[pissant]

I would say Franklin, having read three biograhies as well as his autobiography was no only a genius, but a practical man. That is the rarest of all birds.

Jefferson was brilliant, but not the wisest politician. Madison was brilliant. Hamilton is near the top of my list as well. George Washington was perhaps the wisest.

I agree Reagan was an absolute gem in our history. But I assure you, he revered the founders even more than you or I.

Cheers!

[jla]

I was afraid I would come off as sounding like I didn't "revere" our Founders, and it looks like I might have succeeded. And to be honest, as I was typing my prev. post I did originally call Ben F. a genius but deleted that remark .
I didn't set out to be provocative, I just wanted to relate some truths. And I appreciate your comments, Pissant. Your opinion of our Founders is noted, as well as admirable.

[Sam Gamgee]

Wasn't Alexander Hamilton a proponent of big government?