Hamilton was written to flatter the monarch (Barack Obama) in his court, the same basic genesis as a lot of Shakespearean tragedies and histories. Ideologically, that’s what it does: it’s designed to reinforce Obama’s worldview.

Irrespective of that, I think it’s very good.

Like Shakespearean plays, it appeals to people across the social spectrum in the vernacular of their time, and it compellingly captures human drama in a way that transcends its ideological leanings, which are more interesting to scholars than most audiences.

But as a political document, every single point it makes is in line with Obama. It seeks a usable past for POC by obscuring what the founding was really about; it celebrates capitalism and striving; it advocates compromise with one’s political enemies. It’s Obamaism in microcosm.

It’s fine to enjoy things while also critically analyzing them. We can do both!

Addendum: the biggest “this was written for Obama” tell is when Jefferson complains that Hamilton’s financial plan has too many pages; this was a GOP talking point about the ACA and clearly intended as a laugh line for libs at the time. Do/will kids get that now? Who cares