@Laroquod:disqus I definitely agree that fighting over land is not some kind of admirable trait in and of itself, especially for people that have space travel as a common feature; it's one of the reasons I don't find the Maquis very sympathetic. But I always thought the main thrust of their argument was not "it's our…

@Laroquod:disqus I definitely agree that fighting over land is not some kind of admirable trait in and of itself, especially for people that have space travel as a common feature; it's one of the reasons I don't find the Maquis very sympathetic. But I always thought the main thrust of their argument was not "it's our…

I definitely like the speech so much because it is PURE frustration. That speech doesn't solve the problem with the difference of perspective between the colonists and Earth, it's just him raging about how he's the one tasked to handle the problem generated by it. And it's significant that Sisko delivers it without…

I definitely like the speech so much because it is PURE frustration. That speech doesn't solve the problem with the difference of perspective between the colonists and Earth, it's just him raging about how he's the one tasked to handle the problem generated by it. And it's significant that Sisko delivers it without…

I would assume he can see through any part of him regardless of form, but he can only handle a certain level of visual input, so he puts his focus in particular areas. If he happens to be looking behind him instead of in front, regardless of where his "eyes" appear to be pointing, he'll see you. That's why he can see…

I would assume he can see through any part of him regardless of form, but he can only handle a certain level of visual input, so he puts his focus in particular areas. If he happens to be looking behind him instead of in front, regardless of where his "eyes" appear to be pointing, he'll see you. That's why he can see…

"It's an orderly and peaceful day in the neighborhood, it's an orderly and peaceful day in the neighborhood….isn't it? If not, it will be."

"It's an orderly and peaceful day in the neighborhood, it's an orderly and peaceful day in the neighborhood….isn't it? If not, it will be."

@Trekinosis I was more thinking because that episode is half actual story, and the other half is Sisko speechifying to himself about his personal angst and darkness.

@Trekinosis I was more thinking because that episode is half actual story, and the other half is Sisko speechifying to himself about his personal angst and darkness.

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It's helped a lot by the fact that there's no real technobabble to the explanation. The implant may be science fiction, but we don't find out it's malfunctioning due to "duodatic particles from a Bajoran MacGuffin" or anything like that. It was made for a logical purpose in his line of work, he hacked it, and he's…

It's helped a lot by the fact that there's no real technobabble to the explanation. The implant may be science fiction, but we don't find out it's malfunctioning due to "duodatic particles from a Bajoran MacGuffin" or anything like that. It was made for a logical purpose in his line of work, he hacked it, and he's…

I will always, ALWAYS love the "it's easy to be a saint in paradise" speech. Because it fucking NAILS the issue with Roddenberry's version of the future to the wall. There is no good explanation of how Earth got to be so good, and they can never provide one that will make sense. I'm fine with them not providing one,…

I will always, ALWAYS love the "it's easy to be a saint in paradise" speech. Because it fucking NAILS the issue with Roddenberry's version of the future to the wall. There is no good explanation of how Earth got to be so good, and they can never provide one that will make sense. I'm fine with them not providing one,…

Man, "Keep Me In Your Heart' brings me close to tears each time I hear it. It's a song that's elevated, not hurt, by a voice that is not in pristine condition.

Man, "Keep Me In Your Heart' brings me close to tears each time I hear it. It's a song that's elevated, not hurt, by a voice that is not in pristine condition.

And they're always glad you've slain!

And they're always glad you've slain!