Quotes about the Civil War by Civil War Talk Members
With apologies to Matthew, 19:24.
Quote:
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a Southern Apologist to admit that slavery had anything to do with the Civil War."
Unionblue 3:30:07.
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
Last edited by unionblue : 10-25-2007 at 02:29 AM.
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a Southern Apologist to admit that slavery had anything to do with the Civil War."
Unionblue 3:30:07.
You are at the very least consistent! Not all Southerners apologize for the effort in the war. Slavery as you know had MUCH to do with the war, just not ALL to do with the war.
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Ancestors in US Army: 13th TN Cav; 10th TN Cav; 3rd NC Inf
Ancestors in CSA Army: 48th VA; 63rd VA, 5th NC Cav; 37th NC
Wife and Grandson's CSA: 15th AL, 51st GA, 41st TN; 36th TN; GA Mil 1197 Dist
Last edited by larry_cockerham : 05-13-2007 at 09:33 AM.
"A state seceding from the United States is not a nation accepting ambassadorships and restoring to its ownership any foreign territory within its boundaries. It's simply a petulant part of the Union holding it's breath and turning blue."
Posted on the 'Who Invaded Whom?' thread, March 13, 2007, 04:35 PM, post #4.
Classic.
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
Last edited by unionblue : 10-25-2007 at 02:28 AM.
"I liken the slavery of the 19th century to the legal practice of abortion today. Is it a great evil? Many would say yes. However, like it or not, the practice is still legal and accepted in this country. In two centuries would it be fair to brand all Americans as murderers or accessories to murder because they didn't fight to end this brutal practice, or because they tolerated its existence?"
Posted on the "Southern Aristorcracy" thread, June 5, 2007, 9:40 AM, post #397.
Thoughtful.
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
Last edited by unionblue : 10-25-2007 at 02:29 AM.
Actually had a heated discussion with a young african american law school friend of my daughters. Very much for abortion and of course very much against slavery. My wife got us to agree not to continue so we could have a pleasent dinner. She also couldn't understand how my daughter had turned out so well being raised by a "Military Redneck with confederate Leanings"
I started this thread in order to record some original quotes made by this board's members concerning the Civil War, the one's that made me think, ponder and laugh. In other words, the ones I consider true gems of original thinking on the subject we all love to talk and argue about.
I have no objection to anyone coming here and listing their observations, thoughts and views over the quotes listed here and invite other members to post what they feel is an original quote by their fellow board members.
Sincerely,
Unionblue
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
"Unfortunately as with most thing done with passion and little thought or not enough thought, the lack of a supply chain was not top on the Confederate Governments list in the beginning. However just like teenagers having babies reality sets in. They didn't think it would last as long as it did, and they just couldn't support it and there were no grand parents to help."
Posted on the "Logistics and Anaconda Plan" thread, June 7, 2007, 03:41 PM, post #37.
True.
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
Last edited by unionblue : 10-25-2007 at 02:30 AM.
The consolidation of the States into one vast empire, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of ruin which has overwhelmed all that preceded it.
-- General Robert E. Lee
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Ancestors in US Army: 13th TN Cav; 10th TN Cav; 3rd NC Inf
Ancestors in CSA Army: 48th VA; 63rd VA, 5th NC Cav; 37th NC
Wife and Grandson's CSA: 15th AL, 51st GA, 41st TN; 36th TN; GA Mil 1197 Dist
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