We understand that most of the things discussed on this board are not real, and that they've been created for our amusement. Too, we understand that plot elements are driven by good storytelling techniques. We are entertained, however, because we ignore all of this, and pretend (to whatever extent) that the story is real.
As such, questions like Sidious' are an extension of this pretension (sorry, couldn't resist that turn of phrase
), and valid only in the theoretical context. It should be very clear to you, the post reader, that his question should be viewed within the constraints of the Star Wars story as we know it, and not as a request for help with literary/film analysis.
On the other hand, perhaps you're being snarky and unhelpful on purpose? If so, I give you a french sigh: le sigh.
As such, questions like Sidious' are an extension of this pretension (sorry, couldn't resist that turn of phrase

On the other hand, perhaps you're being snarky and unhelpful on purpose? If so, I give you a french sigh: le sigh.
Why are the Sith always made to seem stronger than the Jedi?
11/08/2010 03:19:11 PM
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To make them a scary menace
11/08/2010 03:54:50 PM
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. *NM*
12/08/2010 10:58:16 AM
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Precisely.
12/08/2010 11:00:31 AM
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This. And "Star Wars" is not really trying to be anything more than a campy space opera. &
12/08/2010 06:51:48 PM
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Maybe it has to do with the rule of two?
11/08/2010 04:04:08 PM
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12/08/2010 01:13:20 AM
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This, and there's no maybe about it.
11/08/2010 04:25:45 PM
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Mno
11/08/2010 04:52:27 PM
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I'm not talking about prophecies or theory so much as about the story.
11/08/2010 05:14:48 PM
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Wrong as it sounds: Balance to the force actually means no dark side practitioners. *NM*
11/08/2010 07:27:18 PM
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Evil is what throws it out of balance. Why do people persist in thinking it is ever necessary? *NM*
16/08/2010 06:14:29 PM
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It makes sense
12/08/2010 02:51:28 AM
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"One to embody power. The other to crave it."
12/08/2010 07:46:26 AM
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I think being confident in the Dark Side requires a certain selflessness
13/08/2010 03:44:11 AM
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Not they don't Edited
11/08/2010 04:21:01 PM
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Yeah. Compare the number of years Jedi had power vs. the Sith. *NM*
12/08/2010 07:52:44 AM
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Isn't there a 600-year Sith empire at some point in the books? *NM*
12/08/2010 10:09:49 AM
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Because, without it, there's no tension or danger of the Good Guys losing. Goes for all media. *NM*
11/08/2010 05:08:34 PM
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Fourth wall arguments are stupid.
11/08/2010 06:05:22 PM
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Sorry. Guess I should immerse myself in official SW novels before replying.
11/08/2010 10:42:05 PM
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Nonsense
11/08/2010 11:32:19 PM
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In that case, it's because Lucas is a shitty writer with a risible ethical system. *NM*
12/08/2010 07:47:26 AM
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I don't get your question/rant. Shouldn't you be happy the Sith are stronger? considering your name *NM*
11/08/2010 05:21:41 PM
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I have a feeling people have said this, but I'm too tired to look.
12/08/2010 03:23:23 AM
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They aren't. How many times have they actually done things?
12/08/2010 07:51:23 AM
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What exactly are you focusing on?
12/08/2010 11:01:58 AM
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It doesn't matter.
12/08/2010 08:18:19 PM
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Re: It doesn't matter.
13/08/2010 12:22:12 AM
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That's all true, but my point is simply that the Jedi are in charge more often than the Sith.
13/08/2010 01:12:38 AM
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Because they're more powerful
12/08/2010 10:59:45 AM
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Force lightning didn't age him.
12/08/2010 06:50:44 PM
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Re: Force lightning didn't age him.
12/08/2010 08:02:28 PM
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