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To: lentulusgracchus

Davis also said several times emphasized the sigularity of slavery in the Confederacy. It's all about the slaves, and he knew it. As do you.


42 posted on 03/17/2005 1:47:54 PM PST by LS (CNN is the Amtrak of news)
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To: LS
Slavery may have been a "singularity" as an issue, but it wasn't the only issue. The overarching issue was the control of the content of the laws. If the South could no longer get a decent deal, the Southern States would walk -- that was the real reason for secession.

It's all about the slaves, and he knew it.

No it wasn't, and no he didn't. You're being an ideological troll.

As do you.

Now you sneeringly accuse me of disingenuousness, of lying on the boards. This is where you get off. Get lost.

47 posted on 03/17/2005 2:43:54 PM PST by lentulusgracchus ("Whatever." -- sinkspur)
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