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Lincoln’s War
Tenth Amendment Center ^ | May 04, 2009 | Judge Andrew P. Napolitano

Posted on 05/06/2009 10:35:26 AM PDT by cowboyway

One of the greatest misconceptions of American history is that the Civil War was fought over slavery. Those who subscribe to this belief see President Abraham Lincoln as the benevolent leader who made unimaginable sacrifices in human blood to wipe out America’s greatest sin. While the human sacrifice is indisputable and the sin was monumental, the war’s purpose was not to free blacks from the shackles of bondage. Rather, the Civil War was fought with one purpose in mind: To preserve the Union at all costs. And, to put it in Lincoln’s terms, with no ifs, ands, or buts. You’d better agree with the president, or else.

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TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: apologistsforslavery; bigot; confederacy; despot; dishonestabe; dixie; greatestpresident; lincoln; napolitano; racistsonfr; tyrant; tyrantlincoln; war; warcriminal; whitesupremacists; worstpresident
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To: Non-Sequitur

Is that a self portrait in post #290, Mr. Liar?


301 posted on 05/09/2009 7:52:55 AM PDT by cowboyway ("The beauty of the Second Amendment is you won't need it until they try to take it away"--Jefferson)
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To: Rustabout
So I'm I ,BTW Which one of the Kluxers in you?

None of them, of course, since I wouldn't have anything to do with the confederate cause and that seems to be a prerequisite.

But what do you suppose they...

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...would think of your man, H.K. desecrating their precious rebel flag?

302 posted on 05/09/2009 9:49:09 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: cowboyway
Is that a self portrait in post #290, Mr. Liar?

Not a chance. Stars and Bars and that Southern heritage thing are very much the cowboy way.

303 posted on 05/09/2009 9:50:37 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: central_va
Red is definitly your color!

Along with white and blue, definitely. But red alone with that rag in the background? Not a chance.

What other interesting hobbies do you pursue in your basement?

You mean other than remind you guys of your Southern heritage? Lots. Come on, I'll bet those guys in the pictures I posted would love to join your new confederacy, central_va. Sounds like their kind of place.

304 posted on 05/09/2009 9:53:05 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: cowboyway
Well, let me remind you what the point the Judge was making that you have unsuccessfully tried to contend with you weak electoral college argument: Lincoln was NOT a popular president throughout the US in 1860.

Well duh! Any president running on a platform of ending the expansion of slavery would not be popular in at least 11 Southern states.

Once again you are caught telling a lie.

Not by you. Not to date.

305 posted on 05/09/2009 9:55:11 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: cowboyway; Rustabout

Lets' close ranks on these Yank Federal Boot licking yahoo Bump.

306 posted on 05/09/2009 12:14:55 PM PDT by central_va (www.15thVirginia.org Co. C, Patrick Henry Rifles)
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To: central_va
Lets' close ranks on these Yank Federal Boot licking yahoo Bump.

Yes indeed. Get the gang together and close ranks.

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307 posted on 05/09/2009 2:05:29 PM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur; Rustabout; cowboyway; usmcobra
For some that seems to be anti-Klan, you sure can find a lot of pictures of them.

As far as the flag they choose to claim, be it the American of Confederate, I wish they'd abandon both - their positions are not those of either government nor their soldiers. Personally I think those that wear the pointed hats do so because they have pointed heads.

They also claim the Cross of Christ, but I'll never abandon my Christianity nor Bible because some insane lunatics claim it as well. Many people claim positions and objects as a shield / barrier to their true beliefs.

Just as courts and politicians can wield barriers, and by twisting words distort the meanings of their words, and the words of our ancestors, even those that framed our government and demanded that our Constitution be written to prevent such distortions.

I believe the vast majority of soldiers - Union, Southern and Native American - were and are honourable men, and deserve our gratitude and praise. Whether we believe in their cause, many gave the ultimate sacrifice. Long should we remember their sacrifice.

Just as we should remember those that serve and sacrifice today, or did so in Vietnam, Korea or countless other shores. Politicians can lie and ameliorate their positions, historians can whitewash the truths, courts can mitigate their culpability, but it for the people to honour their dead and their memories.

308 posted on 05/09/2009 3:10:47 PM PDT by 4CJ (Annoy a liberal, honour Christians and our gallant Confederate dead)
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To: 4CJ

I have no doubts that the disgust you express for the Klan is heartfelt and sincere because while we agree on virtually nothing, I believe you are a man of integrity and of honor. Unfortunately, some of your compatriots do not hold themselves to your same standard.


309 posted on 05/09/2009 3:21:04 PM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur

Why is it that the higher one gets in the Klan the gayer their robes become?


310 posted on 05/09/2009 5:39:47 PM PDT by usmcobra (Your chances of dying in bed are reduced by getting out of it, but most people still die in bed)
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To: central_va
**Lets' close ranks on these Yank** Better yet...Let's Tree them and then shoot them down like the Rats they are!

Blue tick

311 posted on 05/09/2009 7:24:03 PM PDT by Rustabout
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To: Rustabout

When the Yanks start calling you a Klansman you know you’ve got the high ground. Unlimber all guns. Double cannister....


312 posted on 05/09/2009 8:22:01 PM PDT by central_va (www.15thVirginia.org Co. C, Patrick Henry Rifles)
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To: central_va; cowboyway
Maybe if we hold signs up? Set Dixie Free Yankee Go Home! Pictures, Images and Photos
313 posted on 05/09/2009 8:32:55 PM PDT by Rustabout
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To: Rustabout

End the Occupation


314 posted on 05/09/2009 9:19:35 PM PDT by central_va (www.15thVirginia.org Co. C, Patrick Henry Rifles)
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To: usmcobra; cowboyway; Rustabout; Idabilly
Why is it that the higher one gets in the Klan the gayer their robes become?

I'm not sure. Maybe one of the three stooges can answer that? I'll ping them.

315 posted on 05/10/2009 4:43:51 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: central_va
When the Yanks start calling you a Klansman you know you’ve got the high ground.

And when you rebs start with the homosexual references you know that they've run out of myths.

316 posted on 05/10/2009 4:45:52 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur
homosexual references

The "Lincoln was gay" thing??????

317 posted on 05/10/2009 4:50:33 AM PDT by central_va (www.15thVirginia.org Co. C, Patrick Henry Rifles)
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To: Rustabout

Beautiful dog there.


318 posted on 05/10/2009 4:52:17 AM PDT by central_va (www.15thVirginia.org Co. C, Patrick Henry Rifles)
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To: Rustabout
Maybe if we hold signs up?

Maybe so

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But just as a suggestion, check to make sure you have them right-side up. It's far more effective that way.

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319 posted on 05/10/2009 5:12:50 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: central_va
The "Lincoln was gay" thing??????

I'm not talking about that piece of Southron idiocy and you know it.

320 posted on 05/10/2009 5:14:24 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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