If the Founding Fathers could bitchslap George W. Bush, who would be first in line and why?

Answer 1

First, Jefferson would be the man because he wrote the Declaration of Independence which detailed all of the abuses of King George III on the colonies. Many of those abuses involved the abuse of the citizens' civil liberties such as freedom of speech and of the press. Jefferson also believed in the equality of all men which today has been extended to mean all people regardless of race or gender. Jefferson would be appalled by laws such as the Patriot Act which infringes on many of our civil liberties as Americans. Additionally, I am not quite sure that all Americans are treated equally under Bush's presidency.

Secondly, Thomas Jefferson would be the picture of a classic Republican president. He did not believe in big government and during his two terms moved to decrease the size of government and cut taxes. He believed that people should be responsible for their own lives and did not want to have the government be too involved in the lives of the citizens- especially the national government. Jefferson would be disappointed that our national debt is as high as it is (he worked to eliminate it during his time) and he would be appalled that the national government has gotten involved in such personal issues as abortion, gay marriage, and Terri Shiavo (sp).

Third, Jefferson's own personal views would make him want to slap President Bush. He did not believe that the government should promote businesses or help them in any way (he envisioned an agrarian nation) so supporting the oil industry would be a no no. Additionally, Jefferson firmly believed that there should be a clear separation between church and state. He tried to keep his personal religious views to himself. He would certainly not want them to influence government policy.

It would be neat for him to come back...

Answer 2

you're only getting your self right into a pissing contest. Time to enable bypass of the gangster mentality. the two events are working as a team to break the country. Whom ever comes after BHO, will proceed the ball rolling, only like Bush persisted Clinton's stride. end being a lemming, and attempt to have an unique concept. there is the place the concern is, no person thinks for themselves to any extent further.

Answer 3

Benjamin Franklin

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
- Franklin's Contributions to the Conference on February 17 (III) Fri, Feb 17, 1775

There never was a good war, or a bad peace.
- in a letter to friend Sir Joseph Banks, July 27, 1783

Answer 4

Joseph Warren-because he was worried about a possible new nation being undermined by an aristocracy(there are 14 counties named for Warren, who was killed at the Battle of Bunker(Breeds)Hill and who wrote the Suffolk Resolves, a forerunner to the Declaration Of Independence

Answer 5

Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson believed that war was just when the cause was just... If he could see how Bush has turned the conflicts of the world to his own personal interests I'm sure he'd be first in line.

Answer 6

Alexander Hamilton, for running up the national credit card and using an emergency to short circuit the separation of powers between branches of the federal government

Answer 7

Ah. . yes. . .another dipshit! Everything is George Bush's fault huh? You are ignorant beyond belief. . . Speaking of bitchslapping. . . I bet your boyfriend sylvester is bitchslapping you right now huh pole smoker?

Answer 8

Who; George Washington.
Why; For professing to be a President.

Answer 9

I'm not sure whether it would be Jefferson first and Franklin second, or Franklin first and Jefferson second... Franklin would be shaking his head at the lack of humanity and common sense; Jefferson would be yelling "What have you done to the Constitution and your people?"

Answer 10

Washington - because Bush has thoroughly disgraced the office he so proudly held.