Tom and Ryan in L. Neil Smith’s science fiction series speculating on what America would be like if the good guys won the Whiskey Rebellion those seeking to re-establish the central state are all referred to as Hamiltonians, as in the villainous Alexander. Perhaps all libertarians should start using the term Hamiltonian as an all purpose label for our foes since the Whigs, Lincoln cultists, Fair Dealers, New Dealers, Square Dealers, New Frontiersmen, Social Democrats, Neo-cons, New Democrats, and Compassionate Conservatives (did I leave anyone out?) are all Hamilton’s evil children. As George Will put it: “If you seek Hamilton’s … Continue reading Re: Hamilton father of the state