[DiogenesLamp]

That's ignoring the claim.

You are ignoring the claim. The claim was that Lincoln imposed freedom for slaves in the South but would not do so in the North where he actually had the power to do it.

My point of course is that Lincoln didn't have the legal power to do it in the North or the South.

[DoodleDawg]

The claim was that Lincoln imposed freedom for slaves in the South but would not do so in the North where he actually had the power to do it.

Go back and read post 224.

My point of course is that Lincoln didn't have the legal power to do it in the North or the South

Your point is ridiculous and wrong. But where is the surprise in that?

[rockrr]

My point of course is that Lincoln didn't have the legal power to do it in the North or the South.

Sounds like a lawsuit is in order. When are you going to announce?

[BroJoeK]

DiogenesLamp: "My point of course is that Lincoln didn't have the legal power to do it in the North or the South."

Lincoln had constitutional/legal authority to suppress rebellions.
Emancipation was an act of war against Confederates.

States & regions loyal to the Union remained under Constitutional protections until ratification of the 13th amendment.