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hlthe2b

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6. You said that was his "ONLY MISTAKE..." Hardly...

Reply to bovine6 (Reply #5)

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 09:52 PM

Nov 6

I get your fury at the election and SC (among other states that propelled Trump). I am with you and share your immense anger.

But, that said, it horrifies me that so many on DU deify this genocidal monster.

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William Tecumseh Sherman: [View all] Floyd R. Turbo Nov 6 OP

Cousin Billy was a smart guy. Algernon Moncrieff Nov 6 #1

No hero. William Tecumseh Sherman on the need to "exterminate the Indians, men, women, & children" hlthe2b Nov 6 #2

Sherman's only mistake bovine6 Nov 6 #3

He was engaged in genocidal extermination of the Sioux in the West. Cool with THAT? hlthe2b Nov 6 #4

No I'm not but I was referring to South Carolina, you know the first state to demonstrate treason by seceding. bovine6 Nov 6 #5

You said that was his "ONLY MISTAKE..." Hardly... hlthe2b Nov 6 #6

I apologize. bovine6 Nov 6 #7