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If Lee had been cruder or ruder with less of the aura of saintly forbearance about him

Like the "drunk" U.S. Grant? Or "madman" Sherman?

10 posted on 01/19/2011 6:18:31 PM PST by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
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"Like the "drunk" U.S. Grant? Or "madman" Sherman?"

Actually, neither of those assertions is sufficiently provable. Grant allegations have been blown way out of both proportion and context. Sherman loved, and had family, in the South. He was an accomplished General who was understandably hated by his victims. A more honestly curious historical search might alter your preconceptions.

Speaking of context, this is the opinion of a life-long, history loving, getting long-in-the-tooth, yankee southern sympathizer.

17 posted on 01/20/2011 1:50:59 PM PST by gorush (History repeats itself because human nature is static)
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