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To: HandyDandy

Pragmatism makes a lot more sense when 750,000 people died forcing it on you.

Not so much when you have a choice.

942 posted on 06/01/2018 9:57:46 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")

To: DiogenesLamp; HandyDandy

DiogenesLamp: "Pragmatism makes a lot more sense when 750,000 people died forcing it on you.
Not so much when you have a choice."

Notice below who insisted on fighting to "the last man" and "extermination":
Hint: not Lincoln.

952 posted on 06/03/2018 9:31:51 AM PDT by BroJoeK ((a little historical perspective...))

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