Every episode I see makes me love Amon even more...and Korra too.

Apr 28, 2012 12:22

I love her so much and I felt for her, and yet ( Read more... )

politics, philosophy, meta, the legend of korra

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amyraine April 29 2012, 00:51:40 UTC
Absolutely.

In many ways the analogue is a poor one. I mean, at least the Communists had some idea of what they thought government should look like, even though it was a terrible one. I said this in the Capslock Atla comm but for all that I agree with the Equalists' grievances, they're not actually offering any solutions other than mindless hatred and revenge. Has any one of them decided what alternative political system they'd want? Do they want the ability to choose Councilpeople instead of having them chosen by the outside nations? Do they want to join the police? What do they want?

I mean, I know Amon has a plan which involves eliminating bending and will ultimately show What An Evil Person He Is but that doesn't offer much in the way of system of government. I think that's where Korra will need to really be an Avatar, where "bringing balance" will come into play.

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amyraine April 29 2012, 01:21:57 UTC
Uh, sorry for spoilers?

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c3childs April 28 2012, 20:43:55 UTC
Amon: it's the voice. Steven Blum is just perfect.

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amyraine April 29 2012, 01:21:43 UTC
He's Starscream in Transformers: Prime (yes, we watch a lot of cartoons in my house). Starscream is a whiny tool, but Amon is awesome. I'm impressed at Blum's range.

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c3childs April 29 2012, 04:10:39 UTC
Is he really? New show to watch then.

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cadesama April 29 2012, 01:35:39 UTC
I think Amon is a necessary force at the moment, since it does seem both that the Republic City government and jobs system systematically oppresses non-benders, but I'm still willing to bet that Amon himself is a complete liar and nutjob grabbing for power. You know, like Mao. Him winning would just be disastrous for his own people. Not sure when the genocide would start, but I honestly wouldn't bet against him starting before his revolution even finished ( ... )

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