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Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?

  • Retrospective Discussion | Doctor Who (2005) | Special: "The Christmas Invasion"

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  • The Sycorax are quite terrifying

    Such a good design, I'd like to see more of them.

    I actually rooted for Harriet all the way up to her call with Torchwood.

    It's a really great portrayal, and TBH I think the episode does a decent job of laying out her motivations, right down to her rather weak apology at the end.

    Maybe it’s just the third that’s on the roof at the moment.

    I believe so.

    I'm really not a Doctor/Rose shipper, but I am a big fan of the Tenth Doctor as a swashbuckling romantic, so I'm here for the flirting. I just never had any investment in things going beyond that.

    I know this is more relevant to the upcoming Queen Victoria episode, but I think the themes of a Doctor and (especially) companion getting carried away with things were more aptly explored with Twelve and Clara.

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  • Okay, I'm back.

    Of all the times I've seen this episode, I'm not sure I really noticed that you can actually see the TARDIS blurp into existence mid-air when it first arrives in London. Neat, and not really what I expected.

    I can't quite put my finger on it, but Daniel Llewellyn (RIP) is a pretty memorable character for me. Shame what happened to him.

    On the other hand, even though it's quite memorable, I keep forgetting that "everybody going to the roof" is the plot of this episode. Not sure why.

    The "pilot fish" are a ridiculous idea, and clearly just an excuse to have killer Santas and a buzzsaw Christmas tree. I'm not mad about it, but it's a good reminder that RTD has always had an affinity for deep silliness.

    Daniel Llewellyn decided to include blood in the Guinevere One "care package," but...he didn't use his own? Where did he get the blood?

    The Torchwood buzzword is stronger than "Bad Wolf" right out of the gate, because we actually get a sense of what it means.

    And on that note, much ink has been spilled over what the Doctor does to Harriet Jones, Prime Minister. There's always been some truthiness to the suggestion that there's some sexism in play, but...recent history has reminded us just how easy it is to topple a government over health concerns, if factors line up just right.

  • Carney says Trudeau-era climate plan was 'too expensive' and 'divisive'

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  • The alternate universe where it was set up and marketed differently would be interesting to see.

  • Examples of roles where actors from Star Trek give better performances than they did on Star Trek?

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  • Bakula on "Quantum Leap"

    Eve Harlow on "Agents of SHIELD"

  • Tornado likely ripped apart home, left path of destruction in southwest Winnipeg: expert

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  • I definitely saw some concerning changes in wind direction during the storm. Figures there'd be zero tornado warnings this time around.

  • Elbows up, cashspiel, kokum: new Canadian terms enter the Oxford English Dictionary

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  • The latter term is mentioned directly.

    Bullet points is the more common term, which we also use. The Canadian "point form" is apparently a rare, more versatile alternative.

    Salazar said she had never heard of the term point form before, even though she has some family that lives in Canada.

  • Fundraising goal to restore 24 Sussex Drive set at $50M

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  • I think the figure is likely low - cost estimates usually are, and there isn't even a design yet.

    They're probably hoping to exceed the goal, but they've kept the door open to using governnent funds if they have to.

  • Retrospective Discussion | Doctor Who (2005) | Special: "The Christmas Invasion"

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  • Apologies for being a day late - the weekend sort of got away from me. I haven't even been able to watch the damn thing yet!

    I'll be back once I have, but a couple of quick thoughts:

    • Having the Doctor be unconscious for a large portion of the episode was a bold move that largely paid off. It was smart to let us spend time with Rose as she struggles with her grief, confusion, and an alien invasion.

    • Tennant's "no second chances" bit is chilling in the best way.

  • 3DownNation CFL power rankings: Saskatchewan Roughriders suffer setback

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  • I was only able to catch the first half of the Bomber game, and...that was more than enough, thankyouverymuch.

  • Ncuti Gatwa is officially a doctor after receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow

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  • Future DW wardrobe designers take note, a ridiculous graduation gown over a tuxedo could be the future.

  • PM launches design-and-build competition to ‘rehabilitate’ 24 Sussex Drive

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  • I don't disagree - like I said, museum!

  • Canadians appear ready for pipelines, including Quebec

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  • Churchill MB seems to want one.

    Logistically challenging, but if there's an actual market for a new pipeline, it might be a better option than doing through the Rockies and negotiating with First Nations that simply aren't interested. Manitoba seems to have buy-in from a lot of Indigenous communities, at least at this early stage of the game (so early that you could argue it's not really a "stage" at all).

    But there's also a significant possibility that despite whatever letters of understanding we have with Germany or whoever, the market simply isn't there, or won't be within a few years. Asia is steadily moving to renewables, and Europe probably isn't too far behind.

  • PM launches design-and-build competition to ‘rehabilitate’ 24 Sussex Drive

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  • Definitely not a McMansion, but it's architectural significance has been described as "modest". And it doesn't seem very suitable for its actual task.

    I probably would have favoured converting it into a museum and building a new official residence at a different location, but they seem intent on staying at this address.

  • PM launches design-and-build competition to ‘rehabilitate’ 24 Sussex Drive

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  • Even after this announcement, I'm unclear as to whether the intent is to keep the original structure, or tear it down and start over (which, tbh, is probably the smarter move).

  • Carney to announce fundraising campaign for 24 Sussex restoration: source

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  • Well, that being the case, I guess that means this plan is exactly as bad as any other possibility.

  • Carney to announce fundraising campaign for 24 Sussex restoration: source

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  • That's a helluva thing to imply about a charity set up by the GG.

  • Carney to announce fundraising campaign for 24 Sussex restoration: source

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  • “Donations” reeks of corruption like Trump’s White House ballroom boondoggle.

    I don't really see the comparison. Nothing about this screams "vanity project," down to the fact that the work won't be done until long after his time as PM is over. And the fundraising is being handled by an established charity - it's pretty tough to paint a picture of influence-peddling.

  • Carney to announce fundraising campaign for 24 Sussex restoration: source

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  • So taxpayers don't have to foot the whole bill, the Rideau Hall Foundation would run a fundraising campaign to try and cover the costs, the source said.

    Annoyingly convoluted, but it should help make it less of a political football.

  • Canada’s CBC/Radio-Canada Becomes Full Member Of European Broadcasting Union

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