Lincoln was told that speaking with the south about peace was a great idea, the historical fact of charles the first king of england talking with rebels was used as an example. Lincoln excused himself for not knowing much about history, but said he did remember that charles the first had his head cut off by said rebels...... Talking to your enemies before your done stomping their guts out is wasted breath, notice how well japan and germany listened AFTER we decimated their cities and people.
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