Washington's Alfalfa Club dinner is a populist's nightmare. Tina Brown alfalfaclubdinner Change image and share on social
Washington's answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The 'fiscal cliff' process was secretive and sloppy, and the nation's so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt. Ron Fournier addressamericananswer share on social
Washington's birthday is worthy of celebration - he is one of the greatest men in history. But Washington himself would likely have seen celebration of the office of the presidency itself as monarchic in nature. Ben Shapiro birthdaycelebrationgreat share on social
Washington's character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its republican virtues, which was why he became our first President by unanimous choice. Stephen Ambrose characterchoicenation Change image and share on social
Washington's defeat in 1754 was followed by active military preparations on both sides. Albert Bushnell Hart activedefeatmilitary Change image and share on social
Washington's entire honesty of mind and his fearless look into the face of all facts are qualities which can never go out of fashion and which we should all do well to imitate. Henry Cabot Lodge entirefacefact Change image and share on social
Washington's insatiable desire to spend our children's inheritance on failed stimulus plans and other misguided economic theories have given record debt and left us with far too many unemployed. Rick Perry childdebtdesire Change image and share on social
Washington sees the various local and national conflicts in the Middle East as part of a battle for regional hegemony between the U.S. and Iran. Stephen Kinzer battleconflicteast Change image and share on social
Washington should revive international efforts begun during the Clinton administration to pressure countries with dangerously loose banking regulations to adopt and enforce stricter rules. Kit Bond administrationadoptbank Change image and share on social
Washington shows the Negro not only at his best, but also at his worst. James Weldon Johnson badnegroshow Change image and share on social