A review by theknitgeek
The Grouchy Historian: An Old-Time Lefty Defends Our Constitution Against Right-Wing Hypocrites and Nutjobs by Ed Weinberger, Ed Asner

4.0

Ed Asner's first-person take on the "right-wing hypocrites and nutjobs" is a hilarious look at how little the framers, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a lot of contemporary to them documentation dealt with the concept of Christianity. The concept of the separation of church and state was foundational to their beliefs and the government the created. Backed by actual quotes from actual founders and framers, the historicity is hard for the nutjobs to disprove. Also covered are such concepts as gun control (the founders and framers wanted it), slavery (they were all for it), the Supreme Court's frequent misinterpretations of the Constitution and their own previous rulings, and more.

I love me some history, especially when it's written in a tongue-in-cheek, snarky tone. If you're anything like me, you'll also love this book.