Jelgate's Two Cents-Divided
We all knew this was coming. It was obvious from day 1 when Rush stranded everyone on the Destiny. Its inevitable when to different kind of people are stuck in a common area. Its inevitable that these kind of people will begin to clash and makes changes. And because I read spoilers I knew a huge confrontation but for it to happen like this was ( Read more... )
I'm playing the devil's advocate with this one, but I earnestly think as far as Chloe is concerned, she's not as dumb and ditzy as she appears, and finds more reasoning in civilian leadership. No one ever said being stuck on the same boat wouldn't have its consequences, and I'm pretty sure Chloe felt a little closer to Rush because of their predicament.
It also shows that Eli is a better poker player then I thought.
And here's another thought for you: why don't you think it very shocking that Eli sided with the military? (Technically, he didn't, but…) He helped them in buying them time and okayed their use of the scheme, which implies he thinks Rush is in the wrong. So why would the guy who's been basically glued to Rush's side the whole show go against him? Not disagreeing, just enforcing some other-sided thought. I can already tell what side you're on. ^_~
A military mindset would be to fire with all of what you got.
And this is a very typical mindset of anti-military, as I, too, agree that they're very shoot first, ask questions later. But, and devil's advocate again, I'm sure that Young has won you over even a bit and I don't know you. Young is very unlike that typical American military tactic, and only ever stops Rush when he knows Rush is getting in over his head. Remember, Young is a colonel, and has lots of years of training with leading people and taking care of them. I think everyone is in his best interest, but there's too much controversy aboard to let the pig-headed, anti-militist people see him in that light.
This conflict is far from over as long as the civilian feel oppressed they are going to resist.
And now I'm just going to complain at you, since I know your thoughts have been from the heart, but OH MY GOD, why do the civilians think getting weapons and locking people off is the correct way to go about anything? It's the same as the military way. Greer was completely out of line when he forced the civilians to the ground, and they really ought to share responsibility. As much as I enjoy Young and his choices, I often think that's his primary fault, that he doesn't trust the civilians enough. Of course, why should he? He does let them help where they need to and gives them weapons (like in Time) to defend themselves, but really, if they're just going to turn on the military, what's the point? I say the military is better off leading them only because they have the training, not because they have the muscle and weapons. That's kind of why I hate the civilians and Wray at this point - because they don't realise what's good for them.
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Eli seemed really stressed out and bitter at Young in Space. Honestly I did not know which way he wad going to lean in Divided. I am kind of confused on the rest of what you are trying to say
I can agree with this.
I honestly don't think the civilians thought the long term aspects of this. They felt oppressed (rather if its true or not)and just had to do something to get control. It wasn't very well thought out. I don't know if Greer was out of line. He was just trying to calm the civilians down. Its quite simliar what happen in riot situations. To calm the peace. I think Young civilians fine as long as your name isn't Dr. Rush. As for Young have the training that is obvious
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