You’re definitely not going to like the Rebels’ inspiration then: They were based on the Vietcong. Don’t believe me? Lucas makes it very plain and clear in these sources:
https://otnesse.tumblr.com/post/162081709399/this-is-from-george-lucas-1973-notes-for-star
In fact, technically, by rooting for the Empire, you’re also showing your patriotism to America as a good thing, since the Empire according to Lucas was based on America during the Vietnam War.
since the Empire according to Lucas was based on America during the Vietnam War.
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I’d prefer to view Darth Vader as Lenin, Stalin, Mao, etc.
Socialist always force those who disagree with them to submit by shouting them down, or destroying them. Communism, National Socialist, and Antifa are just different sides of the same coin.