[Colonel Kangaroo]

Lincoln, with his log cabin upbringing, had more in common with the average Southerner than Jefferson Davis and his slavehound cohorts ever did.

You summed up a lot very well in one sentance.

[cowboyway]

You summed up a lot very well in one sentance.

Summed up a lot of bull manure.

"As commander in chief of the army and navy, in time of war, I suppose I have a right to take any measure which may best subdue the enemy."
Abram Lincoln

Now, that sums up 'a lot very well in one sentence'. Take special note of the 'any measure' part.