You’re correct about the current world we live in. I went to war to help our economic trading partners whose economies affected our own. Kuwait’s occupation did not directly affect us and despite the peaceful embargo threats, Saddam continued to assert his claim of rightful conquest. It was also our military stance after the ceasefire that prevented Saddam’s expansion and the embargoes embittered the Iraqis against us when we finally decided to dethrone him. History does not only consist of WW2 as an example. the same thing has been happening for millenia. Tibet and Kosovo are polar opposites of bellicose decisions. Rome fell from internal dissension and civil war when those energies could have been better spent keeping the borders secure in offensive actions. The problems we face now have always plagued empires. We just happen to be lucky enough to be somewhat isolated an our economic empire is falling apart due to our society’s inability to adapt to the fact that the world is changing.
We have to protect that empire and a soft and weak military will cause that economic empire to be taken advantage of. You can use post war Germany and Japan as examples of weak military and economic growth but remember that their economies were heavily subsidized by our military might protecting their trade from others who would take it from them. I’ll just mention the Ukraine for a contemporary example and you can research the history, both economically and politically and come to your own conclusion.
New Star Trek TV Series 2017
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After seeing part 1 and part 2 of Episode 1 - Star Trek: Discovery, I can honestly say I enjoy the graphics a LOT, and part 1 was pretty darn good, but part 2 has me a bit concerned. Over all, I don’t hate it which is saying a lot because I really hated Benjamin Sisko and Deep Space 9. (Sorry, it felt like a bad rip off of Babylon 5 to me, that’s just a personal opinion you don’t have to like or agree with it.)
Though, I would REALLY like to see a follow up to Picard’s Enterprise dealing with the fall of the Romulan Star Empire, and everything else happening…that seems really lacking right now with the umpteenth billionth prequel.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RVf01en-YA
Always good stuff from RLM.
I don’t agree with everything they said, particularly Mike, but it was entertaining and well reasoned as usual.
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Another reason why the show will last 6 episodes tops…
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CRINGE
Why? … Just, why?
Social media fueled groupthink may be the death of us as a species. Or at least of the Western world.
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Good summary of what this show is really about:
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Hate the modern ST stuff
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Good summary of what this show is really about:
Wow. He is right. Well supported.
Thanks for sharing.
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So, after seeing the Context episode, in English, and as a 35 year Star Trek fan and follower, I add my opinion and say I am absolutely game.
I dont mind the look leap of faith. Enterprise looked more modern than TOS, so what if Discovery does. These are things I can really stand above.
Is it nice that Spock is her foster brother? I guess he is, as her foster mother is called Amanda.
Is it too dark? I dont mind. Its a change. DS9 is my favorite show, it was supposed to be mor gritty.
Do I need to analyse everything in our current societies context? Yes, thats a valubale part of Star Trek, but sometimes a tribble is just a tribble. I can enjoy and seek parallels without giving it too mich weight.
Looking forward to how this develops. The many links to Enterprise and TOS that surely come will be joyous.
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I hated the dialogue and tone from the Discovery crew, while I’m sure we are meant not to like them at first not every characterization has to be so heavy-handed. Only way I can watch this show is to root for the Klingons so there are no loose ends:
“Prayer, Mr. Saavik, the Klingons don’t take prisoners.”
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@alexgreat:
sometimes a tribble is just a tribble.
And I thought the writers were trying to tie-in tribbles as some sort of comparison to some president’s hair…
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and I just met the first TOS character. No doubt not for the last time, as they set it up. This is what I love.
There was also a request to the computer to list the most decorated captains. archer was there, and some guys we know well from TOS.
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spoiler alert in case of someone watching
does the engineer get gary mitchell-esque ESP powers? His eyes eerily remind me of that, and that they dont know where they are plays into the “where no man has gone before” TOS episode.
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It was a great movie no doubt.
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Just now joining the conversation. Star Trek Discovery is in my top two favorite Star Trek series.
It has:
- High production value
- Deep ties to the original
- Better action
- Humanity, feeling, morality problems
- It’s not boring
I’ll go out on a limb here an say most of TNG was just plain boring. There were a few interesting episodes but for the most part, boring. Every series after that followed suit until Discovery.
To me, it feels like Battlestar Galactica, The Expanse, Star Trek Original Series, and some of the Star Trek movies (new and old), and the result is great. The tie-in to the pilot was genius and basically solidified my opinion of the show.
Though, it must be blindingly bright everywhere on the ship with all of those lens flares. Even J.J. Abrams admited he over used it; why is this series doing the same? “Captain, getting those readings for … arrrgggh, the console is as bright as the sun!”
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