Re: [OT]Episode II: I knew it! (Minor Spoiler)

Um, guys?  I was j/k, I never thought this would turn into a serious
political
discussion :).

Mark

Randall L Joiner wrote:

> Let's not forget Binks is also of the same planet as Palpatine.  Nor
should
> we forget that Binks only contact with Palpatine was during the war,
when
> Palpatine seemed to be on their side, and even Amindala trusted
Palpatine.
>
> At 04:20 AM 5/25/02 -0400, you wrote:
> >Actually, the legistlation would still have been introduced by
someone, even
> >if Jar Jar wasn't present.
> >At that point, Darth Sideous had actual or political control of most
of the
> >senators.
> >I think at least a majority.  He would have someone do it.
> >
> >Jar Jar made a perfect candidate.  He is a general.	A war hero of
his
> >peaple.  A member of a supressed peaple.
> >The supressors, "the trade federation" joined with Count Douku and
the
> >separatists.
> >Having Jar Jar make the announcement gave the legistlation (and
Palpiteen) a
> >lot of political clout.
> >
> >Just My Humble Opinion (JMHO)
> >
> >Donald Hosford
> >
> >
> >Mark Reindl wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > > > Well, he did seem to be acting on behalf of the Jedi Council and
a large
> > > > number of other senators, even if things did go awfully
pearshaped.
> > >
> > > Naw, I blame the little CGI bastard for everything!
> > >