The Oligarchy

John Jay, a Founding Father and the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, did some fine things in politics. As Governor Jay, he freed the slaves of New York. He helped write the famous FEDERALIST PAPERS. He served as president of the Continental Congress. But we should remember him for one revolutionary comment, a frank statement that expressed what the American oligarchy has been about since Day One. Jay would fit right in today.

"Those who own the country ought to govern it."