ST World events and Star Wars Episode VII...

I don't know if this has been done before, and this thread might not have a lot of life to it (hoping I'm wrong on that), but I wonder if world events such as the Syria crisis, Crimea crisis have had an effect over the release of information to the public. I would imagine that Disney would stay out of these topics but doesn't do announcements when such events are pretty hot, in a combination of not sending a mixed message and not getting drowned out. Also I wonder if such recent events might get a subtle mention in the ST (i.e. a mention of a planet annexing another or something along those lines). Anyhow, its your opinions that I'm interested in, so please, discuss.

 

there probably will. real life almost always plays a part in fiction.

 

Since the OT was WWII, the ST could be the Cold War.

 

The cold war was boring. I'm thinking factions that came about due to the end of WWII or even the end of the cold war leading to terrorist states that want to claim their promised land.

 

30 years later, the galaxy is still suffering from Palpatinecare. Palpatinecare was far worse than the destruction of Alderaan.

 

I'm thinking about the possibility of a Cold War/Galaxy like scenario. Image post RotJ where some remnant Imperial Governors still hold power over their local systems. They simply refuse to give up their power or become one with the Alliance. These systems could be scattered across the galaxy, making trade very difficult. They could face embargo (like Cuba), or be separated in half (much akin to the Berlin Wall, where the Alliance gets a portion, and the Imperials another) These embargoed systems could face economic hardships, crippling them and their populations. Or driving them and the Alliance into a Arms Race.

Additionally, we could have even more "order" and surveillance than existed during the Empire. Both sides might employ spies, or bounty hunters, or worse. Trust would be non existent.

You could also have a galaxy that becomes is less spiritual - following the history of the Soviet Union. Perhaps in some sectors, Force-users are outlawed (the populations simply having enough of this Jedi business - they are the ones who started and fought the Clone Wars and they were 'traitors' to the Republic. And the last of them, Darth Vader, wasn't really all that loved.) This leaves Luke on the outside of things. He's spent the last few decades learning more about the force, and building a new Order…ready for the day when the Republic needs it again.

Just thoughts.

 

Am I misreading the OP, or is it being suggested that Disney is withholding information because of current world events?

 

The PT has a rather eery thread of false flags and puppets masters....much like our own world 'Order out of Chaos' with a depiction of the Hegelian dialect.

 

I don't know what you guys think, but when I go to the movies, I wanna think about something else. The last thing I wanna do is think about what's going on in the real world or be reminded of the real world. Just sayin…

 

I doubt Disney's taking it into consideration when it comes to releasing info about VII. It's not like they're going to announce the plot. If there are any references to current events, they won't be evident until we actually see the movie.

Case in point: STID. You have to watch the movie to get the parallels with drone warfare.

 

I'm not sure that was intentional, because its a very subtle and weak parallel. Honestly I think it was more about drawing attention to the fabrication of war materials than drone usage. I think SW EPVII Might have cold war references to it, or end of cold war references in it. Perhaps the Rebellion were only capable of advancing to a certain point and the Empire and Rebellion entered a ceasefire/truce, and with time both factions have rebuilt themselves and developed relations, however the Empire now rebuilt, and with some secret advantage is now trying to fabricate a war and reclaim its former glory. Simple plot but believable.

 

It will happen, but it will be done subtly.

Remember, the Vietnam War inspired the Battle of Endor, Nixon inspired Palpatine, and some of Darth Vader's line's in ROTS are very relevant to what was happening at that time with the Bush administration. And little things like Trent Lott and Chris Dodd = Lott Dodd, and Newt Gingrich + Reagan = Nute Gunray (Gun-ray, Ray-gun... get it? Oh George...). And in a backwards way of art influencing life, some paranoid people looked at what was happening in the world and thought it must be the plot of a real-life Palpatine, and 9/11 trutherism was born.

 

I think you may be reading way to much in between lines. I really doubt any of that was intentional, and I feel that you're inclined towards bashing Republicans and believe Star Wars was used as a platform for that. I don't lean politically to any side, and honestly can't see more than vague similarities. Star Wars is not Starship Troopers, which was a platform for criticizing nationalism,/fascism/imperialism.

 

No, it's been well-known for years.

 

Everything is transpiring according to his design!

 

I don't know GL's political stance, but I've heard all of what Ghost is saying before.

Remember the Republic was corrupt and failing, maybe GL is a democrat and that's why the heroes are fighting for democracy? It'd be subtle and not apparent but it's possible.
I'm not from the US and I don't want to get into a Democrat vs Republican thing, I'm not saying that this is how it is, I'm just putting it out there

 

Really? I have heard other fans say this, but it's not a common opinion. I honestly can't compare Bush to Palpatine, both had very different motives and end goals in their actions. Neither can I compare Nixon to Palpatine. With an unbiased approach they are tremendously different. Nute Gunray to Reagan and Newt Gingrich doesn't make any bit of sense either.

I think GL is a democrat, but I don't think that has anything to do with fighting for democracy. People fight for democracy because its better than monarchy, totalitarianism or anarchy.

 

Both the Republicans and the Democrats are part of a democracy. But clever writing by GL could get his own personal political feelings across

 

Obviously GL weaves his personal view of what is right and what is wrong into his story. But I don't think he's secretly telling us the aforementioned people are evil, in any way. Rather, these are the conclusions of others who want to demonize those who they dislike, oppose or don't agree with, which is something Palpatine does to the Jedi. I think it's best to not try to demonize people, but instead be objective. I'm not saying everyone is a good person out there in the political arena, but being a public figure is always going to make you a flak magnet, especially if your opponent can capitalize on it.

 

I think you may be making the same mistake as I did in another thread, and taking it too literally. He's not saying they are evil, but using the bad side in his story he is drawing a comparison with his own political ideals.

 

I thought it was very blatant actually:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat...allegory_latest_movie_takes_on_terrorism.html

http://tropicsofmeta.wordpress.com/...ne-strikes-and-terrorism-in-the-post-911-era/

 

I don't doubt that some present day issues could find their way into the ST, although probably not very explicitly, but as to the notion that this would have any bearing on Disney's announcements, I think the chance of that is nil.