[HenryLeeII]

In many ways Jefferson has become an ideal more than a blueprint, whereas Hamilton was strictly nuts-and-bolts practicality (whether you agree with his ends and means), which may help explain George Washington's favoring of him (along with Hamilton's wartime experience and Jefferson's lack thereof).

[cajungirl]

I loved Washington, Adams and yes, Hamilton. Jefferson was, well, Jefferson. He wanted Utopia and I think it is a good thing he didn't get what he wanted. The more I read of the federalists, the more I think I am one. I think Jefferson was naive. His plan to start over every generation and redo everything was whacky if you ask me. And for a person who didn't think the government or law should do most things, that the law should reside within ourselves, he didn't have much self control about debt. A smart man but not as able as the federalists if you ask me. I think Washington favored the federalists for good reason.