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> Lincoln and the Union did not eliminate the Confederates, and allowed them to continue to exist as a scourge on society. They have been slowly dividing the co
by captainredbeard 6y ago
> Lincoln and the Union did not eliminate the Confederates, and allowed them to continue to exist as a scourge on society. They have been slowly dividing the country, and it appears they have finally succeeded.
What would you suggest, a pogrom? The Union devastated the South, going well beyond battle related damage. Hooker destroyed vital infrastructure and brutalized the people. To suggest further destruction and persecution is inhumane and barbaric.
- blackrock 6y agoNo, nobody is suggesting a pogrom. But, they could have been prevented from resuming power, and attaining future positions of influence. Otherwise the Civil War was a sacrifice made for nothing. Lincoln should have made a law to oversee the southern states, and put in Federal leadership, that was loyal to the Union cause. And he should have instituted the law for 100 years, in order to wipe out any future separatist activities from the Confederates. But honestly, who knows. The Civil War was a long time ago, and it’s doubtful that even this idea could have succeeded. Which leads us to where we are now. It’s too late to do anything like that anymore. The divisions are now too deep. We need a new solution.