True Sith

With the recent George Lucas blockbuster Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, many commentators have tried to compare the current Bush Administration and the neocons to Sith lords. The administration’s actions may be evil and pushing the US to overt empire, but Sith they are not. Comparing Bushies and neocons to Sith flatters and overestimates the power of this group. They are merely the bumbling idiots setting the stage for a true strong man to take absolute power.

True Sith are not cowards. They have seen real combat and are not afraid to use it effectively. They also have no problem doing some of their own dirty work. Due to their ability to effectively lead from the front, when needed, Sith are able to garner absolute support of the masses (mob). When thinking of Sith, think of Julius Ceaser; a natural military elite who seeks absolute power.

The Sith description does not in the least describe Bush Jr, Wolfowitz, Cheney, or Rumsfeld. If not these guys, then whom?In parallel to the Star Wars saga, I believe the current American imperium is currently in the stages of Episode II: Attack of the Clones. We are currently fighting clone wars in Middle East. Our military and voting is becoming bewildered under the bureaucratic incompetence of the Bushies and neocons. Soon the public will want a strong President to take control of this mess. The true Sith are biding their time, waiting in the ranks.

There are a few overt Sith lords out there scaring the masses into submission. The two that most closely resemble a Darth Maul or Count Dooku are the infamous Osama Bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Like the lesser Siths, these men are creations of the empire to keep the masses in line and bewilder the morale of the clone army making them ripe for totalitarian control.

Warning, Wild Prediction: Now who in American politics is going to be the parallel to Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader). My money is on Sen. John McCain. I think he will sweep away the last remnants of the old republic. He will garner broad support from the masses and especially the military. He has seen combat and torture personally. He ironically made many references to Luke Skywalker in his prior presidential campaign. He will be the strongman Americans will jump to support. People will cheer him on. Liberals and conservatives will be united in a “great cause” of “freedom.” He will have control of the clone army. Conscription will return. He will use his temper and hatred for the murder of many in the name of security for the American people.

If McCain parallels Darth Vader, then who parallels Darth Sidious? I suggest asking Mick Jagger that question.

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3:57 pm on May 26, 2005