The business of corruption

Hamilton wrong again Alexander Hamilton knew that “The business of corruption, when it is to embrace so considerable a number of men, ( in the three branches of our Constitutional government) requires time as well as means.” He feared not for his beloved country if the Constitution was ratified. Hamilton thought he knew that “Talents for low intrigue and the little arts of popularity may alone suffice to elevate a man to the first honours in a single State; but it will require other talents, and a different kind of merit to establish him in the esteem and confidence of the whole Union, or of so considerable a portion of it as would be necessary to make him a successful candidate for the distinguished office of President of the United States.” He failed to see that “low intrigue” and the little art of “popularity” coupled with the “business of corruption” could enable Obama to become President. He also failed to realize that the time and the means for liberal Democrats to affect their agenda to “totally transform America” have come to pass.