Meantime, why don't you think about "Which part is true ..."
As to "malicious gossip" that is your expression, not mine. I had written, "Rumor and speculation."
I am perfectly content to let that stand for now.
I regret that you don't wish to discuss further the notions of "Constitutionalist" and "Declarationist" or their place WRT the column.
I had thought that might have been fruitful.
Best to you,
Richard F.
I had thought that might have been fruitful.
Sorry, I must have misunderstood - I was ready to, but thought you said you would prefer to discuss those on the Civil War II threads. Now I'll have to remember what I'd meant to say.