Illinois founded the Republican Party. He became a US Senator, Governor, and ran for Vice-President. All with the slug imbedded in his leg.