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Originally Posted by NoRush993/951
I believe D.A. is a romantic rendition of classy "tribalism" which touches our DNA roots that we unknowingly are drawn to. Each character's storyline of success and disaster is sincerely encouraged and supported by the members of the tribe to varying degrees in their journey together thru life. In a way it parallels the Walton's show from the 70's in the supportive nature of the clan bolstering the individuals within it. American culture encourages the development of the individual spirit. Unfortunately, the collective tribe is a better life model but is dissuaded by the government as a successful tribe will be more difficult to control. Especially a bunch of them. Individuals as a whole are much easier to handle. The goverment's goal is to create dependent citizens which comply with their directives. The D.A. Tribe is self sufficient and thrives while responding to increasing hurdles of government in their lives. That in itself is a worthy theme worth pondering.
There are many other sub themes within D.A. that resonate within us, but the thought process of
all for one and one for all is noticeably absent now and I know I miss that genuine loyalty in this day and age.....
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You got all that from Downton Abbey? It's mostly wrong.
The demise of the English manorial system wasn't brought about by governmental manipulation. It came about because of its own economic inefficiency. The primary activity of the manors was agriculture and the big manors could not support their idle owners in the face of competition from the US, where farmers were independent, worked harder, and only had to feed themselves before they turned a profit. In the face of competition a plot of land couldn't be profitable when it had to feed half a dozen idle owners who require at least as many unproductive servants to care for them.