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To: central_va

-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.


3,580 posted on 01/14/2016 9:01:54 PM PST by sunrise_sunset
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To: sunrise_sunset

Wow somebody agrees with me.


3,589 posted on 01/14/2016 9:03:20 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: sunrise_sunset

I usually fight these battles alone.


3,591 posted on 01/14/2016 9:03:42 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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