We've had some knock down drag out fights over the years on this very subject.
Soon the Lincoln Coven will descend on your thread.
But don't worry it won't be pulled."
HMS Surprise, #81: "Klan? You sir, are a MORON."
In fact, the Pro-Confederate Lost Causer division outnumbers pro-unionists here several to one.
And every few weeks they post yet another thread hoping to rewrite history to suit their political agenda.
It's one more Pickett's Charge, once more the old ghosts rise up from Seminary Ridge to assault the Cemetery and win the battle that will justify all their ancestors' dreams...
And this time will be different...
This time Ewell will take Culp's Hill, and throw the Union into confusion.
This time JEB Stuart's cavalry will penetrate the Union rear opposite Pickett's Charge, throwing the Union into chaos.
This time Alexander's artillery will fire into the Union forces, not over their heads.
And this time even Old Longstreet will make his end-run to the south, cutting off the Union's retreat and utterly destroying their forces... HuuRaw!
Yes, this time... the Confederacy will win the battle, will win the war, and most important, will win the debate against those damnyankee "Lincoln Coven" Union defenders.
They may be few in number, but they can't be let escape unharmed... ;-)
But here's the thing, HMS Surprise, your thread can and will be pulled, even here on Free Republic, if or when our pro-Confederate propagandists, having lost the battle in the field, and lost the debate on the merits of historical facts and reason, now turn to the only weapon they have left: their Rebel Yells of insults, threats and foul language against those who won't let them dream their dreams and tell their lies in peace...
Generals' order: move out of the woods.
Troops line up:
Divisions form up. Dress those ranks!:
Once more, assault the cemetery: