Not even liberal social media users could bring themselves to defend this kind of ignorance of American history.

The single element most damaging to the republic is the mass registration of uneducated voters at the close of election season.

But at a time so taken with the idea of progress, among a people convinced that time confers useful experience, if not greater wisdom, it is important to celebrate both the men and the moment that gave rise to our Constitution.

“The Founders were no fools.”