Comments on: Happy Birthday, Mr. President

By: Richard G. Combs

Richard G. Combs — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:51:18 +0000

I think VRB was reflecting on “He did not want the office of the Presidency to become the possession of a dynasty” and thinking how times have changed.

To avoid a hereditary monarchy, Doug, it’s no longer enough to not have a *son*. Sexist pig. :-)

By: VRB

VRB — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:57:56 +0000

I did get that.

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:02:03 +0000

I don’t think Washington would say that at all. What the article points out is that he did wisely understand the danger of the Presidency turning into a hereditary monarchy.

By: VRB

VRB — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 01:53:33 +0000

I guess now Washington would have to say, a person should not have a spouse or daughter.

By: KJ

KJ — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:44:21 +0000

Good read. Happy President’s Day!

By: John Newman

John Newman — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:49:02 +0000

George was THE MAN! If only those that followed him would have heeded the wise advice from his Farewell Address.