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Alexander Hamilton and the Bold Debts He Tied All of Us To

Alexander Hamilton and the Bold Debts He Tied All of Us To

Republicans have a knack for balancing individual freedom with personal accountability, steering clear of handing out blank checks like Halloween candy. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to examine a strategy so clever, it would’ve made the Founding Fathers debate over their tea. Enter Alexander Hamilton, America’s original number-cruncher. His plan for Federal debt […]

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Why Alexander Hamilton's Whiskey Tax is a Tale of Conservative Resilience

Why Alexander Hamilton’s Whiskey Tax is a Tale of Conservative Resilience

Alexander Hamilton, not exactly the poster boy for modern conservatism, made an unusual splash with a fiscal strategy that offers some intriguing lessons for today’s conservative thinkers. The whiskey tax, his brainchild in 1791, was America’s first-ever domestic product tax, aimed at supporting federally funded debt services. You might be wondering, ‘Taxation and conservatism? Are

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Alexander Hamilton and Consolidated Debt: A Conservative’s Take on the Founding Economist

Alexander Hamilton and Consolidated Debt: A Conservative’s Take on the Founding Economist

Alexander Hamilton—a financial genius who transformed the fledgling United States into an economic powerhouse. Many call him the “original capitalist patriot,” but let’s spotlight one of his lesser-known, yet equally impressive, feats: state debt consolidation. While some might try to paint Hamilton as an early proponent of Federal overreach, it’s high time we set the

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Alexander Hamilton: The Founding Father Who Made Economic Sense Great Again

Alexander Hamilton: The Founding Father Who Made Economic Sense Great Again

Alexander Hamilton—what a guy. One part financial wizard, one part Constitution-crafting revolutionary, and two parts “I told you so” genius. If only he had a Twitter handle; we’d be quoting him left, right, and center (well, mostly right). While his fellow Founders were busy daydreaming about their faces on mountains, Hamilton was sketching out the

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Alexander Hamilton: The Conservative Founding Father We Didn’t Expect

Alexander Hamilton: The Conservative Founding Father We Didn’t Expect

Let’s talk about Alexander Hamilton. Yes, that Alexander Hamilton. The Broadway sensation, the ten-dollar founding father without a father, and oddly enough in today’s politics, a guy liberals claim for their noble cause of big government. But if Hamilton were around today, sipping his colonial brew, you might find him scratching his head at modern

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Alexander Hamilton: The Founding Conservative's Constitutional Blueprint

Alexander Hamilton: The Founding Conservative’s Constitutional Blueprint

When it comes to the key players in America’s political origins, Alexander Hamilton stands out like that one relative at family gatherings—the one who brings the fireworks and the turkey, leaving everyone talking well beyond dessert. He wasn’t just another voice at the Constitutional Convention; he was the guy who showed up, dropped some real-world

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Why Abraham Lincoln Stands as America's Undisputed Federal Constitution Protector!

Why Abraham Lincoln Stands as America’s Undisputed Federal Constitution Protector!

Ah, Abraham Lincoln—a presidential titan grappling with the challenges of a nation that, let’s face it, was about to tear itself apart. Who better to play the role of “Federal Constitution protector” than Honest Abe himself? This guy didn’t just sport tall hats and impressive facial hair; he took on the massive job of keeping

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Abraham Lincoln's Wartime Government: A Limited Affair or Necessary Expansion?

Abraham Lincoln’s Wartime Government: A Limited Affair or Necessary Expansion?

Ah, Abraham Lincoln, the man with the top hat that could probably rival a skyscraper if one was ambitious enough to compare. Now, let’s talk about a concept that’s as old and persistent as debates over the best BBQ condiment: limited government during wartime. A topic both riveting and befuddling as Lincoln’s beard configuration. During

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What Would Lincoln Do? A Surprisingly Conservative Twist on Honest Abe

What Would Lincoln Do? A Surprisingly Conservative Twist on Honest Abe

Picture Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator himself, stepping into today’s political circus. Can you imagine the social media frenzy? I bet old Abe would hit it off with conservatives, though his take on leadership might ruffle a few feathers among the GOP crowd. Standing tall at 6’4″, Lincoln would see eye-to-eye with many conservative values.

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Why Lincoln Still Ranks High in the Conservative Hall of Fame!

Why Lincoln Still Ranks High in the Conservative Hall of Fame!

Abraham Lincoln isn’t just another president in American history. He’s become a larger-than-life figure, especially among conservatives. But what’s behind this adoration? Let’s take a closer look at why Old Abe holds such a special place in conservative hearts. The First Republican President To start, Lincoln was the Republican Party’s first president. That’s right, the

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Abraham Lincoln: The Conservative Champion of Moral Leadership

Abraham Lincoln: The Conservative Champion of Moral Leadership

Abraham Lincoln, the stovepipe hat enthusiast and Union’s glue, wasn’t just a president – he was a conservative icon in the making. Picture this: a bearded fellow juggling moral leadership while embodying today’s right-wing values. Sounds far-fetched? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into Honest Abe’s surprisingly modern political playbook. Lincoln, that lawyer-turned-debater

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