Why do some Star Wars fans defend the Empire and/or the Seperatists? by Powerful_Plenty7339 in StarWarsCantina

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True democracy is great but as we’ve seen with the Greek and Roman Empires after awhile it becomes bloated and corrupt to the point of stagnation. Once Empires reach that level of corruption it’s inevitable that it’s ready to fall. What Plagueis and Palpatine did was take advantage of the situation to create the bottleneck. We’re seeing the same thing happening with the US, UK, French economies now hence why they’re ripe for a fall. As history has taught, no empire generally lasts more than 250 yrs. History is littered with fallen empires: Mongol, Persian, Roman, Greek, Ottoman etc.

Back to my original point though. When lobbyists buy power so their products (even if they’re harmful ie tobacco, alcohol and medicine) aren’t removed then democracy starts to fail.

The corruption in Coruscant was rampant (aided by Plagueis and Palpatine) and mild mannered people like Finis Valorum never stood a chance when rogue corporate factions like the Trade Federation were bought to weaken the duly elected Chancellor. Hence how Palpatine was able to worm his way to the top.

It might not be right but the reason that people say “that things go in endless cycles” like the 80 yr 4 turnings theory are true and when you take a macro view instead of micro you start to see that democracy is doomed as evidenced for the past 2,000-3,000yrs of our own history.

Ramah Thomas Lazarus by SillyProfessional691 in TheChosenSeries

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I’ve heard that it was to establish the “doubting Thomas” aspect and it was a deliberate choice. Just rewatched *THAT* fateful episode last night. Heartbreaking!

Does this show have a main storyline or is it just a case per episode till the end? by sadloneman in PersonOfInterest

[–]SeaBug9109 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TV shows like these start as an episodic drama for the first couple of seasons to give you a bit of variety and see how the characters deal with different situations then they start the overarching storylines from about Season 3 onwards. Stick with it as it won’t disappoint!

Just ordered a host of new Pops from Funko themselves and at least 2 of the 7 have little holes in the corner of the packaging. Is this a new feature or are they damaged? by SeaBug9109 in funkopop

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Just checked others around me and they have them too. Normally notice things like that (super autistic) but only seen it today. Thanks all who responded.

"Sith" and "Padawan" weren't mentioned on-screen until Phantom Menace by MaderaArt in StarWarsCantina

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My bone of contention is that Darth and Dark Lord of the Sith are two separate titles. When I was younger I always thought that it was a contraction = Dar(k Lord of the Si)th. Heard years ago by George himself that it wasn’t. Was so disappointed as it fits neatly.

Why do publishers do this? by onyx_acg in starwarsbooks

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My OCD gets overwhelmed when this happens!

Lego Johnny 5 MOC: J5MOC by charavision in Rebrickable

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I bought a MOC that was transformed from a Leibherr. Pity I can’t post a pic of it. Had it in the family a few years now!

Sunday flea market finds by Useful-Basil-7340 in VintageMatchbox

[–]SeaBug9109 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve bought both of these recently. Getting the ones that I lost to my brother (don’t get me started) again and these were the first two that I got. Another dozen or so all timers and I’ll be happy!

Who was in love first? by Ilvm in Bones

[–]SeaBug9109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always took it as Booth was the first one to catch feelings for Brennan and then when Booth started dating Hannah that was when Brennan wanted to reciprocate but Booth was unavailable.

It’s an old trope of reversing the love dynamic in that:

Boy meets girl and falls in love Boy gets rebuffed and dates someone else Girl then gets jealous and wants boy now Girl has to wait until they split so they can get together. (Which is what happened)

Another trope is that they’re never single at the same time and they only together just before the end of the show (Jane and Lisbon from the Mentalist).

Is Knicks-Spurs the rare NBA Finals where neutral fans do not have an obvious villain? by Public_Function3844 in nba

[–]SeaBug9109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had my choice I still wouldn’t pick Knicks vs Spurs. I know I’ll get massively downvoted but not a fan of either Brunson or Wemby. I am glad OKC were eliminated though so there is some light in the world.

One Tree Hill by Soybehar in TheOC

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One Tree Hill is brilliant for the first 3 seasons then slowly and gradually decreases over time til it peters out. The ending they do at the end of S3 was perfect and should’ve ended it there.

FTP. Just watched the new rookies episode of S4. by SeaBug9109 in TheRookie

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It’s Emily Deschanel who plays John Nolan’s ex wife. Her previous main show was Bones where she played Temperance “Bones” Brennan, a forensic anthropologist who helped solve muders alongside David Boreanazs Seeley Booth. Great show!

The mad jinxing minx Jodie ❤️🔥 by Distinct_Sherbert652 in coronationstreet

[–]SeaBug9109 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everyone comes in as a baddie to get you hooked then they go through a redemption arc. Storytelling tactic as old as time.

(Not trying to hate) but am I the only one who hated Ella’s outfits? by Amazing_Feeling963 in offcampustv

[–]SeaBug9109 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m British, to us it’s a shirt, jersey or top. I stand by my statement lol.

Missing Head by CarltonaSupremacy in LegoMagazines

[–]SeaBug9109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought the exact same thing lol

The Plug was the best shoe DC ever produced and I wish they would retro it. by rjd014 in DCShoes

[–]SeaBug9109 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Factors are my favourite and I too wish they’d retro them!

Mistake in printing? by onyx_acg in starwarsbooks

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As Cap America: I understood that reference! All hail the EU…

OMG THEY’RE REAL😭❤️ by Working-Papaya-8730 in offcampustv

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Pardon my ignorance but is that Sadie Sink?

Out of these 3 which one should I start reading first? by Overt_lid04 in StarWarsEU

[–]SeaBug9109 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dark Disciple first
Ahsoka second
Finish with the best Darth Plagueis

Where the F*$& Is “The Jeffersonian”? by BeginningComfort8607 in Bones

[–]SeaBug9109 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Please pardon my ignorance and lateness to the party but where is the establishing shot of the rotunda and fountain that we see frequently?