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Why Have a King and not A President?

posted 8 years ago by Heretic_Of_Jeff_Bezos
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Simple. Because they wanted to prop up a ruler over the land and a democracy would keep Sauron as it's clear he had more support.

I can't believe how a movie like this isn't regularly called out for the propaganda it is.

Clearly a leftist flick. A diverse ensemble of characters invades Sauron's land, slaughter his people, and notice how 'the trees' react to Sauron's technical achievements and attack his fort. Clear pro-earth propaganda!

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[–] Harold_of_Whoa 8 years ago

At least do us the courtesy of getting the characters right for your trolling.

[–] Otaku-sempai 8 years ago

So Sauron supports Trump? Figures.

"Hell hath no fury like that of the uninvolved." - T. Isabella

[–] Chopperbubba 8 years ago

Well, at least Kings lead their troops into battle, while Presidents send everyone else to fight theirs. That is exactly why great Kings such as Thror, Thranduil, Theoden, Elendil, Isildur etc were highly respected by their peoples.

[–] ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony 8 years ago

I'd rather we have a king. Not a president.

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