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19. It was the wealthy slave-holding elites that started the war....

Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:45 PM

Feb 8

And after that short Reconstruction period, the same people were right back in power.
Blacks and poor whites just stayed screwed.
Thank you, COL.

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GOP Official Snatches Thomas Massie's Mic In the Midst of Comments at Kentucky Event [View all] BumRushDaShow Feb 8 OP

I don't think they know who they are fucking with. SalamanderSleeps Feb 8 #1

The South will rise, but not how the GOP expects it to. SalamanderSleeps Feb 8 #2

lol. thank u for this. huge fan of steve's. but that intro- mopinko Feb 8 #5

Thank you for posting this! yardwork Feb 8 #9

I've been a big fan of. Steve foor as long time broiles Feb 8 #14

Reconstruction was far too short and far too lenient. COL Mustard Feb 8 #18

It was the wealthy slave-holding elites that started the war.... 70sEraVet Feb 8 #19

What a bunch of babies! Maraya1969 Feb 8 #3

ZERO to offer their constituents. johnnyfins Feb 8 #4

The "Free Speech Absolutists" in action. 617Blue Feb 8 #6

It appears to be intra-GOP party infighting BumRushDaShow Feb 8 #15

but but but Dems in disarray! LymphocyteLover Feb 8 #12

Exactly! mountain grammy Feb 8 #13

This guy should think of switching sides. Just for a while. Autumn Feb 8 #16

Awww, are you SCARED, GOP Snowflakes? Sam I Yam Feb 8 #17

FYI Bayard Feb 8 #20

Until the Confederates invaded it. malthaussen Feb 8 #21

Guess he never got to the Epstein part. Kid Berwyn Feb 8 #22

What in the hell is even going on anymore? 0rganism Feb 8 #23