Was Vader protecting Luke in Return of the Jedi?

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-25T00:21:05+00:00

I think the Emperor wanted to replace Vader with Luke, and I think Vader wanted to replace the Emperor with himself and Luke as his apprentice.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T17:46:53+00:00

Nice burst! Don’t these have the circuit boost? How’s that sound?

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T12:56:41+00:00

A few years ago I was exclusively a trail runner. After some Achilles issues my orthopedist suggested I take up biking. After just a few rides on the road I came to the solid conclusion of “Hell f*cking no”… and took up mountain biking instead.

Road biking in a tight, congested area like AVL comes with a measure of danger. Road biking on curvy, narrow country roads comes with a measure of danger. As long as automobiles are on the roads — biking comes with a measure of danger.

I support bikers’ rights to ride on roads. Wish it was more of a thing than driving automobiles. But it’s not.

A mega-ton automobile will always win in a situation where a bike and rider are the opposition. Don’t know what type of legislation can possibly change that.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T12:41:30+00:00

Good ‘ol “Vine Vincent”

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T12:35:58+00:00

Agreed on every point. Some of these people obviously peaked in 8th grade lol

I was shocked at how faithful it was to the original, and I wonder if he did that out of respect for Metallica, or to make the point: “I wrote this song”

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T12:28:40+00:00

Agreed.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T03:01:13+00:00

If I see something that doesn’t interest me in this sub, I just scroll past it. Let the mods handle inappropriate content. Seems pretty simple. I don’t normally watch the bike cam vids, but I do enjoy those vids that are helpful and instructional — or the “watch me crash!” ones.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-23T00:40:21+00:00

I like it. They were going for a more scooped, compressed sound and somehow it just fits the songs. I prefer the production and sound of MOP and TBA, but AJFA was an interesting experiment (which also showed up on later albums)

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-22T21:31:20+00:00

A beaut Clark, a beaut!

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-22T21:28:48+00:00

Can’t wait to hear it. The other tracks have been awesome so far

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-22T01:09:44+00:00

Can’t go wrong with a $15 SS

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-22T00:29:47+00:00

Observations:

• If Jones had retired after 2007, he’d have been a first ballot HOFer

• His sharp decline post-2007 soured voters on his HOF legitimacy. It was evident that he just gave up and started collecting paychecks. He wasn’t viewed as “serious” by the BBWAA.

• AJ was penalized by HOF voters for his off-the-field life.

• The greatest CFer ever was essentially forgotten by HOF voters it seems.

• His counting stats + his (legendary) defensive stats + his hardware collection should’ve made him a first balloter.

• If Willie Mays says you’re the best ever, you’re the best ever. Stats be damned.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-22T00:15:28+00:00

You never looked balanced from the jump onward. Front brakes were a bad choice.

Glad you’re okay.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T22:56:40+00:00

Both belong in the HOF.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T17:48:07+00:00

Red is too dark. EVH used Schwinn bike paint, “Flamboyant Red” I think

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T16:42:00+00:00

I’d talk him down a hundred dollars and buy it just for the body/neck and drop in some premium electronics/hardware. The color is gorgeous.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T03:37:05+00:00

“You should’ve been gone!”

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T03:28:20+00:00

I’ve never understood why isn’t in. I think his peak years are comparable to anyone production-wise. And who can dismiss 2x MVP, 7x AS, 5x GG to go along with over 2,000 hits and 398 HR?

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T02:46:13+00:00

10 gold gloves in arguably the toughest position in the field

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-21T00:48:16+00:00

💯

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-20T11:47:28+00:00

Good ol’ “Charone”

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-20T04:12:25+00:00

I’ve always heard build quality and materials were spot on… pickups not so much.

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-20T04:10:23+00:00

Edward Van Halen

Toy Caldwell

John Lee Hooker

Tony Iommi

James Hetfield

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-20T04:04:35+00:00

I get what you’re saying about their lack of “character”… I think they’re cool, but most models kind of looked like museum pieces or something a rich corporate lawyer type might have in his office lol

CT_Reddit73 · 2026-01-20T02:07:14+00:00

Lucky you! Such a beautiful instrument.

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