[4CJ]

No, I didn't. In fact, I specifically said that 4CJ was mistaken in thinking that Lincoln's only motivation was money, which you cited and then proceeded to lie about.

Point of clarification. In his inaugural, Lincoln made it abundantly clear that his object was to control the forts and collect the duties - beyond that no action would be taken against the seceded states. His prior speeches had emphasized his adamant refusal to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court, his efforts to prevent amalgamation of the races.

[Gianni]

Understood, confusion like this is bound to happen when someone else is putting words in others' mouths.