[thatdewd]

Sure Jefferson was a nationalist in the 1780s while in Congress. He was so much one that he even proposed not allowing new states admission into the Union if they wanted slavery. He also wrote the Ordinance banning slavery in the Northwest Territories.

I don't think you know what the word "nationalist" even means. Just as I suspected, and mentioned in post # 749.

He and Madison split from Hamilton and Washington because of their inability to understand economics and finance more than disagreements about the federal Union.

Actually, those differences arose primarily between Hamilton and Washington. But don't let actual history stop you, you never have before. "Jefferson the Nationalist" - really, now. lol.

[justshutupandtakeit]

In the context of 1787 nationalists were those desiring a stronger national government they were essentially synonymous with "federalists." In the more common meaning a nationalist merely means one who is devoted to protecting the interests of a particular nation. ALL the founders and Jefferson were most definitely "nationalist" from that definition. Just for laughs what do YOU think a "nationalist" was?

Washington was Hamilton's greatest advocate in EVERY area, including economics and finance. He treated Hamilton with all the indulgence he would have shown his son. What lamebrained idea did you stumble over that claims anything else?