Talk:Missing in Action

Peter David often uses veiled references to pop culture in his New Frontier series. I consider the hunt for these bits to be one of many reasons why this series is so popular. However, in this book, the references he makes seem to be on a more political note than their lighter predecessors. I could quite easily be reading too much into this, but some of these references would appear to be in error.


 * Mueller suggest that to proclaim "Mission Accomplished" is a set-up for future and unplanned casualties. This is in keeping with her personality. However, naval tradition quite often uses this phrase to denote a job well done.  Not a war well won, but a specific goal has been met.


 * It is stated that occupations always fail. Ask an American Indian if that is true.  In a Star Trek reference (and as mentioned later in this book), as the Klingons.  I am sure this would be common knowledge in the 24th century.


 * Finally, it is suggested that a pre-emptive strike on a party before they have attacked you is a policy only carried out by madmen. This could be a modern reference to the Bush administration, or perhaps an accusation of America in the 1940's.  Germany had showed no signs of aggression toward the American people, yet America attacked them.  I for one do not consider this an action of madmen.

Please, let me know if I'm reading too much into this. I hope I am.