Founding father Patrick Henry opposed the Constitution with the passion he once used to ignite revolution – this time, fearing the presidency itself could become an absolute tyranny. John Dickerson explains.
Founding father Patrick Henry opposed the Constitution with the passion he once used to ignite revolution – this time, fearing the presidency itself could become an absolute tyranny. John Dickerson explains.
Washington reluctantly became president and then left after two terms, so no I don’t think using the presidency for tyranny was what he had in mind.
This commentary wasn’t about Washington. It was about the Constitution.
The comment I responded to is a picture of Washington.