I am loathe to see much that is politically, socially or culturally viable from the 1996 film Independence Day. It's not really my cup of tea - aliens invade in large vaginal spaceships to destroy the tall erect skyscrapers that are symbols of America's manhood. America's manhood then strikes back with their phallic fighter jets and the only real collateral damage is against homosexuals, uppity women who don't listen to their husbands, and nerds. It's like the cinematic version of a wedgie.
But when I read about this, from a videoconference with military and civilian personnel in Afghanistan, I couldn't help but be reminded of the final act of the film, in which dashing young non-partisan president Bill Pullman forsakes his personal safety to lead the final assault against those terrible femialiens, and his handlers don't do much in the way of stopping him:
"I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."
"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said.
You know what, dude? Go ahead. I think, like in the movie, it would add just the right level of ridiculousness to this shameful international farce.
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