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Rep. Michele Bachmann was able to stare into (some) camera in front of the entire nation, and state unequivocally that the founding fathers worked to eradicate slavery. This is sobering when you realize that Bachmann is an elected representative, and as such – represents people who are equally ignorant and misguided.
With the help of a High School History teacher, Chris Matthews paints the real picture of slavery – both in the days of the founding fathers, and in their own lives as was the norm for men of their means.
There is great momentum to adopt the Birther’s absurd and transparent requirements for presidential candidates since the election of African American, Democratic President Obama.
While it wouldn’t seem necessary, isn’t it time that we require a modicum of knowledge from our elected representatives? BTW, gather the kids! They may not have seen this chapter in their newly abridged ‘History’ books.