2. So, when did they leave the Republic?

4. I don’t need to rewatch. I think I’ve seen these movies at least 20 – 30 times in the last year or two. In Jedi, both the Emperor and Vader are both vying for Luke to be their apprentice, which is interesting. (Note that Vader says the same thing to Padme before the big battle with Obi-Wan “And together we can rule the galaxy.”)

5. Yeah, well, I can’t say that I blame either one of them for that.

2. Jedi were clearly a part of the Republic. They served it, and readily admitted it. They served as emissaries / ambassadors for it, too – Star Wars II. And they had the Academy — which I am guessing, based on location, cost a pretty penny to run and which, I am guessing the Republic paid for. The Jedi were not Senators, but the Jedi and the Jedi Council served the Republic — or so they claimed. (I’ve had my doubts — I think they were a bunch of self-serving pricks)

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4. What is often overlooked is when he learned Luke was his son. Rewatch the series, and you’ll see the shift in him when he learns this. Suddenly, he wants to bring his son to their side — which, because there can only be two Sith at any given time, means that Darth is willing to forsake his master / Emperor in order to reach out to his son. Ballsy.

5. Darth made it clear that he had a personal connecting to the completion of the project. It was likely because he was the #2 man for the Empire — I think he saw it as his obligation. But what the hell do I know about military command crap anyway.

6. Well, I was referring to when he and Queen Hottie Momma were keeping it secret.

7. And if I get my abs in shape, I am totally wearing that outfit for Xmas, too. Totally.

1. Did the Republic appoint an Emperor? I don’t really think so. He fed them lies and basically told them, “This is the New Galactic Empire”… (remember. “This is how liberty dies. With Thundering Applause”) I think most of the Republic was just 100% invested in this shady character and would believe anything he told them. And since he basically told them the Jedi were criminals and out to get them, and look at how they disfigured me, blah blah blah, they bought it. They were sheep. The only ones who did question it were Padme and her little band of rebels (and the Jedi).

2. Did the Jedi leave the Republic altogether? Were they ever a part of it? I know they didn’t trust the Chancellor (and rightly so), but were they part of the Republic? Or were they always their own entity? I never saw a little Senate seat for the Jedi. Palpatine wanted them dead. He wanted ultimate power. He manipulated Anakin, and destroyed the Jedi. I don’t know if that constitutes “leaving the Republic.” (Does this mean I’m going to have to watch Sith again?)

3. I just wanted to point out that I’ve seen that helmet in person, as well as the rest of the Vader Project.

4. It always bothered me that he did that crap to his own son. WTH?

5. Was it? He wasn’t the engineer, it was the Separatists… I guess, it’s possible, that when he lost everything, he had to pour his energy into something.

6. Funny. (Although, I don’t think Vader can actually get it up anymore. Sad.)

7. LOL Cute. You found a way to work in that picture. (If I get my abs in the shape I want, that will be my Halloween costume, btw.)

Alright, I’ve spent way too much time being a geek this morning. Happy Sunday.