Is Barack Obama a Jedi Knight? Ask George Lucas

[n2doc]

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas can't help but compare some of his movie characters to modern politicians.

Lucas appeared on Capitol Hill yesterday morning to testify at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Telecommunications and the Internet subcommittee hearing on universal service (huh?).

But he was cagey when it came to the Washington Examiner's Yeas and Nays blog' question: “Who is President Bush more like: Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader?”

“It’s up to the viewer,” he responded.

When asked what he thinks of Vice President Dick Cheney’s nickname -- “Darth Vader” -- Lucas wouldn’t say if he thought it was an accurate description of the veep.

But he did say that Cheney “seems to like” the nickname.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/06/is-barack-obama.html

Comment: Bush ain't Luke or Darth- He's Count Doofus, the lamest washout from the Jedi School....

[Faygo Kid]

1. Alberto Gonzalez was Jar Jar Binks.

[Kool Kitty]

10. There is no reason to be so insulting to

JarJar Binks. JarJar was a loyal friend and NOT a scumbag. Just sayin'. ;)

[genna]

2. I'm a Star Wars nut. It's Count Dooku. He actually made it through the Academy.

It's one of those things I don't tell people who know me well. If George Lucas would do more expanded universe SWs, I'd go to see that. In fact, I'm willing to send my children and grandchildren to see each one.


George Lucas' biggest problem his interpretation of minorities in the Star Wars Universe.


I'd say Cheney is like Darth Maul.

[n2doc]

4. I'm well aware of Dooku

And Bush couldn't shine his shoes. Dooku actually had some talent.

[skooooo]

3. The force is with Obama! nt

[Youphemism]

5. A few other Star Wars cast members....

...in addition to those already mentioned:

Harold Ford -- C-Threepio

Dennis Kucinich -- R2D2

David Axelrod -- Yoda

Sean Hannity -- Jabba the Hut

Alan Colmes -- that parasite thing on Jabba the Hut

Charlie Crist -- Boba Fett

Joe Lieberman -- Darth Incontinent

David Lesar (current Halliburton CEO) -- The Emporer

John McCaine -- The clones

[SoxFan]

8. Salacious Colmes

Alan Colmes -- that parasite thing on Jabba the Hut

Salacious Crumb!

[4themind]

6. Here's his character design

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[jazzjunkysue]

7. I don't know but I'd sure like to see him in the Liam Neesan outfit!

I know we've already got a photo of Barack posing as Superman. Does that help?

[TheDonkey]

9. McSame is one of those random admirals that gets chocked on the Death Star

and there is always another one to step in.