Actually, I seem to recall a very good economic analysis which points out the entire Star Wars saga is a portrayal of a battle between free market capitalism (Jedi) as opposed to the govt-corporate oligarchy (Sith) that is now evolving - the ideas behind Star Wars aren't shallow at all and surprisingly conservative. Slips my mind where I read it, though. I'll get back when I remember.
To: exodus
Actually, I seem to recall a very good economic analysis which points out the entire Star Wars saga is a portrayal of a battle between free market capitalism (Jedi) as opposed to the govt-corporate oligarchy (Sith) that is now evolving - the ideas behind Star Wars aren't shallow at all and surprisingly conservative. Slips my mind where I read it, though. I'll get back when I remember.
# 40 by bloggerjohn *************************
Exactly, bloggerjohn.
Everybody loves the Jedi Knights. The Jedi represent everything we hold dear, such as the rights of the individual, protecting a free society, defending the innocent, fighting corruption, and even letting people who don't agree with us follow their own course, without interference from us.
The Empire, and the Dark Lords of the Sith, represent power-hungry, corrupt government.
I can see Episode 10, set in our times.
Libertarians will play the part of Jedi Knights, fighting against the evil of Darth Dubya.