A Quote From Thomas Jefferson

[Ponca Dan]

But what the hell did he know?

Quotation of the Day... - Cafe Hayek

Tweet… is from Thomas Jefferson’s 1774 “A Summary View of the Rights of British America,” as quoted in Phil Magness’s new essay “The American Revolution Was a Fight For Free Trade“: That the exercise of a free trade with all parts of the world, possessed by the American colonists, as of natural...

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[2012Bearcat]

Thomas Jefferson was a brilliant man. As such when faced with evidence his earlier beliefs were wrong, he wasn't pig headed and was able to change positions. If only you had the same ability.

After the War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson's views on tariffs shifted, moving towards a more protectionist stance, recognizing the need for some level of protection to secure the nation's political independence.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Initial Views:
  Before the War of 1812, Jefferson, like many Jeffersonian Republicans, generally favored free trade and lower tariffs, believing that agriculture and farming would be the best economic engine for America.
  
  
• The War's Impact:
  The war and the preceding trade restrictions (like the Embargo Act) highlighted the vulnerability of the American economy to foreign dependence, particularly for manufactured goods.
  
  
• Shift in Perspective:
  After the war, Jefferson's position began to resemble that of Washington, recognizing that some level of protection was necessary to secure the nation's political independence.
  
  
• Post-War Policies:
  This shift in perspective led to the implementation of policies that favored protectionist measures, including higher tariffs on imported goods, which were seen as a way to support domestic industries and reduce reliance on foreign imports.
  
  
• Jefferson's Legacy:
  While Jefferson initially opposed tariffs, the experience of the War of 1812 and its aftermath ultimately led him to acknowledge the potential benefits of a degree of protectionism for the nation's economic security
  

 

[Ponca Dan]

Thomas Jefferson was a brilliant man. As such when faced with evidence his earlier beliefs were wrong, he wasn't pig headed and was able to change positions. If only you had the same ability.

After the War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson's views on tariffs shifted, moving towards a more protectionist stance, recognizing the need for some level of protection to secure the nation's political independence.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Initial Views:
  Before the War of 1812, Jefferson, like many Jeffersonian Republicans, generally favored free trade and lower tariffs, believing that agriculture and farming would be the best economic engine for America.
  
  
• The War's Impact:
  The war and the preceding trade restrictions (like the Embargo Act) highlighted the vulnerability of the American economy to foreign dependence, particularly for manufactured goods.
  
  
• Shift in Perspective:
  After the war, Jefferson's position began to resemble that of Washington, recognizing that some level of protection was necessary to secure the nation's political independence.
  
  
• Post-War Policies:
  This shift in perspective led to the implementation of policies that favored protectionist measures, including higher tariffs on imported goods, which were seen as a way to support domestic industries and reduce reliance on foreign imports.
  
  
• Jefferson's Legacy:
  While Jefferson initially opposed tariffs, the experience of the War of 1812 and its aftermath ultimately led him to acknowledge the potential benefits of a degree of protectionism for the nation's economic security
  

It is interesting, don’t you agree, that when he was on the receiving end of government intervention in the economy he opposed things like tariffs, but once he was on the government end delivering the blows tariffs suddenly seemed like a good thing to him. Personally I prefer the nonauthoritarian revolutionary Jefferson. I see you fall in the authoritarian camp,

 

[2012Bearcat]

It is interesting, don’t you agree, that when he was on the receiving end of government intervention in the economy he opposed things like tariffs, but once he was on the government end delivering the blows tariffs suddenly seemed like a good thing to him. Personally I prefer the nonauthoritarian revolutionary Jefferson. I see you fall in the authoritarian camp,

Well I guess we can never accuse you of not being pig headed.

 

[Ponca Dan]

Well I guess we can never accuse you of not being pig headed.

Why do you always want to turn a thread into an argument about me rather than make a cogent argument related to the topic of the thread? It’s laziness on your part that betrays your inability to counter an opinion you find troubling to hear.

 

[2012Bearcat]

Why do you always want to turn a thread into an argument about me rather than make a cogent argument related to the topic of the thread? It’s laziness on your part that betrays your inability to counter an opinion you find troubling to hear.

Did you or did you not post an article that was clearly historically incomplete and distorted to fit your belligerent views on tariffs with a quote of "what did he know"? Why yes you did. Then when confronted with accurate and complete history you resort to your typical refusal to contemplate anything contrary to your view. That is blatant pig headedness.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

You eat pork Dan?

 

[Marocain Poke]

You eat pork Dan?

No, but he does Ben Dover on a mat facing Mecca.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

No, but he does Ben Dover on a mat facing Mecca.

5 times a day.

 

[Medic007]

Why do you always want to turn a thread into an argument about me rather than make a cogent argument related to the topic of the thread? It’s laziness on your part that betrays your inability to counter an opinion you find troubling to hear.

Speaking of laziness and inability, how's your Hezbollah boyz doing these days? Still kicking that Jew ass?

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