George Washington Voted Britain's Greatest Military Enemy

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dude4151 of HI 1:23PM March 11, 2013

I'm flattered that the British picked George Washington as their greatest enemy, but let's face the facts---GW was 3-6 in battles. The Continental Army of the fledgling United States of America did not pose a grave threat to Great Britain. The First French Republic and the First French Empire did. The fact that France ultimately lost to Great Britain and her allies does not change the fact that Napoleon was the greatest general the British have ever faced on the field of battle.
And yes, I'm an American.

Edward J. Cunningham of MD 8:49PM November 12, 2012

The greatest enemy of the U.S.A. had to be F.D.R. at his girlfriend's urging , Winnie Churchill, he backhandly gave us an entry into WWII ...and into the military-corporate complex.

Lou of FL 11:42AM April 18, 2012

President Washington is LIVING PROOF that "There's something to be said about PERSISTANCY!"
Nothing pisses me off more than when a Brit says: "We let you (US) win."
Our cousins across the ocean should respect the outcome of our revolution & that it changed the world forever for the good!
Also, ever since Mel Gibson portrayed the British as DEVILS in his movie " The Patriot" - I think the British havent looked at our founding the same.
Nevertheless, LONG LIVE GEORGE WASHINGTON!

Brad of FL 10:46AM April 17, 2012

The United States foolishly "buried the hatchet" but the United Kingdom never did and retook this country through their foundations & councils (Milner's round table, CFR, Chatam house) until by 1968 they had full control. Churchil was our greatest enemy and we never realized it - he was involved in the murder of FDR. Forget Muslims and attack the City of London, they cost us billions a week through specualtive attacks on gas prices alone.

Against Oligarchy of NV 9:05AM April 17, 2012

I've just read a biography of Lord Cochrane and, based on that history, I'd say that Britain's greatest military enemy was the Admiralty.

Your Namehere of AL 7:45AM April 17, 2012

Great leaders usher in eras of Freedom for the people and of peaceful good will toward all.
BF of NJ, is it that you Like the military pre emptive violence and the bankrupt federal government and the tyranical suppression of liberties?
You're a sad individual here in your vague and pointless condemnation... of someone you know so little about. You talk generally and of nothing but toss a few negative sounding names around.. you maybe better think about who Is "foolish" or so.. please address any particular issue and you can be shown the way easily.. if you should be able to handle the truth, it will be your's to see. Write any particular misgiving you have and let's find answers.
Have You indeed studied economics enough to even discuss that aspect BF of NJ? Are you familiar with restrictive books of law in this country that literally could have Anyone thrown into the legal machine as a criminal? On what particular issue do you find yourself in disagreement with America's champion of Liberty? You question a strong and fearless gentleman who speaks out on the truth of things? Do you value our Constitution? Do you want harm for the American people 'BF of NJ', or do you wish us well?
Seek the light, trust in the power of human goodness when people are released from overriding coercion and when everyone is free of protectionist business practices that we get when special interests buy their way.
Great leaders Live their principles, Ron Paul is simply truth writ large.

John of NY 8:48PM April 16, 2012

Great leader, yes. But get the facts straight. Washingtom was not involved in the Battle of Saratoga. Bad reporting as a quick online check would have revealed this.

Ross of NJ 8:32PM April 16, 2012

I am sure that George Washington would be at the top of the list for the Britain's
greatest losses.
Great Leaders know how and when to plan, and when it's time to push, and keep pushing till you dislodge your enemy and you drive them back.
When you only have one chance to win, you make that one chance count, even when the odds are against you. A mans will to survive often times is more powerful than a platoon of men, when it's the difference between freedom and slavery.

Vincent Lawrence of MN 8:25PM April 16, 2012

John of NY misunderstands great leaders. Great leaders do not mix common sense and boldness with too much blind foolishness and paranoia like Ron Paul. Ron Paul could have been someone great if he had reconciled many of his theories with reality. Instead, half of his ideas are good and half contradict basic facts that arise to his claims.

BF of NJ 6:01PM April 16, 2012