[Gianni]

However, to eradicate the twin evils of slavery and secessionism, no price is too high - especially if the price is primarily borne by the perpetrators.

Look at the casualty counts. You've truly got nothing upstairs, do you?

The price paid in blood, on both sides, primarily borne by Union men - all for the political aspirations of a few. Puff you chest, el Capitan, this is your moment of triumph.

[lentulusgracchus]

You've truly got nothing upstairs, do you?

As a matter of fact, however, he does.

Fanatical hatred of Jeffersonianism and the spirit of republic, of the South and its defenders, and a panoply of useful lies and sand-in-the-eyes tricks.

In short, he's a typical Hamiltonian.

[capitan_refugio]

"Look at the casualty counts. You've truly got nothing upstairs, do you?"

Makes you wonder whether the South had any forward thinkers in the leadership. The Confederacy was doomed at birth and the South paid a particularly awful price for its arrogance.