wink-_-wink 1 Posted January 16, 2015 Has anyone seen the commercials for this on the history channel? I think it looks like it is going to be REALLY REALLY good! If you are into that sort of thing!! http://www.history.com/shows/sons-of-liberty/cast Check it out, anyone else pumped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted January 16, 2015 hopefully its not a warped interpretation of the truth to fit todays script Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gfl216 220 Posted January 27, 2015 What a piece of crap! So far it's been a 4 hour commercial for Sam Adams beer that is loosely based on history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted January 27, 2015 Discover the Truth Behind History Channel’s Sons of Liberty Series http://allthingsliberty.com/2015/01/discover-the-truth-behind-history-channels-sons-of-liberty-series/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted January 27, 2015 Discover the Truth Behind History Channel’s Sons of Liberty Series http://allthingsliberty.com/2015/01/discover-the-truth-behind-history-channels-sons-of-liberty-series/ Thanks for that Og. I'm only 25 minutes into the first episode and think I will just dump it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 28, 2015 I like it. Just finished the second episode. It peaks interest again into that time. I wished i paid more attention in high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted January 28, 2015 I like it. Just finished the second episode. It peaks interest again into that time. I wished i paid more attention in high school. Rick, did you watch John Adams, the HBO series from a few years ago? That was really good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted January 28, 2015 I know it's historically inaccurate, but I still find it entertaining. I watched the first two nights so I am going to finish it up tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 28, 2015 I watched very littlE. I may have to Netflix it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings9 5 Posted January 28, 2015 One positive thing about the show is the fact that it shows how our forefathers were the citizens armed against an oppressive government. These days the antis want to turn the 2nd amendment into meaning standing militia as part of the government and disregard the fact that it really means we the people. Anything that shows citizens and arms in a positive light is a good thing in my opinion. What holds true across time is control the information,disarm the masses and make them think the government or regime will provide for you is a ploy as old as man. (Be it Romans,Nazis,communism or in this case the British).JMOP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted January 28, 2015 Rick, did you watch John Adams, the HBO series from a few years ago? That was really good. I iust finished watching John Adams last night great series. Watched it over the weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted January 28, 2015 I enjoyed it, but yeah you could tell Sam Adams lagers paid for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted January 28, 2015 I watched it, it was entertaining. I DVR'ed the 3 nights so i could FF through all the commercials. Although i realize this is not accurate historically 100%. At least they didn't make the Patriots out to be terrorists, like common core history is now teaching the youth in public schools. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/11/20/was-the-boston-tea-party-terrorism-texas-schools-are-teaching-just-that-and-more/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted January 28, 2015 I iust finished watching John Adams last night great series. Watched it over the weekend Glad you enjoyed it Mikey. I watched it when it was on HBO and really liked it. It was based on a recent book of John Adam's life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 889 Posted January 28, 2015 What a piece of crap! So far it's been a 4 hour commercial for Sam Adams beer that is loosely based on history. agree, it's awful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted January 28, 2015 One positive thing about the show is the fact that it shows how our forefathers were the citizens armed against an oppressive government. These days the antis want to turn the 2nd amendment into meaning standing militia as part of the government and disregard the fact that it really means we the people. Anything that shows citizens and arms in a positive light is a good thing in my opinion. What holds true across time is control the information,disarm the masses and make them think the government or regime will provide for you is a ploy as old as man. (Be it Romans,Nazis,communism or in this case the British).JMOP I totally agree! Especially in one episode the colonists can't get their hands on any gun powder because the British government has bought it all making it near impossible for them to get any. Hmmm ...sound familiar?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted January 28, 2015 I watched it, it was entertaining. I DVR'ed the 3 nights so i could FF through all the commercials. Although i realize this is not accurate historically 100%. At least they didn't make the Patriots out to be terrorists, like common core history is now teaching the youth in public schools. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/11/20/was-the-boston-tea-party-terrorism-texas-schools-are-teaching-just-that-and-more/ True story: they are now reaching kids that our founding fathers were just white devil slave masters that created the constitution and bill of rights to protect their wealth from the British crown. WTF!?!? How about they fought a bloody revolution to throw off tyranny and setup our new government to protect us from having to do it again??? I keeps saying: they have to villainize the founding fathers, and once that step is complete they can piecemeal strip out the parts of the constitution and bill of rights that protect our freedom and liberty!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted January 28, 2015 True story: they are now reaching kids that our founding fathers were just white devil slave masters that created the constitution and bill of rights to protect their wealth from the British crown. WTF!?!? How about they fought a bloody revolution to throw off tyranny and setup our new government to protect us from having to do it again??? I keeps saying: they have to villainize the founding fathers, and once that step is complete they can piecemeal strip out the parts of the constitution and bill of rights that protect our freedom and liberty!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I don't care if I have to pump gas at night in Newark or push shopping carts to pay for it, my children will never go to a public school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted January 29, 2015 I don't care if I have to pump gas at night in Newark or push shopping carts to pay for it, my children will never go to a public school. LMAO that is great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted January 29, 2015 I'm watching the first episode now. It does have a lot of commercials, but is otherwise entertaining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted January 29, 2015 I watch from the History app on my phone. I don't know what happened last night but I was watching episode 3 and it kept skipping the commercials! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted January 29, 2015 It's sitting on my DVR right now. I've been waiting to hear opinions - I was concerned History Channel would completely screw this up, like they did with Vikings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted January 29, 2015 I don't think they completely screwed up the Vikings?? I haven't started season2 yet though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 918 Posted January 30, 2015 I thought the costumes and sets were very good and I don't have too much of a problem with them using dramatic license to make the story more exciting. They are making entertainment not a documentary. What did bother me was the total disregard for the way the colonists would have spoken. I am damn sure Ben Franklin never used the phrase "bat shit crazy" ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted January 30, 2015 I agree lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites