But yet, he still kept his slaves. Do as I say (or suggest), but not as I do.
"I guess I just tire of those lunatics hell bent on castigating Southerners at every chance, but gloss over northern men."
Although I'm Southern born and raised, I have northern roots (though one of my ancestors fought under General Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans and Creek campaigns, and was an early settler of Middle Tennessee, not far from where I live). I've been accused on this board of being an attacker of both Southerners and Yankees. Less than a month ago, I drew the ire of some FReeper because I made a specific defense of Congressman Preston Brooks's thrashing of Sen. Sumner of Massachusetts. I try to call 'em like I see 'em. Both sides had their hypocrites and fools.
On that we agree.