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To: Willie Green
Thomas Jefferson wasn't known for his great understanding of economics. You should look at Hamilton instead.
102 posted on 11/09/2003 9:42:43 PM PST by Norse
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To: Norse
You should look at Hamilton instead.

Madison's proposal for a uniform revenue tariff was more in keeping with the principles of (true) free trade, and formed the basis of our nation's first revenue law.
Hamilton's tax proposals were more selectively interventionist. They led to open rebellion and government use of military force to opress our own citizenry.

One of the more serendipitous moments of our nation's history occurred when Hamilton and Aaron Burr mutually agreed to end each other's political careers. I shudder to think what may have happened if either egomaniac had continued to influence our course of development.

131 posted on 11/10/2003 8:06:54 AM PST by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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