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REJECTION OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM

George Washington:

In 1796 the first President warned the United States about the dangers of what he termed Spirit of Party. Or, in less diplomatic terms — Irrational Conviction.

In his Farewell Address Washington predicted the two parties would pose more of a threat to the Union than…