As for why the new survivors aren't surprised, there are a lot of theories boiling around that they work for (Dharma, Widmore, Ben, pick one) and so they might very well have known what they were getting into. It certainly seems that way with Caesar and Ilana.

When are we gonna get the Rose and Bernard episode?
It seems almost inevitable, at this point. They've been gone for too long to either just have either a "finding dead bodies" or "walk out of the jungle with no explanation" moment. I have to say, I've never really liked Rose and Bernard, but the writers have…

Hmmmm
So, what are the chances that one of the new tailies (Caesar, Ileana?) are working for Widmore?

Seriously. I was half expecting Walt to be sporting a Jack-like beard by the time the writers got back to him. I just can't wait for the dvd deleted scene where John and Walt go grab a drink.

Short answer yes with an "if". Long answer no with a "but".

I'm with Sensei. I think they're building up to a gigantic

I felt that what we saw was a vindication of Danielle's story.

That's funny, I had forgotten completely about the Brother Campbell/Ms. Hawking connection even though I was just looking at that picture on Lostpedia the other day. I like your theory a lot better. Much of Charles' interest in Daniel could relate directly to his obsession with the island, plus he doesn't seem to be…

Thanks. Hey, your user name wouldn't happen to come from an E.E. Cummings poem, would it?

Faraday's Father
This is my first time posting, so I don't know if anyone's thrown this out before.