What did British officers think of the American civil war as it was happening?

Re:What did British officers think of the American civil war... by piethesailorman on Saturday May 21, 2022 @02:35AM (#31455767)

An interesting point that makes me stpo and think for a moment However, are you saying all single parents choose to be single parents? Do you speak for all single parents? My mother left my father to handle myself and siblings. I can tell you he didnt choose to be left behind.

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Re:What did British officers think of the American civil war... by nl on Saturday May 21, 2022 @02:40AM (#31455787)

> My mother left my father to handle myself and siblings. I can tell you he didnt choose to be left behind.

It was a choice made by a private citizen to choose their own autonomy.

That's very different to a choice made by one person on the life of another, enforced by the power of the state.

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Re:What did British officers think of the American civil war... by piethesailorman on Saturday May 21, 2022 @02:37AM (#31455772)

Didnt mean to send yet. Your last point is excellent though! I agree

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