Twisted Filler Tuesday - Return of the Meh-me
Posted by Jeff on Tuesday, 13 May, 2008
Found this over at Taj’s. Not so much of a meh-me as it’s open ended. Kind of. The premise is simple. Offer one quote that resonates with you. Without further adieu:
The Cylon War is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The cost of wearing the uniform can be high, but…
[very long pause]… sometimes it’s too high. You know, when we fought the Cylons, we did it to save ourselves from extinction. But we never answered the question “Why?” Why are we as a people worth saving? We still commit murder because of greed and spite, jealousy, and we still visit all of our sins upon our children. We refuse to accept the responsibility for anything that we’ve done, like we did with the Cylons. We decided to play God, create life. And when that life turned against us, we comforted ourselves in the knowledge that it really wasn’t our fault, not really. You cannot play God then wash your hands of the things that you’ve created. Sooner or later, the day comes when you can’t hide from the things that you’ve done anymore.Cmdr. William Adama, Battlestar Galactica Miniseries
Yes, yes, I’ve quoted this great line ad naseum on this blahg. Meh. Deal with it. It resonates with me. The quote sets the tone for the whole series, and the show is a virtual mirror to my life here in Vancouver. I see parallels with family, friends, the state of my life, political situations, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. And the show stems from this speech, the one Adama never intended to give, initially.
As for tags, I refrain, but anyone who chooses to do this, please give a linkback.
Interdum vos ut volvo ferrus six.
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Wow. Maybe it’s because I am in a moment of reflection but this literally speaks to me.
And makes me actually want to catch the show sometime.
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Oh GOD woman! You have NO class! LOL
Don’t do it!!
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Pfft…I must have lost my class right around the time you did!
Jeff, you should speak to her about talking to your readers in such a manner. Next she’ll be saying I don’t have sophisticated conversations! lmao
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Lmfao!! You taught me all I know Taj. And a fine job you did indeed
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Taj. 1. Just wait till you start watching Battlestar Galactica. The whole series will speak to you. There is a reason it’s THE best show on TV.
2. I actually don’t mind the harsh way Dawn talks to others on the blahg. I fully believe a spade should be called a spade. And besides, the controversy improves my hits
Babe. 1. Admit it, you’re a closet fan of Galactica.
2. Wasn’t it Jules who taught you everything you know?
Thursday, 15 May, 2008 at 12:16 am
Hon, Jules (not the Jules on Taj’s blog) corrupted me. He didn’t teach me all I know
There IS a difference, though granted, not much!
Wednesday, 28 May, 2008 at 5:47 pm
glad the quote thing was cool enough to be passed on to your site.
Battlestar Galactica.
you must be a geek
on the inside
where it counts
Wednesday, 28 May, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Babe: Isn’t knowledge the root of all evil, and hence corruption? So if Jules corrupted you, he must have done so with knowledge, and hence taught you everything you know?
Chasingfireflies: The quote thing was very provocative. And I am a geek. A dork. A misfit. Nothing of what society expects or demands from me, and everything they fear from me. Bunch of frakwits.