Rainbows and Puppy Dogs
I've been blowing off some steam with my last few posts, so I'd like to take a minute and talk about something more cheery. I've read that the average american watches 4 hours of TV a day, so I'd like to talk about my 2 favorite shows on TV.
Battlestar Galactica may be unfairly thrust into the sci-fi catagory, but it really isnt. One of the lead actors called it correctly when he said it was "A character-driven drama" and I couldn't agree more. Mankind has been nearly wiped out, and now only a small number of humans aboard the Battlestar Galactica and some cilvilian ships. The reason I love the show so much is because the characters are just amazing. And after my last rant about how Bush is incompatent, I'd like to point out that Commander Adama is about as close to a perfect leader as anyone could be. He does what is best for the majority and would do anything to help those he serves. In the season finale, they find another Battlestar led by admiral Cain, who outranks him. He steps down immediately from his position of power and begins to follow orders, as he should. But when she unjustly wants to execute two of his men for stopping her "interragator" from raping a prisoner, Adama won't just go along with it. He risks everything to save his people from unfair treatement. The agony he shows when he hears she orders the execution is just incredible, and anyone who dismisses this show as "another geeky Star-Trek" does a supreme injustice to it. I'd like to quote the last dialogue between he and Cain to show you why he's an amazing character and leader, so follow me here...
Adama-You told me they'd get a fair trial. What kind of trial could they have possible had?
Cain-I assure you I heard them out
Adama-They have the right to have their case heard by a jury
Cain-I am Flag officer during a time of war. Regulations give me broad authority in this matter.
Adama-(launch the fighters)YOu can quote me whatever regulation you'd like. I'm not gonna let you execute my men!
Cain-I highly suggest you reconsider that statement commander....Commander, why are you launching fighters?
Adama-Please arrange for the prisoners to be handed over to my marines as soon as they arrive.
Cain-I dont take orders from you!
Adama-Call it whatever you like. I'm getting my men.
Cain-You are making SUCH a mistake.
Adama-I'M GETTING...MY MEN.
No transcipt can do justice to this exchange, the actor who plays Adama deserves an Emmy for the job he does. It's seriously amazing to see a leader who cares about his people the way Adama does, and is such a good contrast to our current situation. The season ended 2 weeks ago, but season 3 begins again in january and I'd implore anyone who likes dramas to tune in, you won't be disappointed.
Battlestar Galactica may be unfairly thrust into the sci-fi catagory, but it really isnt. One of the lead actors called it correctly when he said it was "A character-driven drama" and I couldn't agree more. Mankind has been nearly wiped out, and now only a small number of humans aboard the Battlestar Galactica and some cilvilian ships. The reason I love the show so much is because the characters are just amazing. And after my last rant about how Bush is incompatent, I'd like to point out that Commander Adama is about as close to a perfect leader as anyone could be. He does what is best for the majority and would do anything to help those he serves. In the season finale, they find another Battlestar led by admiral Cain, who outranks him. He steps down immediately from his position of power and begins to follow orders, as he should. But when she unjustly wants to execute two of his men for stopping her "interragator" from raping a prisoner, Adama won't just go along with it. He risks everything to save his people from unfair treatement. The agony he shows when he hears she orders the execution is just incredible, and anyone who dismisses this show as "another geeky Star-Trek" does a supreme injustice to it. I'd like to quote the last dialogue between he and Cain to show you why he's an amazing character and leader, so follow me here...
Adama-You told me they'd get a fair trial. What kind of trial could they have possible had?
Cain-I assure you I heard them out
Adama-They have the right to have their case heard by a jury
Cain-I am Flag officer during a time of war. Regulations give me broad authority in this matter.
Adama-(launch the fighters)YOu can quote me whatever regulation you'd like. I'm not gonna let you execute my men!
Cain-I highly suggest you reconsider that statement commander....Commander, why are you launching fighters?
Adama-Please arrange for the prisoners to be handed over to my marines as soon as they arrive.
Cain-I dont take orders from you!
Adama-Call it whatever you like. I'm getting my men.
Cain-You are making SUCH a mistake.
Adama-I'M GETTING...MY MEN.
No transcipt can do justice to this exchange, the actor who plays Adama deserves an Emmy for the job he does. It's seriously amazing to see a leader who cares about his people the way Adama does, and is such a good contrast to our current situation. The season ended 2 weeks ago, but season 3 begins again in january and I'd implore anyone who likes dramas to tune in, you won't be disappointed.
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