How the Abolitionist Press lionized John Brown – They’re doing it again.

Remember, this is how the abolitionist press acted regarding John Brown and slave revolts, which is what led to the Civil War

The South felt like it had to secede because, from Nat Turner’s Rebellion on, the abolitionist press was justifying the slaying of Southern civilians… https://t.co/LI5BNOfYXv pic.twitter.com/APs8nOA9yM

— Will Tanner (@Will_Tanner_1) February 17, 2026

Remember, this is how the abolitionist press acted regarding John Brown and slave revolts, which is what led to the Civil War The South felt like it had to secede because, from Nat Turner’s Rebellion on, the abolitionist press was justifying the slaying of Southern civilians That reached a fever pitch when John Brown, who was funded by Boston abolitionists, was lionized in the abolitionist press and called a hero for trying to start a Haiti-style white genocide Because of Brown, the South seceded. Because of the press, what could have been a solvable issue instead became an insurmountable one Because of all that, 700,000 Americans died

By NC ScoutPublished On: February 18, 2026Categories: Uncategorized0 Comments

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NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at [email protected] or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .