[Who is John Galt?]

You remind me of our friend Walt. Although Walt likes to quote Jefferson Davis, he can't seem to decide whether Mr. Davis was a ‘statesman,’ who’s opinions were worthy of note, or a ‘vile traitor,’ who’s opinions should be ignored. Which would you consider Mr. Stephens? 'Statesman' or 'vile traitor?'

;>)

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Which would you consider Mr. Stephens? 'Statesman' or 'vile traitor?'

I want to know more about this guy. As I said in some prior posts, I am impressed with the political judgment that he showed in arguing against "secession" before the Georgia Legislature and again before Georgia's "secession" convention. I have some problems with the "Cornerstone" speech that is attributed to him, but another poster has said that he never made the speech (or never made it as presented). So, how do I judge that one? And then, after so publicly arguing against "secession," he winds up the VP of the CSA. The guy had to have some sort of talent, it seems.