Unwitting Conservatism in a Galaxy Far, Far Away : 7 Ways “Star Wars” Bends to the Right

Lucas the Libertarian?

This final food for thought is a deleted scene from the 1977 original. In it, Luke’s friend and elder mentor Biggs speaks of his motive for joining the rebellion. It is not dissimilar from the concern which motivates the Tea Party movement today.

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Walter Hudson is a political commentator, activist, and Tea Party coordinator from the Twin Cities. He runs a blog and internet radio show, both entitled Fightin Words. He also contributes to True North, a hub of Minnesotan conservative commentary. Follow his work via Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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