I’m reminded of the Faulkner quote
by ufl (2023-12-29 07:08:05)
Edited on 2023-12-29 08:59:53

In reply to: Also, why was she asked about the civil war?  posted by EricCartman


“The past is never dead. It’s not even past”

Very true of the Civil War in the sense that views about what happened then are correlated with folks’ views on race and other issues now.

She didn’t get a date or a name wrong. She fumbled to provide an answer without using the “S” word. She may be correct that it was a question “planted” to trip her up. If so, mission accomplished.