Star Wars 2 has an interesting passage, one that fully comprehends politics. Surprisingly insightful, for a George Lucas script....
OBI-WAN You look tired.
ANAKIN I don't sleep well, anymore.
OBI-WAN Because of your mother?
ANAKIN I don't know why I keep dreaming About her now. I haven't seen her since I was little.
OBI-WAN Dreams pass in time.
ANAKIN I'd rather dream of Padmé. Just Being around her again is... intoxicating.
OBI-WAN Mind your thoughts, Anakin, they betray you. You've made a commitment to the Jedi order... a commitment not easily broken... and don't forget she's a politician. They're not to be trusted.
ANAKIN She's not like the others in the Senate, Master.
OBI-WAN It's been my experience that Senators are only focused on pleasing those who fund their campaigns... and they are more than willing to forget the niceties of democracy to get those funds.
ANAKIN Not another lecture, Master. Not on the economics of politics.... It's too early in the morning... and besides, you're generalising. The Chancellor doesn't appear to be corrupt.
OBI-WAN Palpatine's a politician, I've observed that he is very clever at following the passions and prejudices of the Senators.
OBI-WAN You look tired.
ANAKIN I don't sleep well, anymore.
OBI-WAN Because of your mother?
ANAKIN I don't know why I keep dreaming About her now. I haven't seen her since I was little.
OBI-WAN Dreams pass in time.
ANAKIN I'd rather dream of Padmé. Just Being around her again is... intoxicating.
OBI-WAN Mind your thoughts, Anakin, they betray you. You've made a commitment to the Jedi order... a commitment not easily broken... and don't forget she's a politician. They're not to be trusted.
ANAKIN She's not like the others in the Senate, Master.
OBI-WAN It's been my experience that Senators are only focused on pleasing those who fund their campaigns... and they are more than willing to forget the niceties of democracy to get those funds.
ANAKIN Not another lecture, Master. Not on the economics of politics.... It's too early in the morning... and besides, you're generalising. The Chancellor doesn't appear to be corrupt.
OBI-WAN Palpatine's a politician, I've observed that he is very clever at following the passions and prejudices of the Senators.
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Well at least there's something good about that movie.
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