[ml/nj]

Hamilton was far from alone in his disdain for the States.

This is praiseworthy?

ML/NJ

[BroJoeK]

"This is praiseworthy?"

Hamilton was an abolitionist who favored a strong Federal government, especially one strong enough to put its own financial house in order.
Other Founders (i.e., SC's Pinckney & Rutledge) wanted a Federal government strong enough to protect slavery.

The great compromise of 1787 produced a Constitution which satisfied both.

[Jacquerie]

Yes.