[mac_truck]

The Civil War was started by southern white supremists who wished to protect and expand their slave empire. Fearing that they could no longer control the US government legally, they chose rebellion.

The confederates fired on the US flag, and suffered the consequences.

[laotzu]

"The Civil War was started by southern white supremists"

Supremisists or seperatists? There is a reason they are spelled differently. They don't mean the same thing.

"Fearing that they could no longer control the US government"

Control the government?!! I thought Lincoln was from Illinois. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks.

If slavery hadn't been available, what excuse would you have used to move this country to socialism?

I guess it's a moot point, as slavery was available. A noble victory. Being from the defeated South, I cannot share in your pride(especially that Bill Clinton part). Congratulations.