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Haiti

posted 15 years ago by Doogiebee
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I hate to say this, but, the show continues to improve week after week. While Teddy's idea of philanthropy is naive and impractical, the character played by James Purefoy is irresistable and also charmingly naive.

I hope Teddy is astute enough to practice safe sex when fornicating with women in Nigeria and Haiti. He should use two in case the first one falls off.

Teddy should get a little more physical when confronting those who oppose him. If he were to kill a few degenerates, nobody would hold it against him.

I'm starting to really enjoy the show, although I still can't figure out what his partner and his goofy, expressionless wife add to the value of the show.

It's still a great deal more entertaining than the moronic so-called reality and various talent shows that are now a staple for television.

[–] cbrugette 15 years ago

Actually, I thought that the "Philip Maidstone" (Jesse L. Martin) character had a well presented sub-plot and back story in the last episode.

It was nice to see the show go off on a strong note with one of its best episodes. I found "Haiti" to be very much of an improvement over the "San Diego" and "Kashmir" episodes. Both were marred by trying so hard to be "feel good" episodes with conclusions that were too easy, too pat.

"San Diego" was especially a clunker being saddled with an awkwardly tacked-on sub-plot concerning Olivia. Even worse, was some silly running gag concerning vandalized rental cars and a not overly bright club owner fuming about Teddy sleeping with his girlfriend. In all it ended up being some bizarre bit of Frankenstein re-writing with parts of Dostoevsky and Ross Macdonald thrown in with a commentary on the Madoff scandal.

[–] silk47 15 years ago

What did you mean by that having safe sex with women in Nigeria and Haiti? He suppose to have safe sex period, doesn't matter where the women come from. He suppose to be careful that's all. He did have sex with the doctor in Myanmar and the wife of Finnish governor. I take offense cause I'm haitian. That part of remark is very racist and retarded. I don't know in what planet you live on. The only thing that I know is that you are very ignorant person, Doogiebee.

[–] rich834 15 years ago

I would say this is not a racist comment but rather one based on the percentage of adults with AIDS in the cited countries, but then again, we all see the world as we want to see it. This program is one of the best at opening eyes to the horrific conditions in many countries. Racism is only once issue depicted in the series. For the most part, it is the same race on race cruelty that is the most represented.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_HIV/AIDS_adult_prevalence_rate

[–] Doogiebee 15 years ago

It's comforting to see that, at least some people, like Rich834, do not see the world through rose-coloured glasses, but realistically assess the risk of Aids based on statistical data. That's not racism; it's realism and common sense.

I do take offense at being called "retarded"; political-correctness dictates we use other words to describe people who do not keep pace with their companions.

I live "on" the planet Earth; no one lives "in" a planet.

If the "only thing" you know is that I am a "very ignorant person", then you really don't know very much, n'est pas?

[–] silk47 15 years ago

Maybe I was so caught up that I did'nt not understand where you were coming from. I know those countries have the highest rate of people living with Aids. it just hurts and I know it's the reality. I'm sorry that I called those words I should've know better. I just got overhekmed that's and for that I'm sorry and I see the world exactly as you see it.

[–] Doogiebee 15 years ago

My dear Silk
NEVER APOLOGIZE...it's a sign of weakness. Even if you're wrong, try to make a strong counter-argument because nothing in this world is black or white, merely various shades of gray. While I am not a racist (and I'm no longer sure what that word means), I am certainly opinionated and enjoy a good debate. My comments are often deliberately provocative, and I never take offence when someone tries to insult me...I enjoy the challenge.

You're right...everyone should practice safe sex, because AIDS is not prejudiced; it's an equal-opportunity global disease.

God bless you for your sensitivity and your overwhelming emotional response.
And please continue to give your comments on the IMDB - your opinions are important.

[–] silk47 15 years ago

Thank you for those kind words. And you're right, myself I love a good debate. I'm not afraid to say that I'm wrong or right, you know. And don't worry I will continue to share my opinion, don't worry about that. I'm happy that we have that forum of discussion so I can debate with people like you that challenge me and help me think and look outside the box. Thank you Doogiebee. In my world, we would be very good friends 'cause I like people exactly like you.

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[–] silk47 14 years ago

Thank you for saying that. I have no problem admitting that I was wrong.

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[–] les_loupe 15 years ago

Yeah, teddy needs to learn to throw a good punch now and then. The only two of them I am not sold on is Lindy Booth and his bodyguard guy. Maybe it's his beard, don't like it

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[–] broadwaybabeforever 15 years ago

I don't think that they made a good choice in the wife of Philip. I would have loved to see someone with more enthusiasm with their role as a character on the show. Yes, Haiti was better I agree especially the twist in finding out that 'Philip' is from Haiti and was battling against his brother.

[–] Doogiebee 15 years ago

Are you bad-mouthing Neve Campbell? You had better watch out...there are fanatic admirers of Neeev out there who will want your head on a pike.

But you're absolutely right; she looks totally bored and appears to be suffering from chronic constipation. A sincere smile or a laugh once in a while would be helpful. Also, there doesn't appear to be any chemistry at all between her and her husband or Teddy.

Unless she's the world's most unresponsive actress, I would have to assume the director deliberately told her that her character must resemble a sexless, emotionally-void zombie who has lost the will to live.

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