[jeffersondem]

“IMO, no (Lincoln did not go to war to “free the slaves”), restoring the Union was Lincoln’s objective in going to war.”

Then there is this (post 146): “It was indeed, “all about slavery”.”

So critic answers critic.

Those are two reasons that, as an objective observer, I say we may never know the real reason Lincoln invaded the South and killed so many.

Other than he consider it in the best economic and political best self-interest of his backers.

[Bull Snipe]

Besides firing on the United States flag and personnel of the Unites States Army.

[rockrr]

Busy stuffing strawmen this morning I see. Carry on...

[BroJoeK]

jeffersondem: "So critic answers critic.
Those are two reasons that, as an objective observer, I say we may never know the real reason Lincoln invaded the South and killed so many."

I'll refer you back to post #202:

"The truth of the matter should be clear to anybody who really cares about truth: slavery was important in the beginning, during the middle and at the end of the Civil War, but it was not the only important issue."