Thanks for the spoiler free analysis… I look forward to seeing it, despite the obvious problems.
Back on topic, maybe we can see the redemption of Bush in the same way we see the redemption of older Trek series that some people complained about back when it was on? Part of it is nostalgia and part of it is having something worse right in front of you?
And this is why I like studying popular culture, because it can tell us about what’s going on at the time it’s on, if that makes sense. TOS tells us about some people’s hopes for a future not marred by racism, and how far a united humanity can actually go (wagon train to the stars and all). DS9 (my personal favorite series) had a good deal to say about some events during the Cold War (decolonization and trauma, primarily) and asks some good questions about the institutions built to carry out the cold war. That’s one reason I do look forward to watching Discovery, to see what is got to say about our current moment.
