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[silvane91.livejournal.com]

I had a strange thought: Cybertron, in many verses, was portrayed as a society torn apart by class distinctions and severely dysfunctional distribution of power. The Decepticons were originally the underclass rising up against a 'decadent' society. Gladiators, low class workers, dock workers, etcetera, etcetera. Back in the 18th century, Americans were the underclass rising up against a 'decadent' society. Colonists, religious separatists,  traders, etcetera, etcetera.Both groups were/are fighting to upset the status quo, not preserve it. Philosophically, the Autobots probably wouldn't have supported the American revolution, and the Decepticons would have. Considering how well America done for itself, even with all our problems, I can see this being an uncomfortable parallel for everyone- humans, Autobots and Decepticons alike. Anyone want to explore this?

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[cindy-73.livejournal.com]

Very intriguing. It all makes sense now. Starscream for president anyone??? But seriously though, you do have a very valid and interesting point. There has been a little hippity hop nibbling in my head for over a year now about the Seekers going on patrol like in all those Vietnam movies with hippie music playing in the background. Don't ask me why, that damn image always pops in my head when I hear hippie music and I like hippie music.

[silvane91.livejournal.com]

Blame Skywarp. He's always struck me as the type to play hippie music, especially set to a background of fire and explosions. He's just... Skywarp like that. and, Yes! Starscream for president. *Waves '08 flag*