I found it hard to watch, but very interesting- and enlightening. Andrew Johnson was an asshole of epic proportions.
Anybody watch "Reconstruction" on PBS?
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From watching the trailer, it looks more like modern social commentary than a documentary on Reconstruction
It wasn't- not at all. The history is what it is, and it isn't pretty, which will always be unpleasant.
Probably best to watch the full program than just commenting on the trailer.
I have it DVR'd. I thought it looked pretty good.
Somewhat of a segway anyone watching Les Mis. on PBS?
Dominic West (TV's Wire fame) is playing Jean Valjean.
So far I like it. I've never seen any other version since I hate most musicals.
That was my take. I watched 1st episode and said "forget about it".
nitneliun says its all lies, Lincoln was a war criminal, Lee never owned slaves and anyone who says different is a brainwashed Yankee.
NO. The trailer is designed to get you to watch the show or movie. Sometimes a trailer will contain material that isn't even in the movie or show. It reflects how the client wants to sell the movie/show.
The trailer industry has awards and one of them is called "The Golden Fleece" award. Given to the best trailer for the worst movie.
I think you meant ‘segue’. The other is the contraption you ride around on. Or just spellcheck.I have it DVR'd. I thought it looked pretty good.
Somewhat of a segway anyone watching Les Mis. on PBS?
Dominic West (TV's Wire fame) is playing Jean Valjean.
So far I like it. I've never seen any other version since I hate most musicals.
Anyway, I’ll have to watch the documentary.
His own papers show Lee owned slaves of his own before the Civil War, as late as the 1850s, and he considered buying more even after that. He used his wife's slaves as personal servants during the Civil War. His attitude toward slaves is not much different from that typical of the southerner in his day.
Could you please elaborate on the second paragraph? I am interested in the basis for that opinion. Thanks.
Yes, it's just you.
Who is "they" in your reality? Do you think 100% of the south was for the war and wanted their homes destroyed?
Are you pro carpet bombing Iran and murdering everyone?
LdN
They, were traitors. They invaded our country. They killed hundreds of thousands of americans. They, tried to destroy our union. Sherman took it easy on them. It is unforunate they still don't realize the mercy shown.
When Iran invades our country and kills hundreds of thousands of us, then sure, lets carpet bomb them.
You probably forgot about this little war we call the Revolutionary War. We are traitors GreggK. We killed thousands of our fellow British citizens.
Are you OK carpet bombing yourself? Perhaps you can get on the horn and call Mother England to ask that be done.
I feel bad for your neighbors... many were probably anti Revolution.
LdN
You actually seem quite unpatriotic. Are you supporting traitors and against a national hero. A lesson had to be taught. I guess it wasn’t learned.
You obviously haven’t studied much history. Our recounting of history is riddled with politics and bias. Not saying it was or wasn’t in this case, but anyone who simply accepts “history” at face value is a fool.
Let me guess based on his previous posts:
Reconstruction was bad and the KKK was just a defensive reaction to it.
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