You were not misquoted.
You evaded the question and did not answer.
Liar - If the shoe fits.
Then reverse my victory and give me an honest answer.
There you go again, putting words in my mouth. I didn't say 'southern' I said 'southron' as in those die hard supporters of the confederate rebellion.
Don't be obtuse, Carton. It's a "Have you stopped beating your wife?" question. The answer just isn't the one you hoped to hear on your blame fishing expedition. As well ask "Didn't Beauregard and Davis know it meant war when they besieged Sumter?"
The answer in both instances is the same. They thought it likely might, hoped it wouldn't, and did it anyway to maintain their politically mandated position.