The film continues to "enter" the president, even the presidential candidate. The editor handed over the power of deciding the presidential candidate to an ordinary person who was indifferent to politics and at the bottom of society, and then let a large group of elites treat him respectfully and obediently. This is really a big irony of American politics. The meaning of the ballot is higher than the value of the person, and the right of the ballot has become an alienated power. The film tried to use "accidents" to depict the picture of the American election. Of course, the theme revealed at the end of the film was still very upward. People broke through the temptation of power and democracy returned to its normal value category.
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2022-05-31 19:10
Extended Reading
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[Molly gives her speech - without Bud - in front of class and becomes increasingly more emotional, knowing her father doesn't share her same ideals]
Molly Johnson: I guess you all probably know my dad. He really wanted to be here today, but... he had so many important things to do. He's doing his best, but... he can't be everywhere at once. Ever since all this stuff happened... he's really been under a lot of pressure. I just want you to know that... he takes his responsibilities seriously... and that he really cares about helping poor people... and sick people. And people that can't help themselves. My... my dad wants to make this country a better place.
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[President Boone and Bud are having a private conversation on a hill overlooking Air Force One]
President Andrew Boone: Do you think much about your future?
Bud Johnson: What future?
President Andrew Boone: I know what you mean. We all worry about the sun down years. Sooner or later, all this hoopla is gonna die down. They're gonna build me a library and you're gonna be another face in the crowd.
Bud Johnson: Can't wait.
President Andrew Boone: What you need to think about is security. Now I've got a friend who might have a job for you. In the lobby business.
Bud Johnson: Like opening doors for people?
President Andrew Boone: [laughs] Very astute! Open doors to politicians. And their checkbooks. People really like you, Bud. They feel like you're one of them.
Bud Johnson: I'm not quite following you, Andy.
President Andrew Boone: [realizing Bud cannot be bribed, Boone is quietly embarrassed] Sometimes you gotta figure out what you want in this life. Then you have to decide how much it's worth to you. Because they're gonna put it on your tombstone. It's your legacy. A measure of what you left behind.
Bud Johnson: Are we... are we still talking about the job? The lobby business?
President Andrew Boone: Right. Forget that. It's not worth it. And thank you.