had that consolidated republic not been prepared to stand against the Communists in this century, would you be here lamenting its existence now? Too bad Lee turned bitter in defeat. It doesn’t make him a good example to promote on Memorial Day.
One could say that the real spiritual purpose of the Civil War was the revival of Christian faith in the South, starting with the revivals in the Confederate armies of 1863. We would not be where we are today without the Solid South.
Too bad your understanding of history does not go any further than what you had for breakfast.
History has a context... and your post seems to suggest it doesn't.
Reconstruction, right or wrong, was hard to remain indifferent to. And occasionally, the severe trials faced during those time might cause a "bitter" feeling or two, don't you think.
So, why don't you do a little survey of Lee's life after the war and until his death. You will find the statement you could not wait to demean him with was the exception of his life and not the norm.