Game of Thrones concluded last Sunday as the most watched HBO show in history. But it wasn't watched by everyone. Many people are more interested in politics than fantasy. While millions waited anxiously to learn the fates of the candidates vying for the Iron Throne, millions more were closely following the candidates crisscrossing Iowa.
On close inspection, there is no conflict between fantasy and politics. They're both there in Game of Thrones, which, like The Wizard of Oz, is actually an allegory about contemporary politics. It's not easy to discern the political messages. You have to watch carefully. If you do, here's what you find.
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