I never encountered lost causers until FreeRepublic. Crap like “Lincoln Idolators” is the simple-minded stuff that repels otherwise open-minded folks.
After reading the claims of LCL’s I went on my own into the archives and read first hand about him...the man did what was necessary to uphold the duties of his office and defend our nation. Thank God he did.
I don’t have a problem with him securing the Union... that War is over and the outcome is History... but he violated the Constitution and destroyed States Rights forever. You can’t learn about Lincoln in one morning and depending on what you read... you may not even be reading the truth.
LLS