[phi11yguy19]

wow, so after nearly 72 hours of digesting all of the posts and formulating a response, we get this from bubba.

Which is basically saying that nothing is worth actually fighting for.

The depth of your wisdom has no bounds. I believe what you call "nothing" would include self-defense or stopping a greater evil (of which there are few when it comes to war) to the rest of us. I don't believe political boundaries (i.e. "preserving the union") or other such wars of agression falls under those exceptions, but at least we know where you stand.

Thanks for "correcting" my chronology by not correcting anything at all. Instead of hiding in or beating around the bushes, why not try saying whatever it is you want to say. That's how "scholarly" discussions work, as you know.

wait, were you trying to be clever with the chronology of secession (as in they began seceding after lincoln's election, but under buchanan)? in all your learning, did you not realize that presidents get inaugurated months after the election results, during which time the predecessor retains the seat? or is there some other "gotcha" you were going for? It's so difficult to know since you're so smart and cryptic with your hints.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

wow, so after nearly 72 hours of digesting all of the posts and formulating a response, we get this from bubba.

I know you think my world revolves around you, but as it turns out I like to do other things with my weekend than spend it arguing on the internet.

Thanks for "correcting" my chronology by not correcting anything at all. Instead of hiding in or beating around the bushes, why not try saying whatever it is you want to say. That's how "scholarly" discussions work, as you know.

How about this: When you provide a link to that New York Times article, I'll tell you the huge error in your chronology.