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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The Star Wars II: Attack of The Clones and Obama Administration Connection

You have to watch Star Wars II: Attack of The Clones (again?) and just see the context of this exchange. Rather eerie in light of the Obama administrations maneuverings over the past several months:






Character: Quote:

Mas Amedda: This is a CRISIS. The Senate must vote to give the chancellor emergency powers. He can then approve the creation of an army without a vote.

Chancellor Palpatine: But what senator would have the courage to propose such a radical amendment?

Mas Amedda: If only Senator Amidala where here.


A scene or two later...


Jar Jar Binks (using normal language - not how he speaks in the film): Senators! Fellow delegates! In response to this direct threat to the Republic, I propose that the senate give immediately emergency powers to the Supreme Chancellor!

Chancellor Palpatine: It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy... I love the Republic. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated. And as my first act with this new authority, I will create a Grand Army of the Republic to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists.



And the Senate cheers as the grant emergency powers to this Supreme Chancellor who is really their collective sworn enemy. It happens right under their noses precisely when the Chancellor's 'personal approval ratings' are at their peak.


How ironic is that?


Especially since this film was written by none other than George Lucas who was quoted as saying:

"We have a hero in the making back in the United States today because we have a new candidate for president of the United States, Barack Obama,"

Let's recap:

- Using a crisis as leverage to push forward unprecedented ideas
- Giving waaay too much power to a popular, but relative unknown
- Putting faith and 'hope' in this individual to use that power to make positive changes
- Not even realizing that your entire political structure is fast devolving into a dictatorship


Life mimicking art?

Art mimicking life?


May the force be with you...