The East Marches wrote:Annorax wrote:
That wasn't a left-right issue as we understand it today and I highly doubt any real conservative would agree with slavery.
Plus the north had better industry/economy that is why they won.
Hell, I chalk that up to letting in the Irish and Germans. The Union was bleeding itself white of manpower. Industry plays a role but you gotta have warm bodies for the front too. I don't know whats worse punishment, losing the war or having to let the Irish into your cities. I for one dislike the plastic paddy menace that lurks in our Northern cities.
Would the last two sentences here be considered anti-Irish trolling? I'm having trouble telling if it's a failed attempt at humor or a sincere expression of bigotry, but I find it obnoxious.