To some degree, that's more reflective of Baen's marketing than it is of the book. Or, more accurately: Eric Flint's concept of American freedom and justice is

To some degree, that's more reflective of Baen's marketing than it is of the book. Or, more accurately: Eric Flint's concept of American freedom and justice is not the same as John Ringo or Thomas Kratman's concept of the same. At least at the time of publication, he was a serious union supporter and at one point was a member of the Socialist Workers Party. 1632 is not at all a socialist novel, but the concept of workers rights is important for at least the first few books (which is as far as I read). I found them moderately enjoyable pulp adventure myself.