Comments on: Robert Carter III: A Forgotten Hero David Barton Doesn’t Want You to Remember

By: Krista Vessell

Krista Vessell — Wed, 30 May 2018 18:11:53 +0000

Yes, Bob. Speaking about the founders’ character flaws and such is considered the tactic of “deconstructionism” by Barton and his army of God-warriors. Barton even wrote an article about it on Wallbuilders. You can go to the website and search “deconstructionism” in their articles to read all about their views on people who want to have a comprehensive education of America’s founders.

By: Krista Vessell

Krista Vessell — Wed, 30 May 2018 18:11:53 +0000

And that’s EXACTLY what “Barton-ists” do! On Rick Green’s blog, article titled “It Turns Out Semantics Have Been Used To Try And Destroy David Barton,” I got into an argument with 4 individuals who did nothing but made excuse after excuse for Jefferson’s not freeing his slaves, and also not executing Thaddeus Kosciuszko’s will. In the end, their argument boiled down to this: Jefferson was too afraid of losing popularity and backing by investors to do what was right. He also was afraid of losing his beloved Monticello over his debts and just HAD to keep the slaves as collateral. Sounds like a staunch Christian leader to me… Even though this goes against Barton’s claim that Jefferson was a great civil rights leader and “orthodox” Christian, they continue making excuses for Jefferson and vehemently defending Barton at the same time. Barton’s works have brainwashed people to the point to where they can’t even entertain the thought that maybe, just possibly, Barton is wrong. It’s scary.

By: Krista Vessell

Krista Vessell — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:59:59 +0000

By: Bob King

Bob King — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:40:39 +0000

Thank you, Warren, for your refutations of Barton and his ilk. You bring rationality and reason to the discussion of the early American history ,which is sadly lacking these days. it seems like that to some folks if you view the Founders as less than godlike that you are being unAmerican, not just acknowledging that America is not perfect. As a fellow Cedarville grad (class of 1980) and history/political science major I am heartened that there are still those who do proper research and don’t buy into the “deification of the Founders. They were great men, sure enough, and very wise. But they also had, as do we all, feet of clay. Thanks for the info on Robert Carter. That really is an inspirational tale, one that should not be hiden nor overlooked.

By: Bob King

Bob King — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:40:39 +0000