re: History Topic: Did R.E. Lee Betray His Countrymen?

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Let's ask him and not the writer's of secessionist constitutions. Here's some quotes from his First Inaugural Address. LINK

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Where did I say we disagreed or that I claimed Lincoln was a hardcore abolitionist?


Lincoln own words make the treason committed by the South even more sinister considering Lincolns words & EVERY CSA constitution accusing Lincoln of wanting to end slavery .

Not only were Southerners treasonous ,but irrational liars as well. We agree.



Hardcore abolitionist like Thaddeus Stevens were considered 'radicals' or 'extremist' which shows you the overall lack of will to end slavery by mainstream politicians.. Lincoln was a mainstream 'politician' (although head of the Party recently established upon ending slavery) & could not have been elected President otherwise.


Fredrick Douglass , Stevens & other abolitionists ('radicals') were highly disappointed with Lincolns feet dragging & history has made this clear. (Sort of like Civil Right Activists disappointed with JFK.).



If Lincoln strays out of the mainstream of his day he cannot be elected( see Thaddeus Stevens) nor be an effective politician.


Had Stevens been elected this would be a different discussion about whether Stevens did the right thing by hanging Lee & other Confederates, confiscating slaveholders property, etc.....among other harsh measures.