DogOnPorch Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 The Gettysburg Address basically told the world that the Union was serious about the Emancipation Proclamation (post Antietam)...which wasn't really taken seriously by too many before that, including those in the Union other than Lincoln. The Proclamation of course was never passed by Congress. It took the 13th Amendment to do that...and that was after the war ended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood. ---Gen. George B. McClellan USA Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
jbg Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 The Gettysburg Address basically told the world that the Union was serious about the Emancipation Proclamation (post Antietam)...which wasn't really taken seriously by too many before that, including those in the Union other than Lincoln. The Proclamation of course was never passed by Congress. It took the 13th Amendment to do that...and that was after the war ended.The Proclamation was an executive order, and applied to areas in rebellion as they were retaken by the Union forces. What it took the 13th Amendment to do was apply it to the "Border States" that were not (formally) in rebellion, i.e. Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri and, to the extent slavery was legal, the Territories. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
GostHacked Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 Very gracious of you. Most people don't admit when they're wrong. I would, always, except that I'm never wrong. Your arrogance suits you. I knew you would not be able to just say 'thanks'. But carry on with your demeanor. Quote
cybercoma Posted October 17, 2007 Report Posted October 17, 2007 The Palestinians chose their government and then promptly descended into civil war. Maybe it's genetic, I dunno...Nothing like alluding good old fashioned Nazi eugenics to really show off your intelligence. Quote
ScottSA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Posted October 17, 2007 Nothing like alluding good old fashioned Nazi eugenics to really show off your intelligence. Wanna play dueling IQs? Quote
GostHacked Posted October 17, 2007 Report Posted October 17, 2007 You seriously don't understand the nuance there? Why do you think she specified "immigrants" in a sentence following a denotation of several Islamic countries? Why didn't she say "Even in Canada we've prosecuted people for...?" Islam those sneaky F*&KERS. Not winning here Scotty boy. Quote
ScottSA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Posted October 17, 2007 Islam those sneaky F*&KERS. Not winning here Scotty boy. Engrish preeze? Quote
Higgly Posted October 17, 2007 Report Posted October 17, 2007 Engrish preeze? Now let me see. If I were of Chinese or Japanese descent, how would I view this post? Now the rules forbid me from saying a certain something, but .... Quote "We have seen the enemy and he is us!". Pogo (Walt Kelly).
M.Dancer Posted October 17, 2007 Report Posted October 17, 2007 Now let me see. If I were of Chinese or Japanese descent, how would I view this post? In Engrish.... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
jbg Posted October 18, 2007 Report Posted October 18, 2007 Wanna play dueling IQs?Suire. Mine's 79. Yours? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
jefferiah Posted October 18, 2007 Report Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) What does that mean ? You make it sound surprising that Canada would prosecute for slavery ! I don't know if you are actually serious Mike, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt since I don't think there is any harm in explaining this to you. When he says "even in Canada we've prosecuted..." the surprising element is not the prosecution of the slavery but that there were actually cases of Islamists who felt free to hold slaves at this day in age in Canada. Edited October 18, 2007 by jefferiah Quote "Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu
GostHacked Posted October 18, 2007 Report Posted October 18, 2007 Engrish preeze? You seriously don't understand the nuance there? :P Quote
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