Between a recent front-page article in the New York Times and an appearance on the May 4th edition of The Daily Show, right-wing historian David Barton has been in the media spotlight this week. The progressive blogosphere has been abuzz about Barton's media coverage, so for your reading pleasure, I have included several commentary pieces on Barton below.
Religion Dispatches: Why Won't David Barton Submit to Peer Review?
Just goes to show that anyone who cow tows to the Religious Right and supports their agenda will immediately be elevated to authority status. How else does one explain the popularity of Glenn Beck, Pat Robertson, and David Barton? All one has to do is loudly proclaim that the Emperor's clothes are exquisite while pretending he's not as naked as a jaybird.
Pretty amazing BS. -- The Declaration is just a listing of sermons folks had been hearing in church.
You're right to give him his own edition.
Cognitive Dissenter -- Thanks. I'm glad your found them edifying.
Donna Banta -- I'd like to set aside some time this weekend and give him his own post too.