[Colonel Kangaroo]

Man, you talk a lot about tariffs. Maybe you could save yourself some time if you quit trying to explain away what the secessionists stated in clear language in 1861.

Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery - the greatest material interest of the world.~Mississippi secession declaration

See, that was easy. If you want to thoroughly identify with the Confederates, then just thoroughly identify with slavery.

[bushpilot1]

Why was New York doing business with the Slave states in 1860 putting $200,000,000 in their pockets. New York city pockets.