A qualified like Mr. Hagen. First, both Roosevelts contributed to where we are today by rejecting the limited government philosophy of our founders.
Second, working together as private citizens is the American way, not the state and private entities. Think Toqueville.
Third, I do not think Trump has spurred you to forget your virtue.
You may be right that Republicans and Democrats are on the same team trying to debase our founding principles in this year of celebration. Grace, class and style are not incompatible with politics, it was not long ago we had such a president and you may even be old enough to remember him.
So you're closer to the west coast now and I invite you to be my guest at the Ronald Reagan Library (up to 3 admissions) and maybe some In-n-Out burgers after. Take care and good stuff.
Anticipating the critique of the Roosevelts (who were certainly not proponents of limited government), I tried to sidestep my own ranking by calling it the general view of scholars--whatever my own view, I'd need a long article to defend it.
I have an article in draft that may touch on that second point. I'll make sure to include Toqueville.
To your third point, that's very kind and I hope it always remains true. I fully agree that grace, class, and style are not incompatible with politics, and I rather think we could use a whole lot more of it. I'm a little too young for Reagan--I was born during the first half of the first President Bush's term--but I would gladly join you for a tour of his library. I'll let you know the next time I'm in southern California (hopefully before too long).
A qualified like Mr. Hagen. First, both Roosevelts contributed to where we are today by rejecting the limited government philosophy of our founders.
Second, working together as private citizens is the American way, not the state and private entities. Think Toqueville.
Third, I do not think Trump has spurred you to forget your virtue.
You may be right that Republicans and Democrats are on the same team trying to debase our founding principles in this year of celebration. Grace, class and style are not incompatible with politics, it was not long ago we had such a president and you may even be old enough to remember him.
So you're closer to the west coast now and I invite you to be my guest at the Ronald Reagan Library (up to 3 admissions) and maybe some In-n-Out burgers after. Take care and good stuff.
Anticipating the critique of the Roosevelts (who were certainly not proponents of limited government), I tried to sidestep my own ranking by calling it the general view of scholars--whatever my own view, I'd need a long article to defend it.
I have an article in draft that may touch on that second point. I'll make sure to include Toqueville.
To your third point, that's very kind and I hope it always remains true. I fully agree that grace, class, and style are not incompatible with politics, and I rather think we could use a whole lot more of it. I'm a little too young for Reagan--I was born during the first half of the first President Bush's term--but I would gladly join you for a tour of his library. I'll let you know the next time I'm in southern California (hopefully before too long).