“In practice he agreed with the secessionists on the moral question of slavery, but he looked at the “Fire-Eaters” calling for secession and thought that was a bridge too far.”
This feels really illuminating. Some of the people who seem most eager to distance themselves from the “crazies” have not actually absorbed what the fundamental problem is.
“In practice he agreed with the secessionists on the moral question of slavery, but he looked at the “Fire-Eaters” calling for secession and thought that was a bridge too far.”
This feels really illuminating. Some of the people who seem most eager to distance themselves from the “crazies” have not actually absorbed what the fundamental problem is.
A very interesting post. Thank you.