Watch O'Reilly Distort Thomas Jefferson's Views

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[VotePaineJefferson]

We've got bigger problems than this right now

[LoriAretz]

1. Thomas Jefferson did not write the constitution.

2. Thomas Jefferson, despite what he did or did not say, used the press freely, and anonymously, to attack John Adams. He was a first class hypocrite.

[EtcEtcAndEtc]

GODDAMMIT THEY'VE FAILED US!!!!!!

[livefreeordeath]

@LoriAretz then he ran against him and repealed many laws and fired tax collectors and and many government employees

[DrDurdenSoapCo]

ROFL. JEFFERSON DID NOT WRITE THE CONSTITUTION....HE WASN'T EVEN IN THE COUNTRY.

[slyjokerg]

@LoriAretz it was a simple matter of misspeaking from cenk. jefferson was in europe when the constitution was written, BUT NOT WHEN THE BILL OF RIGHTS WAS ADOPTED. jefferson was the father of the first amendment. and what was hypocritical? he was for the freedom of the press, and by your own claim, he used it. and??? as a secular person, you falsely attacking and speaking of jefferson is about as close to blasphemy as i can imagine.

[angelbaby74965]

@chrisbmast Madison was NOT a member of Washingtons cabinet. Jefferson was the Secretary of State. Madison held no official position in the administration and was anti-elitist.

[angelbaby74965]

judging historical figures by modern standards and morality is rarely wise unless you have an understanding of the mindset/social/political climate of that era. Jefferson referred to slavery as a necessary evil, although unfortunately I am too lazy to look up the exact quote. Slavery was intended to be abolished within a time frame, but economically it would be disasterous to do so instantly, considering a huge lot of the economic responsibility relied on slave owning states and plantations.

[angelbaby74965]

@VinnyS914 that was not unusual back then, and my reference was more to the "owned half the blacks in VA" comment. He also fathered several children with her, as well as released all of his "property" upon his death. Like I said... read a little more, sweet cheeks.;) Jefferson was a widower, btw. If you have evidence to the contrary or to back up any other claims, I invite you to post the source so I can read. I am not beyond mistakes, but I will warm you that history is my forte/passion.

[angelbaby74965]

@23mbtx23 I love him too... Jefferson is a VERY interesting character, besides being, as my history professor said, along with the other founding fathers, part of the "highest concentration of brains, talent and ability in political history."

[angelbaby74965]

@postalmeter LOL... finally someone thats aware Jefferson wasnt even in the country! In fact, he called them demi-gods! Most people dont realize the Constitutional Convention was a second Revolution, only peaceful. They were elitists that completely overthrew the existing government (Articles of Confederacy)

[VinnyS914]

@angelbaby74965 He was 44 Sally Hemmings was 14. He was a child molester.