Originally Posted by
Robert A Whit
You are cominging again. Acting as if the reason why Abe invaded was due to Slavery. No, Abe himself stated his invasion was not due to slavery.
First, had Abe refused to invade, we would not mention such a thing as a Civil War.
Abe had it all in his hands.
Stated left the union due to slavery as one of many issues, but that did not mean there had to be war.
Abe provoked the South.
Having not yet read Di Lorenzos book, I expect he made that same argument.
You are dead on accurate. The North drove the South to leave the Union , then decided to invade to stop it..
I suspect that obama would love to see a split too. -Tyr
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.