Mr. Jefferson, though too revolutionary in his notions, is yet a lover of liberty and will be desirous of something like orderly Government – Mr. Burr loves nothing but himself – thinks of nothing but his own aggrandizement – and will be content with nothing short of permanent power in his own hands – No compact, that he should make with any passion in his breast except Ambition, could be relied upon by himself – How then should we be able to rely upon any agreement with him? Mr. Jefferson, I suspect will not dare much Mr. Burr will dare every thing in the sanguine hope of effecting every thing –]
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Trump=Burr
When the presidential election of 1800 went to the House, Alexander Hamilton supported his old enemy Thomas Jefferson over Aaron Burr. His description of Burr applies to Donald Trump:
