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May 04, 2010, 11:25 PM
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America, The Story of Us
I don't know how many of you are watching "America, The Story of US", on the History channel. It's a six week mini-series that is interesting and well shot. I was surprised to see how much I forgot over the years, this is a great refresher course.
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May 07, 2010, 09:36 AM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
Wife tevo'd it and when I went to watch it the "lecturer" in chief was doing the intro so I turned it off.
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May 07, 2010, 09:49 AM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by wwace
Wife tevo'd it and when I went to watch it the "lecturer" in chief was doing the intro so I turned it off.
That is why my remote has a mute button This week should be really interesting covering the Civil War.
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May 07, 2010, 04:27 PM
#4
Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by Spooky
"America, the story of rewriting and altering history to be more PC, overemphasizing the contributions of a small percentage to fit the current political climate"
That one?
So far, it seems to be pretty broad in its coverage, at least the parts I have seen.
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May 07, 2010, 05:10 PM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
I agree spooky, I was uncomfortable with the new twist, and I know I'm not a racist. But the facts seemed somewhat over emphasized in some parts. I was also uncomfortable with the emphasis on the importance of banking. I KNOW banking is important, and played a great role, but it bothered me about this show. Very cool how it was filmed, it could have a great impact on viewers. Viewer beware, and think for yourself, as always.
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May 07, 2010, 05:16 PM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
I believe you, but I didn't see that part to be honest, I am a habitual channel jumper. I may have missed that episode, I saw the American Revolution scene in Brooklyn, and the British March down from Canada. Last week I was watching the Lewis and Clark segment. I haven't sen a show yet from beginning to end.. Remember it is on against "Family Guy", and "The Pacific' on HBO. I don't know about you, but I need my fix of Stewie once a week
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May 07, 2010, 05:38 PM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by Spooky
 Originally Posted by naturegirl
I was also uncomfortable with the emphasis on the importance of banking. I KNOW banking is important, and played a great role, but it bothered me about this show.
I, noticed that as well..... thought it was odd, and then I looked at the SPONSOR, and then it all made sense.....
http://open.salon.com/blog/william_e..._story_of_them
"History, for sale to be altered by the highest bidder. Be it "social justice" or a bank....."
Oh, yeah all of those "Bank of America" commercials where they have bought all of those smaller banks that actually did some good. I wonder, what have they done for us lately
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May 07, 2010, 06:03 PM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
You're right about that, but we must try and keep politics out of this, or I'll get moved to the political forum.
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May 07, 2010, 06:15 PM
#9
 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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May 07, 2010, 06:23 PM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
I had a post here on health care, and that turned political after a while. Sometimes it happens and subjects become political, and I have no problem with anything said, but someone must be crying to a moderator. I think that cry baby topic got covered a million times already. I am almost afraid to use that "P" word in a sentence.
I have yet to see one show from beginning to end, but some of the segments I did see were interesting. That is not to say there are other segments that may be questionable.
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May 07, 2010, 06:33 PM
#11
 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Re: America, The Story of Us
yea, it's like everything else on today, Just endless chatter.
Sorry, I am still bummed cause BBC cancelled Survivors and I never got to see what happened to Tom 

If you find me upside down, Roll me over.
"I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads
without having their motives questioned..."
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May 07, 2010, 06:39 PM
#12
Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by Jeep
yea, it's like everything else on today, Just endless chatter.
Sorry, I am still bummed cause BBC cancelled Survivors and I never got to see what happened to Tom
I never saw that show, but I bet you can see it on youtube
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May 07, 2010, 08:51 PM
#13
Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by Spooky
I guess I am discouraged when I see such a blatantly twisted piece of propaganda put out and called 'history'
Although, I am still trying to figure out how "Dirt" is a "Modern Marvel"

You'll have to watch and see why it is a modern marvel For the most part, that is another interesting show, last night they had on the potato. It may have been a rerun but it was new to me. You can really learn some interesting trivia with that show. Hist and A&E are the 2 best stations.
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May 07, 2010, 09:18 PM
#14
 This aint no damn flea circus!!!
Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by spartacus53
Hist and A&E are the 2 best stations.
Bah!!! NatGeo & History International for the win!
"Agitate! Agitate! Ought to be the motto of every reformer. Agitation is the opposite of stagnation...... one is life, the other death."
-Ernestine L. Rose-
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May 07, 2010, 10:25 PM
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Re: America, The Story of Us
 Originally Posted by Mighty AP
 Originally Posted by spartacus53
Hist and A&E are the 2 best stations.
Bah!!! NatGeo & History International for the win! 
I don't get NatGeo, but I've seen commercials for their programming, it looks awesome. Hist Intl shows too many of the old Hist programs.
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