The OG trilogy was a Vietnam War allegory (visibly so but also confirmed by Lucas) so I guess this is more than fitting.
this post was submitted on 19 Feb 2026
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fun fact: one of the primary reasons the NRA was started was because of how poorly both sides shot during the civil war.
We want health care... 😞
I'd bet the Empire has free healthcare.
Surely you're not comparing fucking Iran to the rebellion?
I believe this is comparing the US to the Empire
If the rebel alliance had behaved the same way the government of Iran does, people would be cheering for the empire.
What the fuck.
Eh the Rebel Alliance was far from the only group the Empire attacked. I'm sure they fought against all sorts.