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Three words: Vader for President!

I’m getting pretty sick of politics.

For more than a year, I’ve followed the merry-go-round mayhem of presidential primaries, party conventions and presidential debates. I’ve watched as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made history, John McCain trumped long odds and moose-hunting hockey mom Sarah Palin enflamed the nation’s lust. I’ve tuned in for inspiring speeches and negative ads, “Saturday Night Live” spoofs and hours and hours of talking-head commentary.

Now, just two weeks before national election day, I can safely that I’ve almost had enough.

That said, I can’t resist joining the fray with a post about celebrities on the campaign trail. (For background, I suggest that you check out this Tribune article about showbiz types and their often-surprising political leanings.)

As you know, Hollywood stars of all stripes have come out of the woodwork to lend their support to various candidates — or run for office themselves. (Senator-turned-”Law & Order” actor Fred Thompson comes to mind.)

But what about the little guys? The folks who can’t afford national campaigns or attack ads? What about those worthy candidates for President of the United States?

As you can see in the above video, a candidate like Darth Vader has plenty to offer to our great nation. He’s tough on crime, strong on defense issues and, as a stormtrooper named Bob explains in this campaign video, dedicated to revitalizing the economy.

“Vader got me a job and a home. That’s why I’m voting for Vader.” Way to go, Sith Lord!

Apparently, this isn’t the only time Vader has run for our nation’s highest political office. He made a pretty solid bid for commander-in-chief back in 2000.

Speaking of perpetual presidential hopefuls, General Zod has also entered the race.

Platform promises include enslaving the human race, eliminating the power of Congress and the Supreme Court, and universal health care. All kneel before Zod!

Bill Adama, commander of the Battlestar Galactica, promises voters that he’ll find our ancestral homeland and battle the Cylon menace. Now that sounds like a hero to me.

Adama’s campaign slogan is truly inspiring: “I’m asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to find Earth … but our ability to fix it when we get there.”

Why, it makes you nostalgic for the halcyon days when humorist Dave Barry and talk-show pundit Steven Colbert were making the rounds.

Frankly, folks, those are the politicians that make America great.

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Looking for some hip political paraphernalia?

Campaign.com offers T-shirts and posters for three Dark Side candidates: Darth Vader; his former boss, Emperor Palpatine; and his former self, Anakin Skywalker.

Adama buttons, tees and bumper stickers are available via Zazzle.com. (Adama’s symbol does bear a certain resemblance to Barack Obama’s campaign material but I’m sure that’s mere coincidence.)