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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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[zeroxgirl1201.livejournal.com]

You have no idea how much that interests me. I hate real politics, but I love fantasy politics. I've thought about it a little bit, but I never gave it too much thought because, you know, they're the bad guys and I do like them that way. This gives me another excuse to ponder it. Nothing might ever come of it, but if I do end up drabbling it or something, I'll post a link.

Also would vote for Starscream!! On that note, I saw a shirt in Hot Topic that said: "Megatron for president: Why vote for a lesser evil?" It made me smile.

[silvane91.livejournal.com]

Thanks! and I'm totally getting that shirt. It sums up everything I feel about politics. Someone should make a Starscream for Prez icon. Wish I do more then stick figures.

[daftedly.livejournal.com]

*has that T-shirt* >D