You make some interesting points, and raise some fascinating questions.
Will modern, some virst time, viewers interpret the story in the constructs of the modern war on terror. Will they see Bush as Kane, holding the line against Islamo-fascism when many of our allies will provide only lip service in support? And, viz the upcoming general election, do they see Obama as the judge who would simply proclaim Iraq a dirty little place in the middle of nowhere-and say that no one would mind (or remember) if he chose to save himself by running away? Will they get the fact that running away in the face of evil, even in order to simply save yourself, is not the duty of the strong and able; it is simply surrender and will only aid your enemy?
And, isn’t it a delicious coincidence that McCain has acquired the nickname Maverick, itself an old school western story moniker?
Once again thanks for an entertaining and thought provoking essay.
