[Alberta's Child]

Even Goerge Washington knew that Hamilton was way out of line. That's why the dispute was ultimately resolved in favor of the "rebels" even after a Federal military force (ironically, led by former Virginia governor Harry Lee -- the father of Robert E. Lee) was sent out to quell the uprising.

I know he had a lot of outstanding qualities and would likely put most of this nation's current elected "leaders" to shame, but the reality is that Alexander Hamilton was the first in a long line of "big-government Beltway conservatives."

[rhombus]

but the reality is that Alexander Hamilton was the first in a long line of "big-government Beltway conservatives

I still think you are making a huge jump about a completely different time in history but yes, I see your point... in some cases he supported federal power over state power. However, I must confess that in looking at America's long history, there were some times I can tell you that this conservative would NOT have supported states' rights at any cost which doesn't mean I don't support incresased states rights on some issues now.