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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 01:54 PM Original message |
Let us debate the Prime Directive. |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
1. On a large-scale, yes. |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. But what's the logic behind saying, "We shouldn't help."? |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:35 PM Response to Reply #4 |
11. That's where it starts to get messy. |
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JTG of the PRB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 10:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
45. There was an interesting episode of Enterprise about this sort of idea... |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 11:46 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. I think I'd agree with that. |
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UndertheOcean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
2. Get a life ! |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. I can't. |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. Personally, I always liked the idea in general |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. That's kind of what I think. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. I kinda feel that way too. Especially in a case, say, where |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
5. Screw the prime directive, we need slaves! |
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pokerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
8. The PD goes out the window |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Nice post, Harcourt. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:42 PM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Kirk!! Shamelessly chasing green tail!! |
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laconicsax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:06 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. It was actually Pike, not Kirk. |
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pokerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 06:02 PM Response to Reply #28 |
37. he's right |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 01:09 AM Response to Reply #37 |
48. Then again, Kirk would nail an alien slime mold if it had a suitable orifice. |
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pokerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:22 AM Response to Reply #48 |
51. 'm 95% sure Kirk banged the Horta |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. Can you pass the doobie, so that I can understand what the |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Jeez, don't you watch any tv? |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. ..... |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Damn! You're getting good. |
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Parche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
16. Where did Kirk Break it? |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Frm the Wiki |
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Parche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. I disagree |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. "Kirk was the Bill Belichick of the Federation..." |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
17. Geekfight |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Redwings suck. |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. It's two, two, two geekfights in one. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
21. Kirk rules |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
25. Rules are made to be broken!! |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:55 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. No he didn't! |
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Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
26. I break it every time I vote. nt |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
29. I did not know the prime directive and had to look it up |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:11 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. According to the Prime Directive... |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. better to remain silent and thought a fool |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Entrance to the Federation DENIED! |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:47 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Picard wannabe |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 08:55 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. Oh come on, ref, call a foul! |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 10:48 PM Response to Reply #33 |
44. Here, use THIS on him: |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 10:34 PM Response to Reply #31 |
43. +1 |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Well what does that make me? |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:20 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. I can't speak Vulcan either. |
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laconicsax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
36. The Prime Directive was/is a good idea. |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 07:16 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Some excellent points. |
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laconicsax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 08:03 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. A minor point not terribly consequential... |
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leeroysphitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
40. Why? Is it suddenly convenient to the plot? |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. I believe that the Lounge does in fact have a plot. |
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zingaro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-21-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
46. ok since you asked... |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
49. Prime directive seemed to be convenient for the federation... |
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Lethe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
50. well, cmon, Kirk only violated it when his ship was in danger or he wanted to seduce a love interest |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
52. Yes, but what about christian missionaries converting indigenous peoples |
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