re: History Debate: Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee

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The Mississippi River decides where the Mississippi River goes. Yes, it's arrogant as hell, and while we've succeeded in controlling its flood plains as of late, we've also paid a price for that, and you can always tell when there's flooding where that err in judgement is most evident.

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There's no law forbidding the Mississippi River from changing its course. The Federal Government just won't allow it.