At first glance, Jefferson would be spinning like a lathe in his grave.
What I'd REALLY like to see is to have him also be exposed to the Euro-socialism systems. Compare how the poor lived in France during his time and how the state is cradle-to-grave-ing them now. Compare that with our system as it is now and see what he'd have to say.
I think the numbers (the idea of a millionaire that wasn't royalty was foreign in his time - much less a Bill Gates billionaire) would make his head spin. But *damn* that would be a talk I'd love to be in on.
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