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8 Reasons why Jedi are EVIL

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When The Phantom Menace came out in 1999, we were meant to think that the Jedi are the good guys, and after seeing Yoda and Obi-Wan, it made sense. But during the course of the prequel trilogy, the Jedi do some unethical things that make you question how it all really went down, and when you watch the movies thinking the Jedi the bad guys, it transforms the films completely. It’s supposed to be a story of how the Jedi, the noble protectors of a perfect society, found their Chosen One and trained him, but a Sith mastermind made his way into the heart of the Republic, organized a war, destroyed the Jedi, and turned the Republic into an Empire with himself at its head. But if you watch it knowing that Jedi are evil, it becomes a story of how a genius planted himself at the head of an evil organization to destroy it from the inside, and killed the galaxy’s oppressors with his own army. It may sound far-fetched, but there is evidence.

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Jedi break their own code. “There is no emotion, there is peace,” but they invade Geonosis and start a war instead of negotiating. “There is no ignorance, there is no knowledge,” but they are still secretive and hide most of their affairs even from other lower-ranking Jedi. “There is no chaos, there is harmony,” except when one of their own accidentally commissions a clone army and starts a war…you get the point.

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They are an army disguised as peacekeepers. They call themselves “keepers of the peace,” but they still prefer the frontline over protecting civilians. They were in every battle in the Clone Wars, from Geonosis to Triple Zero. They were spread so thin over all the many fronts of the war that they failed to notice the corruption in the Republic, and even in their own ranks.

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They are terrorists. Onderon, a Separatist planet, was safely behind the frontline until the Jedi came to liberate the “poor oppressed civilians” from the “evil” Separatists. The people seemed fine, though slightly unhappy with their government, but what the Jedi saw was the opportunity to recruit more people to their cause. They successfully turned entire villages against their government, teaching them how to disable battle droids and tanks. When droids discovered their location, the Jedi encouraged the civilians to riot, who, using their terrorist-training, eliminated the droids and stormed the capitol. Saw Gerrera became a rebel, terrorist, and extremist due to the Jedi and the war that they brought to a planet that was safely uninvolved.

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They ignore democracy (“My allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy!” — Obi-Wan) Mace Windu and his friends take it upon themselves to assassinate the Chancellor of the Galactic Republic and are surprised when Order 66 is issued and they are proclaimed traitors. They tried to kill the Chancellor without consulting the Senate or giving him a fair trial. He was a Sith, but it was still an illegal terrorist assassination, and in making the attempt so open, they lost all hope of a peaceful relationship with the Republic in the future.

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They abduct toddlers. Force-sensitive infants and young children are taken — kidnapped by force, if necessary — from their parents and raised with a cold detachment so they never remember their parents. When they are old enough to walk, they join a small group and learn to fight with lightsabers. Then they are selected by and apprenticed to Jedi Masters. If they are not selected, they have no choice but to become “servants of the Republic.”

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They commissioned a clone army. That may not sound very evil to you, but it is. Human fetuses with modified and messed with genes are generated and grown in blindingly bright, transparent cylinders. When they are developed enough, they are hatched and taken off life support. They begin training after only one year and are ready for simulations with live rounds after two. They are grown to maturity in ten years among distant, emotionless Kaminoans who only see blinding shades of white and believe artificial genetic selection is the only way for a species to survive.

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They hold slaves. Commanded by Jedi generals (the same ones that call themselves keepers of the peace), these kids, who are mentally only ten despite accelerated physical aging, go out to a real battlefield and fight and die in a war they didn’t start for a society that will simply dispose of them when the conflict is resolved. They have no rights and no vote; they live on dry ration cubes; they are not allowed to interact with anyone outside the Grand Army; they are always under surveillance; they are not allowed to have any belongings unless they are elite ARCs or Republic Commandos. If they try to escape or desert, their own “brothers” are sent to kill them.

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They have no guilt. After all they did, not once did they question if what they were doing was right or wrong. Not once did they feel guilty about the lives of 100,000 clone soldiers lost on Geonosis and millions more in the rest of the war, abusing them from young ages, making them fight and die like expendable pawns against their will. Or for starting a war that destroyed hundreds of planets, costing so many civilian lives. Not only do they they do these things, but unlike the Sith, who are aware that they are evil and selfish, they can look themselves in the eye and say it was the right thing, and if given the chance they would do it again and know they are the good guys.

What do you think? Are they good or bad? Comment your opinion.

10 Best Cars for the Apocalypse

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It doesn’t matter how it happens — zombies, heat wave, fallout, biotech — it’s coming. No civilization lasts forever, and no species rules the Earth for too long. When society falls, survival of what little of the human race is left will be the most important thing, and one thing every survivor will need is a trusty car.For the purpose of this list, tanks, boats, and air vehicles will be excluded.

For the purpose of this list, tanks, boats, and air vehicles will be excluded.

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Ford F-150 Raptor SVT

The Raptor is a fast, agile, rugged truck that performs on and off the paved road. While it guzzles gas like a Lambo, it has just about everything one might need at the end of the world. It has plenty of storage space for gear and food, but it doesn’t cut back on space in the cabin either as it is available in a full four-door crew cab.

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Ford Explorer Police Interceptor

When zombies have overrun the world, it is safe to assume that law enforcement will not be in effect. Therefore, one of the most easily available specialized vehicles will be police cars. The Ford Explorer interceptor has a reinforced durable body, “pursuit mode” for aggressive driving, upgraded brakes, and a setting that automatically rolls up windows and locks doors if someone approaches from the rear.

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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Wranglers are known for being loud, uncomfortable, inefficient, and incredibly effective. These cars have a reputation for tackling any trail with the right driver. They have changed little since the original 1941 Willys Jeep, and that’s mostly because of how well designed they were for what they do in the first place. No car on four wheels will ever rival the Wrangler in off-road capabilities.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6×6

I said no car on four wheels can rival the Wrangler, but what about six? This upgrade from the G-class SUV is designed for dunes that most vehicles would get stuck in. It has three independent axles, more storage space than the 4×4 due to the extended body, and heavy roll cage reinforcements like a rally car–what more do you need?

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Local Motors Rally Fighter

It has less space than others on this list, but the Local Motors Rally Fighter is still a powerful road-legal off-road monster that will leave the average rally car in the dust. It is designed for speed and power, and it has plenty to spare. Add some spikes, machine guns, and a good paint job and it will look like something straight out of Mad Max, but you can still (legally!) drive one on the road before the apocalypse in all 50 states–if you can afford it.

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Conquest Knight XV

This vehicle, despite looks, is not made for the military. It’s actually a personal armored SUV available for sale. The spacious interior is big enough to live in and loaded with luxury features like a fridge and sink. The backseat could with little effort be remodeled into a bed in minutes, and the other one could be removed for gear storage. After minimal modifications, this bulletproof celebrity-transport will be ready take on the hordes.

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Ripsaw EV-2

This vehicle is known as a “luxury supertank,” two words that really don’t go together. The point is that it’s fast. Really fast. It is an odd mix of multiple worlds, but somehow it actually works out fine. While it’s hard to come by, the few lucky billionaires who can actually afford one (or whoever can take it from them) will have an easy advantage over other survivors.

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INKAS Sentry APC

This truck was designed for SWAT and military use, but it looks like it was made for smashing through a horde of zombies. It has BR7 armoring that can resist high-power rifle rounds and hand grenades at point-blank. The cabin has temperature control for extreme climates, and the configurable interior allows for a variety of passenger and cargo configurations. This is the truck you should want to be driving when humanity isn’t around.

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Paramount Group Marauder

The looks say it all. No zombie will get into this vehicle without a key. The Marauder is built for a world with no rules and no constraints. The 10-ton beast measures 22′ long and occupies a full two lanes. Its armor can withstand any bullet, as well as grenades, light missiles, and TNT, and the underside is designed to take and survive a full blow from a landmine. It is safe to say that it will not be damaged by any ordinary horde.

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Ghe-O Rescue

When a deadly pandemic that turns people into zombies breaks out, saving the world is the last thing that comes to mind. The logical course of action is, despite what Hollywood makes it look like, to run for the hills in hopes of waiting it out safely in the wild. The only problem is that while most cars won’t make it past the first rugged dirt road, running is not a very effective form of transportation when you are carrying everything you need to survive on your back. As strange as it may seem, this vehicle is the solution. It was designed for rescue missions on terrain where any other vehicle would get stuck or never even fit. It has snow chains, can be submerged in five feet of water, and even has floating tire attachments that make it float and move forward in water. It has space for up to eleven people or a stretcher-sled/boat, which means just about all your gear will pack in with room to spare. Heavy weapons beyond a hunting rifle will not be necessary away from civilization, so there is no need for space to mount any. Still have doubts? See for yourself.

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Regarding the Jedi and Sith Codes

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The Jedi and Sith Codes have remained unchanged since the rise of the Old Republic, and it says a lot about the cultures.

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The Jedi Code begins with the line “There is no emotion, there is peace.” Those seven words can stand for the entire code, and summarize everything the Jedi are. Their ultimate goal is to keep the peace, and to do so they detach themselves from everything in the galaxy, including themselves, and focus on doing what is “right.” Another thing to note is that their code is always objective and indirect, just like they are.

“There is no ignorance, there is knowledge” is a reasonable line, but the Jedi don’t live up to it. They never truly understand the Force because they cannot see past the Light and into the Dark. When they assume that the prophecy will be fulfilled when the Chosen One destroys the Sith, when they themselves said that it will restore the balance. Ironic, since they are the ones who say “only a Sith deals in absolutes.”

The next line, “There is no passion, there is serenity,” basically repeats the first one. The idea is that in order to operate in the usual trance-like calm, they must first detach themselves from everything so nothing can throw them off because passion is a potential weakness.

“There is no chaos, there is harmony” is a good principle. The idea is that harmony will help them stay in control and maintain the smooth operation of the Order. However, it is difficult to ignore the fact that the Jedi are surrounded by chaos and darkness and don’t even notice until it’s too late.

“There is no death, there is only the Force” is the last line and it appears to mean that when Jedi die, they become “one with the Force.” How this works is unknown, but it appears that Jedi never die, but instead they remain Force ghosts forever.

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As with the Jedi Code, the first line of the Sith Code, “Peace is a lie, there is only passion,” could stand for the entire code. The Sith do not believe that peace is a good thing because they grow more powerful when they fight. Passion fuels their hate, which they channel into power. Unlike Jedi, who prefer to be the secret “illuminati” behind the Republic’s government, Sith want all the power for themselves and achieve it through war.

The rest of the code is in first person (I, me). That backs up the idea that they want power for themselves as an individual, not as a society. The second line, “Through passion, I gain strength,” shows that they consider their passion a motivation, not a weakness.

“Through strength, I gain power” is fairly straightforward. They use their strength, not for the greater good, but for themselves.

“Through power, I gain victory” simply means that their overall goal was to gain power, and the last lines, “Through victory, my chains will be broken, the Force shall set me free,” means that when they do become the most powerful being in the galaxy, they will have no more rules to follow, and they will bow to no one.

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The Grey Jedi are another Force-using organization. They are incredibly secretive and are rarely known to not be undercover. They use the use the Light and Dark Sides for what they consider to be the greater good. Their code is a blend of the Jedi and Sith Codes.

The first line, as usual, is the most important: “There is no Dark Side, nor a Light Side, there is only the Force.” To outsiders, it appears that they use the Light and the Dark, but because they use both so fluently, they see no distinction, only the one living Force. They use the Force in its purest form, a state where light and dark are relative. In the same way, they are not good or evil, but a blend of both. They do what they believe is the right thing to do, but sometimes in ways that some would consider morally wrong.

“I will do what I must to keep the balance” states the goal of the Grey Jedi: to maintain both the light and the dark, and keep them balanced. The reason is in the next line: “There is no good without evil, but evil must not be allowed to flourish.” After a few centuries without Sith, the Jedi started becoming stuck up and unethical, to the point where they were so unprepared that the Republic fell at the hands of the first Sith who tried to take it. But when there were no Jedi, the Empire’s reign got so out of hand that only the person who helped create it could end it. These are the two situations the Grey Jedi try to avoid, by maintaining both good and evil.

The next two lines, “There is passion, yet peace” and “There is serenity, yet emotion” show that being a human is not a weakness. It is possible to not be a machine and stay in control at the same time.

The last line of the shortened code (there is a longer one) is possibly the most unexpected: “There is chaos, yet order.” The idea is that a constant struggle between good and evil can be chaotic, but on a bigger scale it can be controlled, and an “organized chaos”-like state is not necessarily bad for the galaxy. War leads to huge advancements in technology that would never happen otherwise, and it prevents societies from becoming bored and overconfident, like what happened to the Jedi after millennia without Sith. When Grey Jedi keep a balance between Jedi and Sith they are creating conflict, but by keeping it even they make sure that the delicate balance that keeps a society whole is maintained.