"Blanche" wrote in message
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Dave Stadt wrote:

"C J Campbell" wrote in message

"Jim Weir" wrote in message
Most of us believe that what we get every four years is REALLY
revolting.

Jim

Especially this year, when the choice appears to be between Darth Vader
("Bring me the prisoners! I want them alive!") and Gollum (tracing the
image
of a heart shaped medallion: "Soooo beautiful. Soooo Preciousss.")

I thought the choice was more on the order of Beavis and Butt Head.

No. Beavis & ButtHead are (at times) amusing.

But I truly believe you denigrate Mr. Vader by comparing him to
the current occupant of that place at 1600 whatever. Vadr knew how to
motivate his troops. And in the end, put himself on the front line.
(Well, at least in Episode 4 -- or SW1, however you wish to count)

Lord Vader repeatedly allowed his entire army to be destroyed by a band of
teenage rebels. His men were motivated only by fear of him. Everywhere he
went he provoked rebellion against the empire. Even in "A New Hope" he
showed up only after the battle was already won. He was obsessed with
security but ineffective in implementing it.

It is best not to stretch the comparison too far -- our soldiers are not
motivated by fear of Bush, for example.

I am looking forward to the release of "The Revenge of the Sith" in May.