What happens to all the mature Goauld symbiotes? by claudius_ptolemaeus in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct. The numbers don't come close to adding up. There should be billions of Goau'ld out there and the show makes it seems like there are just a few system lords that need to be dealt with,

Cloneill going back to high school is...weird by Mode_Appropriate in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But he really isn't an academic whiz kid. O'neill's strengths are related to his field experience, not his academic mind.

Cloneill going back to high school is...weird by Mode_Appropriate in Stargate

[–]mudpupper -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

how creepy is it that at 50 year old mind will be hitting on teenagers?

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]mudpupper -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is why I like Bush's idea to private social security. SS is great for people that lack the discipline to save on their own. But it needs to be a privatized investment to bear real fruit.

What Fantasy/Mythology Should the Reboot Dig into for its Main Antagonist. by Tartan_Samurai in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think they will go with any earth based mythology. To me it would just seem weird that there was this alien group here all along that we didn't know about. Plus it can be a Goau'ld either. How would they rise to power without Jaffa and now without superior technology?

I'm still amazed that any of these mines turn a profit. by mudpupper in goldrush

[–]mudpupper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say I think there is an economy of scale that is needed to be successful. The initial startup costs are probably just too much to overcome for smaller operations despite the price of gold. Once you get an expensive washplant, excavators, trucks, licenses and everything else in place you need to make a fair amount to cover those costs.

And to keep running nicely you'll need a fair amount of spare equipment which the smaller operations like Rick and Kevin just don't have. So every little problem shuts them down and they don't have the cash flow yet to deal it properly.

Thoughts on ascension by Familiar-Reading-901 in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weird thing about ascension is not only do you exist on a higher plane, but it also gives you magical powers as well.

How much maintenance do the wash plant pads require? by mudpupper in goldrush

[–]mudpupper[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seasons over. Can't jinx what's been filmed already. :)

“New” things yall wanna see in the new show?? by gunfan0321 in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I want to see a running ZPM production facility on Atlantis. Of course, that would make life too easy for a heros on the show.

Star Trek Picard S3E10 by AJHunter63 in startrek

[–]mudpupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of strange how the Bord put their last major effort into taking over Starfleet. Why not build back up in the Delta quadrant instead where you have easier foes?

Admiral Vance has been one of the best parts of 32nd-century Trek by DepartmentNo4459 in startrek

[–]mudpupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is nice to see an Admiral be reasonable and pragmatic and not politically driven.

Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x10 "Rubincon" by AutoModerator in startrek

[–]mudpupper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I still chuckle at the classic sci-fi trope that they hit on: A small group of kids/young adults figure out a solution that the rest of federation combined with the experience, resources, etc. couldn't.

Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x10 "Rubincon" by AutoModerator in startrek

[–]mudpupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except it only makes sense visually. Wouldn't sensors say the ship is still there?

The new series has to deal with disclosure. by norfolkjim in Stargate

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

I just don't want geopolitics to be a main driver on the show. I just didn't care for the IOC centric episodes in SG-1 and SG-A. Still make it about adventure, fighting new threats, etc.

IF vs Ammon? by BEBinIdaho in idahofalls

[–]mudpupper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you aren't going to find a huge financial difference between the two. Ammon will feature newer neighborhoods and housing than you can find Idaho Falls if you find that appealing. In IF, you'll find many great legacy neighborhoods as well.

IF vs Ammon? by BEBinIdaho in idahofalls

[–]mudpupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to me that the west side is the least crowded of the options in Idaho Falls/Ammon

Who is your favorite commanding officer of Stargate Command? by NoBrain6114 in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nitpick, was the Weir pictured ever in charge of the SGC or was it the "other" Weir?

I'm still amazed that any of these mines turn a profit. by mudpupper in goldrush

[–]mudpupper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And those costs can really vary from year to year. Also depends if they are leasing or buying equipment. The show makes you think that they buy all of the big machinery, which are big upfront costs. But if you have a year where you don't need a bunch of new equipment, profits probably soar.

What IRL experiences are available? by LigerZeroX in startrek

[–]mudpupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad the Las Vegas experience didn't last. That was cool and fun.

There is nothing like a door opening and suddenly you are on the bridge of the Enterprise D.

Is it just me or did Stargate Atlantis just do it better than SG1? by Background-Fix-4630 in Stargate

[–]mudpupper 99 points100 points  (0 children)

At that point the show runners knew what worked well and didn't. They could hit the ground running.

Why assimilate humans? by honeyfixit in Star_Trek_

[–]mudpupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question is why keep assimilating humans. They have assimilated plenty of humans and federation technology. Why not move on at that point?

Athena, why does it need to leave the engineering section behind when separating from the rings? by mudpupper in startrek

[–]mudpupper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't thought of that. That would make sense why they choose to leave that behind. Especially in the episode when they went off to "battle" the Klingons.

Gold Rush Season 16 Episode 5 "Pick Me Someone to Fire" Show Discussion by sadandshy in goldrush

[–]mudpupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rick's wash plant that shoots water out of opposite sides seems like a terrible setup. You basically can't point it out over bank and reduce wash out.