I was able to catch some of the dialogue on Master Wingtoes Blog. In his 6/12 posting discussing belief/unbelief in a supreme being, he referred to an item in the comment section (by the infamous JB). I want to transfer the issues of that discussion to Grampa John's sphere.

Assuming no solipsists, I want to find some epistemological ground upon which we may dance.

TOPIC: Abraham Lincoln was neither a breast-supporting women's undergarment, nor the upper hind leg of a hog, nor even an expensive luxury automobile. But... did he exist? Why or why not believe this? Discuss!