That was not the reason why Lincoln wrote the proclamation. That may have been the net result as a byproduct, but that's just another smart Republican move during war time.

We are born leaders. Don't forget that.

It's entertaining that you think I actually care. But to stay on point - here is where you went off topic:

Keep telling yourself that. The civil war was about keeping the Union together, not freeing the slaves. This was one of the tactics he used to do so. Not to say he was not against slavery, but the main point of the proclamation was to prevent international intervention.

I've studied the Civil War longer than you've been alive, so you just keep trying to rewrite history, and I'll keep correcting you.

rod:wrong again:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2967.html
you should know what you are talking about before making such claims. while you may have expended time in the study of the civil war, it is painfully obvious you did not learn very much ... more time was spent talking than listening if your practices on this forum are indicative of those efforts

and larry craig is an excellent example of the republican leadership you mentioned

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