We currently have an authoritarian government that is based on ripping off wealthy and productive people and giving away tons of free stuff to the unproductive "poor."
The authoritarian government of THG is a government of the wealthy based on the principle that all wealth is stolen from the poor. The THG government is effectively the New York Times/Salon.com/The Nation/Mother Jones caricature of a conservative government.
It is about rebellion against a tyrannical oppressive government and the price that must be paid to resist.
All populist leftist entertainment is based on similar themes.
I am going to see the movie later today and see if is close to the book in its portrayal of resistance to a dictatorial degenerate government
The money from your ticket will help fund contributions by the Hollywood supporters of our current regime.
The books, like the movie, are a leftist fantasy about what would happen if conservatives controlled the government.
Enjoy the movie, but don't pretend that it somehow has a conservative message.
I think it’s simply an anti-government theme...regardless of which political party is representative of the one in the books/movie.
The author’s opinions aside, I still view it as a good story about resistance to tyranny. Frankly, I can see either side of our political aisle acting in the manner portrayed here - because they’re really no different from each other. The objective for both Dem and GOPe politicians is nothing short of power and control over the citizenry.
We are never going to agree. I am not pretending anything. The movie can be viewed with a conservative, freedom loving message as is evidenced by a number of the commenters here. It is a major popular culture vehicle that will reach millions of people. It should be used to educate the dangers of an Obama, authoritarian, decadent regime and encourage resistance to the same. If you wish to denounce it, that is your viewpoint, but you won't reach nearly as much of an audience that is not already conservative.