George Lucas and Politics...

He's responsible for one of my favorite fantasies. He's also responsible for turning out two less than acceptable prequels. His presence is unmistakeable if you're familiar with his films...and that usually means both good and bad things.

Nobody ever thought of him as a political officinado. So when he decides to mix politics with the Star Wars legacy...its not just old and stale and poorly done...its in bad taste. If I wanted to hear some Hollywood prima donna opine about their understanding of the American Democracy and politics in the world today, I'd watch Michael Moore's tripe. As it is...leave Star Wars alone. It has enough weight to carry living up to the immortal first trilogy without being saddled with the weight of a bad understanding of international politics.