[Gianni]

Without the 28% percent Morrill Tariff on steel, there would never have been a stell industry in the US

Wow.

[GOPcapitalist]

Isn't it strange how their true colors always shine through? And isn't it odd how Lincoln's defenders always end up espousing the interventionist and protectionist economic agenda that they initially claim he didn't have?

Lincoln-worship is a disease. It sucks in even the most conservative individuals and turns them into cheerleaders for big government. Although in this case I am not so sure "held to ransom" is or was ever a conservative. In fact I have a strong suspicion that he may even be a previously-banned poster who signed up under that new name a few weeks ago. Only time will tell though.