I recently re-read George Orwell's 1984. I remember reading about how Oceana was always at war with Eastasia and Eurasia was it's ally, then suddenly it would change and Eurasia was the enemy and Eastasia is the ally, and all history would be rewritten. I see this now with Ukraine 🇺🇦

Star Wars has always been about battling fascism/authoritarianism and about how twisted ideologies can affect those who are afraid or ill-informed. Using your fear to manipulate you is the tactic. Fear is derived from ignorance and disinformation. Every storyline in SW has a lesson, a message...

Know your neighbors.

Emmanuel Radnitzky, 1914 (as Man Ray) created this cover art. Still relevant in a new age.

I have begun reading books again to better results. Current events spurred me to revisit some classics - primarily dystopian fiction. Since late November, Brave New World, 1984, Animal Farm. I also just pounded through Foxconned - a detailed account of the Foxconn debacle in WI. Next:

You think calling it a "Roman Salute" somehow makes it less problematic? The Caesars are certainly not a great role model for democracy, either. Caligula redux?

That is a Nazi salute.