that and an interpretation of christianity exists that, compared to the overton windows of various epochs, is decidedly revolutionary and abolitionist.

Almost as if the widely accepted public views were both pushed by the monarchy. (Support "our" guy, there is freedom in servitude. Fight their guy, there is servitude in freedom.)

you know I watched this show and now I don't even remember what this scene was about anymore. the meme is all that remains.

The swastika should be the #1 on this list.

I don’t think I have ever heard anybody claim that the Illuminati was democratic or secular. In fact my grandpa was convinced of the opposite in a rather bigoted way.

This is partly "american exceptionalism" at play too. Our cultural identity worships the individual maverick while hating a cohesive group.

Had to do a little research before I could upvote this. Well done.

Is he though? Because we still burn his effigy every year. Pretty sure it’s just Americans who watched a film they didn’t understand who think him symbolic of freedom.