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The politics of this show


On the surface I suppose youd think that this would be a conservative show as its about a marine who loves guns and fights against a big government conspiracy.

But I think its more liberal and anti Trump. Bob Lee doesnt seem to actually hunt much and seems real disdainful of these kinds of "gun nuts" who think that buying a gun makes them a badass. The conspiracy involves rogue members of the American government conspiring with evil Russians to move against Ukraine. And youve got the multicultural aspect with Memphis, a black woman, as the only FBI agent who initially believes Bob Lee and Johnson, a black man, as the only member of the conspriacy who is not a complete moron.

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I can't say if it is pro- or anti-Trump but it is most definitely anti-Russian to the point of tastelessness. I won't be back for a second season.




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This is not anti Russian as it is anti corrupt government operatives, USA and Russia. I love the practical Russian ambassador who wants no part of kidnapping or espionage and tries to get Krukov booted back home.


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What makes you say that it is anti-Russian?

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I can't say if it is pro- or anti-Trump but it is most definitely anti-Russian to the point of tastelessness. I won't be back for a second season.




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