@JoeRess@fosstodon.org I was actually excited for grown up plot lines with taxation and trade conflict, not even kidding. I was so disappointed when my promised grown up plot lines turned out to be a lie replaced with racist caricatures and rake stepping as far as the eye could see

@JoeRess@fosstodon.org I'm convinced if the prequels had been directed by great actor-focused directors, along with only a few minor screenplay tweaks, we would be hailing them as incredible groundbreaking sci-fi cinema.

@JoeRess@fosstodon.org A lot of exposition that didn't make it onto the screen included that the Trade Federation's treaty would have virtually reduced Naboo to serfdom, including being able to dictate the planet's laws. That's a little more than "taxation"; more like the East India Company.

@JoeRess@fosstodon.org well, at least the US does not have the droid army and blockade ships