[nopardons]

No we can't ! Different times, different people, and a totally different mindset.

There were NO public schools, in 1794.

Our bounderies protected us; naturally, in 1776.

Almost NO ONE was actively engaged in the Stock Market, in 1794.

The country was vastly smaller and contained a more homogenious populace ; not to mention a radically smaller one, in 1794.

Slavery was alive and well, in 1794, as was indentured servitude.

There were NO nukes, in 1794.

Israel didn't exist, in the midst of a hostile Arab wprld, in 1794. Are you suggesting that the USA abandon Israel now ?

Need I go on ? :-)

[Jim Robinson]

Oops, the article is talking about our parent's generation - not the founders.

[Jim Robinson]

Ie., before socialists took power in the 30's and held it for 70 years. Roll back the last 70 years of unconstitutional socialist programs and we get back to running our government on three percent of GDP.

[Jim Robinson]

But, I'll split the difference with you, seeing as we are living in more complicated times now. We can run the government on six percent of GDP. Hows that?