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They did not say "Republicans". They said "conservatives".
by saalweachter 22d ago
They did not say "Republicans". They said "conservatives".
- 0xDEAFBEAD 22d ago1800s Republicans were a big business, religious, nationalist party. The Union side in the Civil War was motivated by religion (cc "Battle Hymn of the Republic") and nationalism. Rich men paid to have poor men serve in their stead.