Most of us have enjoyed Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life.
I just re-watched Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Capra appears to be utilizing his propaganda skills, honed in his pro-American/anti-Nazi films to promote socialism.
In Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Jimmy Stewart's character spends the entire movie espousing rhetoric in favor of the masses. He rails against corporate/political greed and malfeasance.
This is, of course, tantamount to a glorification of socialism, communism and Nazism.
It's A Wonderful Life is an overt condemnation of wealth and success. Embodied by Mr. Potter, a wheelchair bound American, vilified throughout the tediously treacly 90+ minutes running time.
It's A Wonderful Life also glorifies Christmas from the compassionate lens of giving. While assailing the all-American pursuit of consuming.
Vis a vis not in support of capitalism. Buying is caring!
This, by present definition, is un-American and hence Capra's films (and the actors participating in Mr. Capra's films) should be viewed in a "socialist sympathizer" light and not bask in the warm glow of Americana.
Nor should a tear be shed for Capra's quest for a faux America lost contention.
I urge America to boycott Capra's heart-warming films of Americana.
Capra, a man who meant well, he was no doubt a delusional socialist, maybe even a humanist. His films speak for themselves, calling for all this insipid "love thy fellow Man" rhetoric. And "your life does matter" irrationality.
It's time we stand up for the Mr. Potter's of the world, the caring corporations that feed and clothe us, and scream from the rooftops (if you don't have a roof, use someone else's):
I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take anymore of Frank Capra's socialist screed! Mr. Potter is my hero! Corporations celebrate Christmas too!
This year, let's make a stand. Just say no to Nativity Scenes...
Erect shrines to the oft maligned corporate America and buy, buy, buy!
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Next Week: The Commie Dickens and why Timmy should kiss Scrooge's butt for the ability to afford the healthcare that gave him those crutches.
Following Week: I chat live, via podcast, with the author of The Bible and ask the gotcha question: Why does The Bible's message confilct with capitalism?


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