News: 'Transformers' conservative propganda?

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This discussion is for comments about the news article News: 'Transformers' conservative propganda? (http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=27916).

[Andrew Reiss]

I can\'t believe people are looking for political subtext in a movie based on a cartoon about robots that turn into cars and planes. The whole thing is about what can be created to sell more toys and other merchandise.

[bigdoghu]

I agree with Andrew. People are trying to make everything political these days. If you are looking to a movie about transforming robots to justify a war you have some big problems. Plus I don\'t think Bush is smart enough to come up with that line anyway. \"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.\"

[nightwing032]

oh yeah I defintely messages in this film, and you know what it worked on me. Optimus Prime for President.

[imported_krantzbucks]

I had heard that the Prez in the movie is downplayed in favor of Jon Voight as Sec of Defense to reflect the viewpoint of the current administration.

[TheSeaKing]

If you\'ve seen the movie, I was actually laughing at all the anti-establishment undertones. The heroes were everyday cars and the villains were, what? cop cars and military vehicles. Hahaha.