[Emperor Palpatine]

Actually, the "Lusitania" is a much more apt metaphor for Obama's campaign. A ship arrogantly thought too fast and grand to be in danger, helmed by an incompetent master - filled to the gunwales with all kinds of covered-up illegalities, contraband, and improper things stowed in her hold...

[mlocher]

That works for me.

[cosmic_me]

Add to that the Hindenburg as well. So regal and yet???? We know that sad ending of that voyage as well.