[vbmoneyspender]

I agree with you about George Washington being one of the great men of world history. Since the time of the Roman Republic, no one had ever done what he did, which was gain power and then voluntary renounce at the appointed time.

[TheEngineer]

Since the time of the Roman Republic, no one had ever done what he did, which was gain power and then voluntary renounce at the appointed time.

Your points are really excellent. And those are some of the points which made him one of the greatest men in the world.

After the revolution was over, and with an army at his disposal, he returned to his farm. And after 8 years as president, and with almost unanimous popularity, Washington stepped down and handed over the power.

Contrasted with bill clinton who was impeached, convicted of perjury, disbarred, and reviled by at least 40% of the country.... yet still wanted to cling to power ever longer.