[WhiskeyPapa]

Here we have another obvious Lincolnian paradox. He was authorized to implement a blockade under the rules of international law.

Using the armed forces of the United States as provided "by the Acts of Congress of February 28th, 1795, and 3d of March, 1807..."

-- Majority opinion, the Prize Cases.

Walt

[Gianni]

Trying to make your point by "case jumping" to one where they include the CSA in the Union Walt?

Even I expected better of you (and I typically expect very little where you're concerned).