[Gianni]

Whether or not the CSA states were in or out of the Union was a matter of convenience for the RR's. There was no coherent policy either way; in to justify the invasion, out to force passage of the 14th, in/out/in/out.

It's one of the great hypocracies of the war and reconstruction.

[rustbucket]

It's one of the great hypocracies of the war and reconstruction.

Amen. Still, it would be poetic justice to keep Massachusetts out of the Union until they impeach their same-sex marriage judges or help pass an appropriate constitutional amendment.

If Massachusetts were out of the Union, Kerry couldn't be president. Hmmm. Maybe we ought to keep this tactic in reserve against Hillary. ;^)