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In reply to the discussion: Publisher pulls Jefferson book over inaccuracies (David Barton's "The Jefferson Lies") [View all]ThomThom
(1,486 posts)19. another example of the right trying to rewrite history
to better suit them
text books are another example
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Publisher pulls Jefferson book over inaccuracies (David Barton's "The Jefferson Lies") [View all]
underpants
Aug 2012
OP
I sure hope this is the beginning of the end of this guy Barton. What a liar.
southernyankeebelle
Aug 2012
#11
I would bet you $100 the Texas School Board buys this book in massive numbers
underpants
Aug 2012
#20
Well Bartons going to be in courts but he is going to be heavily discredited..
Historic NY
Aug 2012
#24
Rightfully this should end Barton's career as an expert witness in any court proceeding.
Citizen Worker
Aug 2012
#31
Kudos to Thomas Nelson for pulling the book., distorting history serves no good purpose.
Uncle Joe
Aug 2012
#32
That picture you've attached is impossibly ugly! The Texas Republican Party must be unbelievable.
Judi Lynn
Aug 2012
#33