While on this thread, I will agree with x to this extent--and this extent only. We ought all to try to resist the temptation to hurl insulting adjectives at others who simply disagree with historic interpretations. That does not mean that Lincoln, Calhoun or any other advocate of an historic position is above challenge on a position. But people who may be dead wrong on historic issues may yet be reachable on current issues, and we need every ally we can muster to regain the America intended.
Besides, gentlemanly methods of discourse are always more persuasive; and posts at Free Republic may be read by a great many people who do not chime into the debate, but may yet be influenced by it.
William Flax
Thank you!
You are of course right as rain.
The poster I’m tilting with has a VERY long history on this site, albeit under another screen name, and it is sometimes hard for one to contain himself.