Hamilton’s view, the greatest threat to the American experiment was a demagogue who might flatter the people, overthrow popular elections, and consolidate power in his own hands. Jefferson felt that the presidency created by the new Constitution was too strong. He, too, feared a Caesar. But if Hamilton envisioned a demagogue who would flatter the majority from below, Jefferson foresaw one who would thwart majority will from above. He was especially concerned that an unscrupulous president might narrowly lose a bid for reelection and falsely insist that the contest had been stolen.
Hate to be Debbie downer but who uses “wanna” in professional writing? Twice? I read this newsletter daily and this is the first time I wanted a red pen. Be better, please.
Thank you Matt and Greg and all/if any, other What a Day Crew/Team peeps for this fantastic, What A Day sign-off for the "Thanksgiving" holidays. It made me laugh and laugh, and that is, not only Good Medicine, it is, the BEST Medicine!!!!! I have several thoughts, on the Thai woman who shocked the Buddhist monks....."You might say she was knock, knock, knocking on Enlightenment's door," AND it's possible, that only Boomer's, Gen X, and Millenials will get the ref. Otis is magnificent!!!! AND an Enigma, a cat who agrees to "dress up" in silly human outfits and sit and pose for the camera. I say Otis is worthy of so much Gratitude and Respect, for his Service to Humanity. All his cat friends are like, "Dude, wtf!!!!" Which also makes me laugh and laugh....Wishing All.....Peace, Love, Light, and Laughter to endure the tricky times ahead. Sooooo, I will share my favorite "Thanksgiving" meditation/tradition, again, same "Gen's" might recognize the clip, but for sure, it's funny as hell the first time one see's it too, Gen Z, I'm talking to YOU! Wednesday Addam's sums it up the best, imho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJE3KDxTbWI
[From The Atlantic - Shays Rebellion (1786) The Founders' Concerns Materialized 240 Years Later]
The Insurrection Problem: Violence has marred the American constitutional order since the founding. Is it inevitable? The Atlantic, October 9, 2025 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/11/shays-rebellion-hamilton-jefferson-political-ideologies/684319/?gift=8h-ND1FuiIZ4VZp5QuIbsKhefcdEJBY2MQOiojmCU5U&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
Hamilton’s view, the greatest threat to the American experiment was a demagogue who might flatter the people, overthrow popular elections, and consolidate power in his own hands. Jefferson felt that the presidency created by the new Constitution was too strong. He, too, feared a Caesar. But if Hamilton envisioned a demagogue who would flatter the majority from below, Jefferson foresaw one who would thwart majority will from above. He was especially concerned that an unscrupulous president might narrowly lose a bid for reelection and falsely insist that the contest had been stolen.
Turkeys are not flightless.
Hate to be Debbie downer but who uses “wanna” in professional writing? Twice? I read this newsletter daily and this is the first time I wanted a red pen. Be better, please.
Thank you Matt and Greg and all/if any, other What a Day Crew/Team peeps for this fantastic, What A Day sign-off for the "Thanksgiving" holidays. It made me laugh and laugh, and that is, not only Good Medicine, it is, the BEST Medicine!!!!! I have several thoughts, on the Thai woman who shocked the Buddhist monks....."You might say she was knock, knock, knocking on Enlightenment's door," AND it's possible, that only Boomer's, Gen X, and Millenials will get the ref. Otis is magnificent!!!! AND an Enigma, a cat who agrees to "dress up" in silly human outfits and sit and pose for the camera. I say Otis is worthy of so much Gratitude and Respect, for his Service to Humanity. All his cat friends are like, "Dude, wtf!!!!" Which also makes me laugh and laugh....Wishing All.....Peace, Love, Light, and Laughter to endure the tricky times ahead. Sooooo, I will share my favorite "Thanksgiving" meditation/tradition, again, same "Gen's" might recognize the clip, but for sure, it's funny as hell the first time one see's it too, Gen Z, I'm talking to YOU! Wednesday Addam's sums it up the best, imho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJE3KDxTbWI
Otis is quite the fashion plate.