[muleboy]

What does that say about them?

I believe it says that Southerners were far less astute in choosing a CIC for an unexpectedly long and costly war. Southerners were far more resistant to the concept of "the ends justify the means" than their Northern counterparts.

As flawed as Davis was, however, his vision of a post-war governing system was far superior to Lincoln's.

[WhiskeyPapa]

I believe it says that Southerners were far less astute in choosing a CIC for an unexpectedly long and costly war.

Ever see those resume writing services?

Anyone who considers the resumes of Davis and Lincoln sure would look askance at resumes generally.

Davis was a graduate of West Point, serving officer in the Mexican War, secretary of war, and senator.

Lincoln ran a two person law firm and served one term in the Congress.

Lincoln, I believe once said he picked Herndon as law partner because he was better organized! And Herndon was a heavy drinker. That was bound to help his organization skills.

But who did the masterful job as CIC and who was bitterly criticized when a war that was completely winnable was lost?

Walt

[WhiskeyPapa]

As flawed as Davis was, however, his vision of a post-war governing system was far superior to Lincoln's.

Well, Lincoln was in a different situation.

He was trying to preserve the government of Washington and Madison.

Walt

[Non-Sequitur]

We will never know what the post-war Davis would have been like. Given the activities of the war-time Davis, with his disregard of the constitution and of the legislature, why should we expect post war to have been any different?