OK, I need to win the lottery NOW!

[gridlore]

As most of you probably realize, next month marks the beginning of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Southern lunatics in deep denial are planning any number of commemorations that completely dismiss the idea that slavery was part of the succession of the failed Confederate States.

Why do I need to win the lottery? Because I want to bankroll a road trip in 2014 starting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. From there, we'll take a leisurely trip down to Atlanta, have a BBQ, then march to Savannah. In Union uniforms, carrying Union flags, and singing Union marching songs. Pillaging would be frowned on, though there are some great antique places on the Atlantic coast.

You want to celebrate slavery and treason? I'll celebrate cutting through your heartland like a hot knife through grits and burning your cities to the ground.

Deal?

Comments

[nightshade1972.livejournal.com]

Hubby insists on referring to it as The War of Northern Aggression. I was born on the Union side of the line (IL), although I've been in TX 25 years or so. I remember thinking, even as a young child, that maybe if Lincoln had just let the Southern states secede peacefully, a lot of bloodshed might have been avoided. That's hubby's POV as well.

On that note, there's an indie film out there called "C.S.A", which is a mockumentary that explores what might have happened in just that circumstance. It's tongue-in-cheek, but very well done.

[lostwanderfound.livejournal.com]

Hubby insists on referring to it as The War of Northern Aggression.

The appropriate response to that is "The Slaver's Revolt".


I remember thinking, even as a young child, that maybe if Lincoln had just let the Southern states secede peacefully, a lot of bloodshed might have been avoided. That's hubby's POV as well.

White blood, anyway. Apparently blood shed during floggings doesn't count...

[notthebuddha.livejournal.com]

maybe if Lincoln had just let the Southern states secede peacefully

?? As I recall, the South started the shooting.