What got me was his argument that because Lincoln was a Republican that he was on the right side. I still cannot imagine anyone trying to equate the politics of the 1860's to the politics of today, particularly as it relates to party affiliation. Here in Maryland, members of the local government were jailed if they were perceived to sympathize with the South. That is very un-Republican if you ask me! Republicans of today (most of them) believe in reducing the power and influence of the Federal government in our lives and pushing many issues to the state and local powers... something the sons of the South fought for. If he is really a Republican, he has more in common with the South than he wants to admit. He just might be one of those who was brainwashed by a college professor and cannot escape the PC grip. Who knows?
He's a lurker
This has been very true until the recent move toward favoring a large Federal nanny government, but just one more "benevolent" than the Democrats want. That is, the line between Republicans and Democrats is blurring regarding size of government (both want it big), and the difference is now the nature of that big government. I.e, your "most of them" needs to be re-thought, or at least emphasized as a disclaimer.