ANYTIME someone uses a fictitious event to draw parallels to, that makes me highly suspicious.
Although I respect Paglia's intellect (if not her views), this is far beneath her. It's along the lines of "You should watch Syriana because it will tell you all about the CIA."
“Mandrake, do you remember what Clemenceau once said about war ?”
I suppose next you'll be disputing the validity of comparing the current political situation with the dilemma faced by Capt. Kirk in that classic Star Trek episode.
Regards,