-Was George Washington a socialist? He was a big protectionist. -
All the founders were. They regarded protectionism as normal and to suggest otherwise was near treason. Adam Smith was also a big protectionist.
There was no income tax for 150 years because tariffs were the source of government revenue.
The founders weren’t that dumb about economics, especially Hamilton.
Wow somebody agrees with me.
I usually fight these battles alone.