Posted on 09/23/2004 11:55:07 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
His "Got Slaves?" comment.
Implying I am racist because I admire Forrest.
Robert E Lee was teh better general, want to know why?
After teh war he told his vengeful men to get on with their lives and live as Americans.
That's the mark and make of a good man.
You attacked first.
Yes. This I would agree with, although it still leaves my throat feeling somewhat rancid:
Does the fact that Rommel fought for the bad guys make him any less a great strategic mind?
The discussion isn't about his personal faults, but his leadership and ability as a strategist.
Lots of people made their fortunes on that peculiar institution, or benefitted from it - including many founding fathers.
I see no reason to color every discussion of Jefferson et al with bringing up slavery.
No, that is merely a fact.
Remember one of the reasons for the war between the states?
Or does this have to be History 101 all over again?
Slavery is wrong no matter what, or don't you understand that?
The 'got slaves' was in response to your "Not necessarily wrong" comment.
I disagree.
Fascinating quote, and very revealing if they were indeed his true sentiments.
Do you have a link to a source?
Putting it that way, is better.
RJ: Extending the hand.
But the Kerry reference was dishonorable to me, too.
It was a play out of the liberal handbook - when you're losing an argument, accuse the other side of racism.
I won't stand for it nor will I be cowed by it, no matter who plays that card.
Read back through your comments.
You come across as bitter.
And not at all objective.
The tactic of blockading the south and penning it in was brilliant.
And such a tactic has been used in war since.
And recently too.
I accept your hand and I sincerely apologize for the Kerry remark.
:)
You can disagree all you want.
That is your right.
Jeesh and I wuz just gonna watch! Now I'm in it.
I've never gotten around to reading Mosby's memoirs.
No.
He didn't say you were racist.
Did he?
Quote his claim of racism.
Friendly gestures - thanks. Now let's get on with our discussion about cavalrymen, tactics, and the like!
This is the first place I could find to copy and paste it from.
Read it originally in a book - forget which.
http://www.nbforrest.org/
"How does an objective statement about whether or not you own slaves questioning your stand on racism"?
Your claim of objective statement can fit here as well.
;-)
Apology made. All hands stand down.
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