Twisted Filler Tuesday - Return of the Meh-me

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.

What would Cain do?

Well, seeing the events of this past week once again the reflection of my life in the Bucket, I find the words of Helena Cain very fitting for the nature of my soul. I know she commanded the Beast, but meh. It still works. As such:

You know this thing used to sit in our mess and eat our food, and listen to our stories. Didn’t you? You just sat there… listening to us, pretending to be our friend, didn’t you?

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Words from the old man

Well, this old man…

“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… 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 and jealousy, and we still visit all of our sins upon our children. We refuse to accept the responsibility for anything we’ve done, like we did with the Cylons. We decided to play God, create life. 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 and 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.”

Frightening how much this show rings true for me…

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Latin phrase of the day 1.0

Interdum , tu volvo ferreus six.

Hope the grammar translates accurately enough though.

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This woman has more bollocks than most men…

I read this quote from Admiral Helena Cain (from BSG: Razor) today, and it just resonates through me:

Helena Cain (to Kendra Shaw): Yesterday you showed me that you’re capable of setting aside your fear, setting aside your hesitation - and even your revulsion, every natural inhibition that during battle can make the difference between life and death. (opens folding knife.) When you can be this, for as long as you have to be, then you’re a razor. (closes knife.) This war is forcing us all to become razors. Because if we don’t, we don’t survive. And then we don’t have the luxury of becoming simply human again. Do you understand me?

Now fair enough it’s fictional, but it represents all the toughness, resolve, and determination I strive to have. And, to be seen in full context, you can see the video here (I have chosen not to embed for those who don’t want to give into the temptation for teasers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_oVxH-gW-8.

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How Battlestar Galactica just keeps reflecting my life…

Today, just this quote. Stirring too deep in me today.

“Cain: (to Starbuck after she has been ordered by Adama to assassinate Cain) Inevitably, each and every one of us will have to face a moment where we have to commit that horrible sin and if we flinch in that moment, if we hesitate for one second, if we let our conscience get in the way, do you know what happens? There are more of those kids in those body bags, more kids floating out the airlock. Now, I don’t know why, but I have a lot of faith in you, and I want you to promise me that when the moment comes you won’t flinch. Do not flinch.”

Maybe, just maybe, art does imitate life.

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Signs that the yellow skins are about to hit theatres…

Well, first off, this free publication posted an article about cool Simpsons supporting characters and quotes. The quote mentioned today that stands timeles is thus:

“Attempted murder, now honestly, what is that? Do they give a Nobel Prize for attempted chemistry?”

Something about the city strike tomorrow.

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The best idea I’ve heard in ages

It figures I read this on an amusing button:

“Would somebody please give Bush a blowjob so we can impeach him?”

Nothing like the truth.

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I’m turning into Jack Handey

Well, no I’m not. Though his site is brilliant. As for my quote:

Hemmorrhoids are a pain in the ass.

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Writer’s Block… what a drag

I’m in the process of writing (note this should not be interpreted as scripted) the documentary I’m preparing, and when I’m working, ideas rush into the noodle faster than a speeding bullet, but when I get home, nada. Same thing goes for the blog. I think I need a dictaphone in a bad, bad way.

Either way, this quote has stuck out in my mind as of late…

“He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would fully suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away with at once. Heroism at command, senseless brutality, deplorable love-of-country stance, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignorable war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be a part of so base an action! It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing but an act of murder.” — Albert Einstein

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