He couldn't, he was born in Germany. But I get you point. It does not take a Ph.D. in Physics or any other science, however, to recognize the flaws in our political economy. Nor does it require an inordinately high IQ. I like his quote/curse: "Dear Posterity, If you have not become more just, more peaceful, and in general more sensible than we were, then may the Devil take you"! And he has.