Is this site based on research and fact? What's up with Star Wars?

A word of caution to readers of this blog. Most of what I write is not well researched. Once in a while there'll be some cited sources of information, but usually my words are based on anecdotes, conjecture, and speculation--a whole lot of speculation. I figure since I'm a Dave Barry fan and my name is also of the Dave persuasion, I can use some of the same research techniques. I just won't be as funny. This site is more serious, most of the time.

All right! I placed on my profile under my favorite movies the original Star Wars trilogy. This might seem to contradict my feelings about the new age movement (NAM). I do realize the NAM's belief about the Force is eerily similar to that of Star Wars. I'm not sure if George Lucas is a New Ager or not, but I grew up with Star Wars. I don't accept the notion of any Force as something to worship. Star Wars being one of my favorite movies is not an endorsement of any New Age belief. I certainly liked the original trilogy more than the prequels. However, I do think it's also very scary how the head of foreign policy of the European Union, Javier Solana, has manipulated his way into the position of power he is in. It is similar to the fictional account of Senator Palpatine in Star Wars and how he manipulated his way into becoming Emperor. That's just weird!