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Editorial
September 5, 1846
The Mississippi Creole
Canton, Madison County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes President Polk's honesty and prioritization of the Mexican War over public faith and debt payments, using sarcasm to mock his potential veto of private claims until after the war. Attributed to Louisville Journal.
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Loco focos may learn from the unfortunate position in which the Post man has placed himself. by the indulgences in natural honesty that it is not safe to assume that President Polk is governed either by the principles of honesty or the requirement of public faith. What is public faith or private distress compared to the Mexican war? What is justice to glory?-
"Wait a while," says Polk, "I may be honest when it is convenient. I'll pay debts when I have more money than I know what to do with." If the doctrine of the veto is carried out, private claims are not to be paid until some indefinite period after the conclusion of this Mexican war.—Louisville Journal.
"Wait a while," says Polk, "I may be honest when it is convenient. I'll pay debts when I have more money than I know what to do with." If the doctrine of the veto is carried out, private claims are not to be paid until some indefinite period after the conclusion of this Mexican war.—Louisville Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Polk Criticism
Mexican War
Public Faith
Honesty
Veto
Debts
Loco Focos
What entities or persons were involved?
President Polk
Loco Focos
Post Man
Louisville Journal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of President Polk's Honesty And War Priorities
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical And Sarcastic
Key Figures
President Polk
Loco Focos
Post Man
Louisville Journal
Key Arguments
Not Safe To Assume Polk Governed By Honesty Or Public Faith
Public Faith And Private Distress Secondary To Mexican War
Justice Secondary To Glory
Polk May Be Honest When Convenient And Pay Debts With Excess Money
Veto Doctrine Delays Private Claims Until After Mexican War