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andelinkyesterday at 9:50 PM1 replyview on HN

I mean, Deng Xiaoping is/was a huge influence in _our_ lifetimes. It was only the 1970s, just fifty years ago, when he was effectively the head of state. That’s like yesterday. I’m not saying Hamilton doesn’t have the influence you’re describing, but it’s not really an equal comparison given the huge difference in timeframes. Late 1700s is a ways away vs the 70s.


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smallmancontrovyesterday at 10:56 PM

You're pivoting. Alexander Hamilton had the influence on America's foreign policy that I said he had.