EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a series of articles giving an introduction to the Federalist Papers, a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Federalist #1 serves as an introduction, setting the stage for the series of papers that will follow. The paper provides an overview of the primary issues involved in the ratification debates, and seeks to establish a negative characterization of the opposition, clearly meant to diminish their objections in the eyes of the public.
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Sorry but Hamilton was right. I wrote a long piece on the philosophical conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton. His part in both the Revolutionary War and the Washington administration, where not unknown is grossly maligned.
ReplyDeleteYou know me to be an intelligent and informed individual. I'd ask that you read it before jumping to any conclusions.
http://theeveningchronicle.blogspot.com/2011/03/question-or-two-for-glenn-beck.html?m=1
Excellent analysis. I'm impressed and will re-read the Anti-Federalist Papers with this article in mind. The point made of relative military service of Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton carries a lot of weight with me.
ReplyDeleteThanks. The unanswered and unconsidered question that remains is what would have become of the fledgling nation if it had not adopted the Constitution and financial foundations that Hamilton gave it. Hamilton's "Report on Manufacturs" was largely adopted by Congress as presented. Although its language is 18th century and archaic and makes for a difficult read, it is a thorough analysis of Hamilton's vision and is an important if largely forgotten piece of our history.
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