subject: Bush's War Became Obama's war [print this page] One basic thing I love about the writings, were how down to earth they were. Englehardt unapologetically admits to being influenced by American mainstream culture. This is obvious throughout, as references to many works of fiction such as "Terminator" and "G.I. Joe" appear throughout the book. It humanizes Tom as more than a superior intellectual. It is important to remember how the American conscious has shaped us through Hollywood and the media from the day of birth.
