JEFFREY STRASBURG wrote:
>
> I've been toying with an idea for a paper that I thought I'd throw out for
> response.  Seems to me that the portrayal of the US President in films
> like INDEPENDENCE DAY and AIR FORCE ONE (the former piolet/Green Beret
> turned President) plays into the perceived weakness of Bill Clinton as
> Commander-in-Chief because of his lack of military experience.
...
> Any suggestions, or any comments on the idea,
> particularly if it's either blatantly obvious or old ground?
 
I'd include the representation of the President in MARS ATTACKS! as
well.
 
P.E.C.
 
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