Battlestar Fodder: Comments from "Battlestar Galactica: Occupation & Precipice" http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml Comments for the entry "Battlestar Galactica: Occupation & Precipice" en-us Movable Type v3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:05:34 -05:00 Comment from subpar Suicide bombers? Seem too close to the Iraq war to be a coincidence. Why do you think the writers decide to take such a controversial plot device for this season?

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c10886 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:05:34 -05:00 Comment from shannon It is a plot point that seems particularly sensitive these days. The show often picks up on hot political issues and plays them out in various ways (the abortion issue from last season jumps to mind).

I think they're showing the suicide bombings as desperate acts by desperate people. The humans have reached a point where they must either surrender entirely or push back harder. Under Tigh, I think they'll always push back.

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c10887 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:15:49 -05:00 Comment from perrin If you listen to the podcast commentary, Ron Moore talks about how it's not specific to Iraq only, but is a commentary on war in general (even WW2 and others), and how the BSG characters would react in these situations. None of the scenarios presented (e.g. suicide bombings) take a one-sided approach, which is one thing I love about this show.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this is the best TV series ever. IMHO, of course. :-)

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c10898 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:44:10 -05:00 Comment from subpar I think sci-fi is interesting in that it manages to open discussion on current political and social issues without centering the viewer in the real situation. However, I cannot remember any sci fi piece that has embraced the US opposition ideology into its own in such a way. Basically, the humans are fighting a superior force using guerrilla tactics. I can think of three similar scenarios in sci fi. But I cannot remember ever them using the suicide bomber option. In Dune, the protagonist even uses the jihad, but nothing close to today's vision of islamic or muslim vision of war. In V and even SG-1, the resistance fighters seek higher technology to fight the oppression. I think the writers of BG are deliberating encouraging debate by ignoring other options and juxtaposing the moral position of its main characters. The suicide bombers are the good guys and the stabilizing Ceylon influence representing the US are the bad guys. It's still good drama.

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c10915 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:51:04 -05:00 Comment from perrin subpar, listen to Ron Moore's podcast commentary for the episode. You'll see that it's not as simple as an Iraqi comparison. He says they used examples from various wars throughout history. It's a commentary on what war would do to these particular characters.

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c10916 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 21:05:50 -05:00 Comment from mac One theme that consistently pops up in the shows and the podcasts is the need to leave the audience wondering "What am I supposed to feel?" Ambiguity is a rarity in television, where we're often force-fed the good/bad dynamic, but it's one of the best elements of "Battlestar." For once, a show isn't talking down to us, and I think that's a big reason why fans are so intrigued and involved with it.

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c11104 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:40:19 -05:00 Comment from Herb Are we sure only 33 police we graduating? I thought they said 200 were in training and assumed that was the size of the graduating class. If that's true over 150 survived. Remember, this is the first class so if everyone was killed there would be no NCP to round up everyone the next day.

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c11300 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:16:30 -05:00 Comment from Bob Is the Sharon that meets up with Anders the Sharon from Galactica? Sure, we see her with her team and she tells them to fall back when they meet up but Anders seems to test her when they meet and the look on his face when they hug looks like he knows something. Could the Cylons have sent a different Sharon to meet up and infiltrate the resistance thanks to the intel from Ellen?

"You can't spell Tigh with two eyes."

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c11375 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:44:31 -05:00 Comment from Richard One of the best things about BSG is it's ability for the characters to challenge themselves and their beliefs when placed in particular circumstances - What would you do to survive an extremely oppressive state in order to have freedom/quality of life?(Humans in general) What is it that drives us to even contemplate suicide bombing?(Duck) What is it that drives the people who would use such agents?(Tigh) The psychology used in the development of each character is exceptional, an extremely well written series with re-actions in line with each personality type and how they do react is based on the influences and experiences in/of their lives. A fantastic show IMO! :-)

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c11606 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:52:13 -05:00 Comment from rendog I was away for the weekend and i missed Oct 14th's episode Exodus Part 1. I set up my VCR but for the wrong time (stupid!). Did anyone happen to record? Perhaps I could get a copy through file share? Please?

RD

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c11727 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:32:58 -05:00 Comment from Rendog Me again... My email is ect_renny@hotmail.com

Drop me a line if you have a copy.

RD

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Do nothing. http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/archives/2006/10/battlestar_galactica_season_3.shtml@http://www.tvfodder.com/battlestar/#c11728 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:34:58 -05:00