I would like to politely suggest that you drop the hyperbole and stick to the facts. For example, instead of slinging accusations, such as ‘lie’, cite specific examples of perceived lies and provide facts to support your argument.
In a previous thread you were gushing with admiration for the thoughtful and diligent replies posted by rustbucket. If you were being sincere, why not attempt to emulate those replies with thoughtful, honest replies of your own, free of hyperbole and vitriolic rhetoric?
Take your use of the word ‘rebellion’. That term was first used during the war as a political and propaganda tool to incite suspicion and hatred of Southerners by falsely implying that the South had devious plans to destroy the United States government, when, in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. It was also easier to convince young men to take up arms and kill their former fellow countrymen when those young men are led to believe that their former fellow countrymen are deviously scheming to destroy all that they have and all that they ever will have.
The South seceded, secession is not rebellion, and that is the cold, hard truth. If you can’t or won’t accept that, just say so and we’ll know that your future use of the term ‘rebellion’ is fueled by your prejudices and a stubborn unwillingness to venture outside your comfort zone.
Have a blessed day.
You do not get to pick which terms are acceptable. The term rebellion is appropriate and if you disagree, well I’ll just have to live with that disapproval.
Robert E. Lee thought it was exactly the same thing.