The “Hamiltonian Constitution” versus the Actual Constitution
It was Alexander Hamilton who invented the notion of “implied powers” of the Constitution which has morphed into the deceitful notion of “a living constitution” (aka whatever the politicians of the day say it is). The constitutional amendment process be damned.
Hamilton, an inveterate statist, central planner, protectionist, central bank worshipper, and corpor
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