These episodes are underrated. People need to realize that war isn’t just firefights and guns blazing all the time. The politics are just as important to a war, if not more.
To me it's the main subject of the prequels and clone wars it's a story about how a republic turned into an empire, Vader was part of it but he wasn't the main case
So true. As much as I love Rex, Cody, and the clones and Jedi being badass, these Padmé and politics episodes and the Prequels have taught me more about politics more than my history classes have for years.
_Not destroying what we hate, but saving what we love._ That quote actually sums up a lot of the thematics in Star Wars. It is basically Padme's and Satine's political philosophy in a nutshell. Anakin ended up in misery after striking Dooku and Mace down in revenge. Luke defeated the Emperor's plans by throwing his lightsaber away and saving the father what he loved, instead of destroying the Vader that he hated. Vader defeated the Emperor by saving what he loved. And Rey defeated the Emperor by doing a kamehamehaa on his face with extra VFX... _Wait? What?_ ... TROS should have been about Rey and Ben... Why make it more complicated by introducing a Hux 2.0, Final Order and Palpatine in the final movie? _Fuck TROS man..._
DO NOT, and i repeat DO NOT bastardize this scene by paraphrasing that shit stain of a movie... This writting actually is consistent with who Padme was and what she believed in, and has sense- Rose has none... And neither does whole Sequel trilogy
@@heretyk_1337 Well, ignoring the fact that I'm one of the few people who likes TLJ (but is fully ok with admitting it's an objectively bad movie), I think the quote better fits Padmé and other scenes like this. Rose was undeserving of such a beautiful line, especially after she butchered its meaning, so I just figured it would be more appropriate to give the line back to something better.
@@arnavbhattacharjee2035 Possibly. I have to admit, i have bit of a predujice against that movie- especially, when we consider her previous statements- such as when she told she`d gladly destroy the city full of war profiteers, only to later say, she`d rather save what she loves... So either she is crazy, or has split personalities, or i am. And also i don`t think it fully fits Padme... Maybe i look too much into this, but: She was willing to fight for what she loved... There was no hate, that is ture, but she was a true mother- bear- both when it came to fighting for her family(or whatever you`d call her relationship with people, like her aids... that came out wrong- her servants, Anakin, Obi Wan etc.) and for her people- as a Queen she was loved for her dedication to her people. And mother bear is willing to rip enemy to shredds, to save her cubs. Padme went herself to her pallace, risking greatly, to take enemy on from up close, and had no problems with fighting her way in, and even sacrificing some people(Gungans, her own soldiers- those were willing, but still that sounds more like someone, who understands necessetiy) for Greater Good... Rose was just crybaby with tazer, and mood swings- i don`t know how to put it better: i just feel that giving Padme Rose`s lines, is like someone just forced my foot into ill fitted shoe- hope you`ll get my meaning
I wonder if Palpatine ever was wary of,Padme for political reasons. If the war ended and he had no choice but to forgo his emergency powers I feel Padme would have a legit chance to be the next Chancellor. She is grassroots she was loved and had many allies.
I love how everybody criticised episode 1 for including too much political bullshit that ended up being totally boring and dragging the movie down, and then a freaking kids show comes along, making an entire two-parter centred almost entirely around politics and not only makes those episodes interesting, but actually some of my favourites in the entire series.
There's two simple reasons for that: writing and direction. The whole thing is presented here at a far more satisfying pace, and the actual writing and dialogue is much better too.
Episode 1 is a bad movie and the good ideas it had were wasted with bad writing and awful acting and directing. When people say they love the prequels., we mean 2, 3 and the Clone Wars.
too bad, but her daughter became even more influential than her mother ever accomplished, starting from Imperial Senator from Alderaan to one of the Key leader of the Alliance to Restored Republic to Chief of States of the New Republic and later on in her life became Jedi Knight of the New Jedi Order (THIS IS FROM EU)
Unfortunately Onaconda Farr’s death sealed the deal. After he was murdered by someone who served the Republic, the senate had no choice but to want more troops for protection.
+Ocelotl Chimalpahin Because they thought people wanted more pew and pew and lightsaber fights. Like the whole first scene to free Palpatine in Ep.3. Did it really need to be that fucking long?
Ironically, she inadvertently causes the battle of Umbarra with this speech. The chronological sequel to this episode are the senate murders, where Senator Deechi is murdered in cold blood by one of the senate aids to Padme’s political allies.
She never managed to defeat him for good, but she managed to hold his advance of darkness back just a little longer, and she planted the seeds for so much to come that would eventually overthrow Palpatine. The formation of the Rebellion, Anakin's redemption-it can all be traced back to her, in some way, shape, or form.
In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society.
I love this scene in particular, because it represents so much of what was missing from the Prequels. One of my biggest overall complaints with the trilogy is that the Clone Wars never seemed to have any real consequnces on the average citizen of the galaxy. Scenes like this not only illustrate how the war ruined countless, innocent lives, but also adds serious gravity to the eventual cause of the Rebel Alliance when those same people are under the Empire's heel. This scene adds so much to Padme's character, and it's a damn shame that we see nothing of the sort through her role in the films. I know, it's great that it exists in some medium, but it's a real shame that if you're essentially forced into a "summer reading" viewing of the Clone Wars series to pick up the slack of three feature films.
The thing is that the universe of the Prequels is so vast that you could make an own Saga based solely in the Prequel era. The future of Star Wars is on TV, as showcased by the Clone Wars and Rebels.
Do you know what bothers me? Despite everything she did, whatever she could to protect democracy from crumbling within her government, it was all a waste, and for the next 23 years after the Clone Wars, the Republic would become the very thing Padme feared it would become. *That* bothers me..
Yeahh it is sad. The secret plot behind the clone wars was bigger than everyone, even Padme. If only they knew that this victory would only be shortlived compared to what was to come.
You know alot of moments in clone wars cartoon end up being pointless Alot of struggles and suffering To achieve nothing, Clone wars is a Very depressing "kids" show.
If the Empire and Darth Vader arose earlier Padme might never have had children or if Vader was to rise after, the children wouldn't have been able to be hidden away (presuming house arrest)
Unfortunately he kinda was against her on this. Anakin doesn’t usually say much about politics, but in the first episode of this arc he showed that he had a very simple understanding of it. Basically “Republic good separatists bad must beat separatists”. He was upset with the measures Padme was taking to try and get peace. He probably would be happy that she was doing well, though.
Apparently, Palpatine was no match for Padme. If she did not die after giving birth, Palpatine would be far far from being emperor as long as she breaths.
If Padme lived after giving birth to Luke and Leia, she would have a vendetta against Palpatine both personal and political. Political in the sense of destroying the very Republic she swore to protect and represent, and personal in the sense that Palpatine turned Anakin to the dark side.
She couldn't have done anything to prevent the Empire, Palpatine was named emperor when she was still in the Senate. I would believe that, after all that happened, she would have been the first along with Bail organa and her contacts in the Separatist systems to form the first Rebel Alliance. Between the members of the Republic that didn't want Palpatine in power and the members of the Separatist senate, they could have created a new army that didn't have anything to do with Dooku, the Trade federation and such.
@@alejandroyava I think that Palpatine knew that which is why he was likely pleased when he learned that she died due to "having lost the will to live" and in fact, he probably killed Padme somehow as no one dies just from losing the will to live, they have to actually make the effort to kill themselves somehow. Padme wasn't selfish and wouldn't have done either act despite her heartbreak, she would've lived for her and Anakin's kids, to get revenge on Palpatine and to help free the galaxy from him.
@@ianfink5744 Bernie owns 3 homes. He isn’t on your side he’s only pretending to be to deepen his pockets. Bernie would never be half the senator Padme is.
@@Darthdesmond Senators have to own at least 2 homes as they travel to and from their home states and DC. And Bernie is one of the least wealthy members of the senate. I think you've failed to understand that this whole episode is a direct criticism of the United State's military spending, something Bernie has been talking about since the 90's.
For some reason, I just wanted to acknowledge how we always talk and argue about Star Wars in terms of the Saber dueling and the fights between the Republic and the Separatist and the various characters etc. but you never really bother about how Star Wars is like real life with governments and laws and terrorist acts. Major difference is that they're multiple planets and world's but it's the same in terms of governing a society and keeping laws intact. So, aside from the actual Star Wars and the different species of aliens, it's like a microcosm of the real world. The Senate are like various types of Governments. Well, it's like something of the real world....
She is more like a libertarian if you actually look into what she expresses as her beliefs. Decentralized power, free trade, individual liberty, not silencing dissenting opinions, etc.
@@Woodesies You do know that theres all kind of right wingers just like there are all kind of left wingers right? Libertarians are different from conservatives who are different from fascists. Really the only common factor in the right wing is that theres a notion that the individual holds more importance than the group, and even then this definition could be questionable Not all right wingers are 100% opposed to social policies just like not all lefties are 100% pro gun control. Thats not how real life works, peoples have nuanced opinions
@@Woodesies « All right wingers are evil peoples » Yeah okay. I’m evil because you say so. Lets start dehumanizing roughly half of most countries populations.
@@KalashVodka175 Yeah I agree, that was an incredibly dumb comment and people like him are part of the problem. However, I'd like to point out these unnecessary wasteful wars that serve no purpose other than to enrich corporations isn't a "right wing" or "left wing" issue. It's an issue with elites on MSM propagating this nonsense, whether it be neo-cons on Fox or neo-liberals on CNN. They use these terms "liberal" and "conservative" to divide and conquer the common people. They use our tribal nature against us. Almost every U.S. polling shows that the overwhelming majority of people do not support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or in the Middle East in general. Their reasons may differ, but the bottom line is the people don't want it, republican or democrat.
A very good speech on government spending, not just in Star Wars but also for real life. And a phenomenal score to accompany it. One of the best episodes of The Clone Wars.
It’s because unlike today, people don’t believe only what they want to believe. They’re willing to adjust their opinions based on new information, and come up with their own conclusions.
I feel like it’s a sassy but sincere acknowledgement. “You just prevented the bill that would make me rich so… screw you. But at the same time that speech was hella good so I’m gonna clap a little.”
Didn't Anakin sort of know about that? He mentioned Krell to Ahsoka in the episode where the Jedi Temple got bombed. So I think they do know about that, but didn't take much action since Krell's already dead.
@@jenyumusic Well of course Anakin knew and probably told padme. Becouse he was the general of the 501. He was only replaced by krell for a short time.
@@kungolaf4499 She is more like a libertarian if you actually look into what she expresses as her beliefs. Decentralized power, free trade, individual liberty, not silencing dissenting opinions, etc. Nothing like Hernie Danders and his friends. All political parties are off base.
@@kennethjnilsson6418 It is *extremely* apparent that the pasifist world of Naboo is a political parrallel to Sweden of the Cold War. Sweden condemned both the Soviet supression in the East Block (Checkoslovakia) as well as American intervention in countries like Vietnam. They would use resources to arrange peace talks with Vietcong and US for three years before the war started. And when US told Sweden to "mind its own business" Sweden actually sent humanitarian help (doctors, hospitals) to Vietcong. In the episodes with Lotta, Padme is very worried how the investments in the military industrial complex cripple the infrastucture of the normal people (food, water, electricity) and always opposed more investments into the war (US has a ridiculously high military budget yet alarmingly mediocre infrastructure for a Western Country) Social Democrats also have a long history of anti-military industrial complex, neutrality and pasifism - as well as loyalty to higher moral fidelity instead of super power blocks or war. The show never really adressed free trade, except when it was done by a neutral side selling arms and granting loans to both sides - aching to today's Arab Emirates - an US ally mind you. But adding unto that real world contex, social democrazies of the world are extremely pro free trade if its done responsibly and ecologically. Sweden even has more millionaires per capita than America. Looking at the American political stratosphere reveals a very narrow outlook into Padme's political beliefs and the allegories George was going for. It is good to remember that Lucas like to talk about "The American Empire" a lot as well as he admitted that Palpatine's speech was influenced by Bush's Patriot Act speech.
@@kungolaf4499 I think you are inserting a little too much of Sweden into your explanation, but the real reason Sweden was only able to remain neutral was because they sold ore to Germany. Either way, neutrality in World War 2 isn't really a good thing. And Naboo wasn't exactly pacifist. They supported and took part in the clone wars and also fought off the trade federation. If you understand libertarian points of view I think you would realize that libertarians are in favor of decreasing military spending, decentralization of power, against the patriot act, and anti-war more largely. I think you believe I'm saying she would be a republican, which I'm not saying anything like that. I think Star Wars in general is a pacifist, anti authoritarian story. In the context of the original trillogy, which most of it was centered around the Vietnam war, the Vietnam war was started by democratic presidents and ended by Nixon. That is why george lucas wasn't being overtly political, more just anti-authoritarian. The US military spending is normally around 16 to 18 percent of its total spending. I agree that is still too much, but when taking into consideration that the US basically provides for the protection of almost the entire free world it makes sense. I believe the US shouldn't have military bases in other countries. Let the world defend itself. I agree the Sweden is a great example of free enterprise. That is why they have a high standard of living. My basic point is this, social democrats and libertarians share their point of view on social issues such as pacifism, anti MIC, and neutrality. Where they differ is in the question of size and scope of government. What are the governments limits? Power centralized in the hands of anyone is a mistake.
Seeing how some people in the government are handling a deadly pandemic that’s already killed more than 300000 Americans, this style of politics shown in Star Wars that care about the people is even more relevant
"Tekla Mino. Tekla is one of my aids. Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, Tekla lives in a district that rarely has electricity and running water, as a result of the war. Her children can now only bathe every two weeks, and they have no light in which to read or study at night. The Republic has always funded these basic services. But now, there are those who would divert the money to the war, with no thought for what the people need to survive. If not for people like Tekla and her children, who are we fighting for? My people. Your people. All of our people. This war is meant to save them from suffering, not increase it. I support our brave soldiers, whether they come from the clone factories, or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic. But if we continue to impoverish our people, it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, but in our own homes. Therefore, it is our duty, and our responsibility, to preserve the lives of those around us, by defeating this bill!" -Padme Amidala, in her speech to the Republic Senate.
Palps had his work cut out for him in dismantling the Senate. Bail nearly got elected Chancellor, Mon Mothma later headed the Rebellion, and Padme is a full firebrand.
Harleen Quinzel Yes one of my faves is with them in Hostage Crisis and they have a moment to themselves and Anakin gives Padme his lightsaber and they kiss. I love that scene and I don't think it's on YT yet, I would love to re-watch it without having to watch the entire episode:) Thank you so much for doing this! :D
Teckla Minnau. Teckla is one of my aides. Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, Teckla lives in a district that rarely has electricity and running water as a result of the war. Her children can now only bathe every two weeks, and they have no light in which to read or study at night. The Republic has always funded these basic services, but now, there are those who would divert the money to the war, with no thought for what the people need to survive!!! If not for people like Teckla and her children, who are we fighting for??? My people, your people, ALL of our people!!! This war is meant to save them from suffering, not increase it. I support our brave soldiers, whether they come from the clone factories, or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic, but if we continue to impoverish our people, it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, but in our own homes!!! Therefore, it is our duty and our responsibility to preserve the lives of those around us BY DEFEATING THIS BILL!!!
At a time when infrastructure in the US is falling behind, healthcare and quality education is out of reach for many, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars becoming increasingly unpopular, and Padme is the embodiment of the left, wanting to end or scale back military involvement abroad, and spending more at home on healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
This is why we need to elect our vets; they’re the only ones who know how terrifying war truly is. Our military is starting to turn into a tool used for political gain instead of a global force for good. The only way we can change that is by putting it under the control of people who understand the responsibility of being Commander in Chief.
I spoke to the voice actress of Padme, Catherine Taber, about this exact scene. She actually wrote her own dialog for it and ran it past Filoni and he accepted it. I am so glad he did as it shows how passionate Padme was for the people and how hard she wanted to fight to end suffering.
Has anyone noticed that Padme seems to be the only senator that could challenge Palpatine in politics? Her intuition seems to rival Palpatine and been to only one who could see through most of the schemes.
Not only that, possibly that's the reason why Palpatine wanted her gone, but yet Palpatine sees her as a tool, a key that it would lead to Anakin's downfall to the Dark Side.
That speech among other things is perhaps sadly what sealed her fate at the end of the Clone Wars. The people loved her and Palpatine couldn't afford to have some one like her around acting as a constant thorn in his side. Thats why I support the theory that Palpatine actually drained the life from her to save Annakin.
But at the same time her naive idealism has also greatly benefited Palpatine, like allowing incompetent Jar Jar to grant him more power and helping Rush Clovis take over the banking clan and put the banks in Palpatine's pocket.
@@saljpal3 but that naivety would have defiantly wavered with time but the idealism would have not and rebellious are won by convincing words and bullets
0:18 The whole chamber went quiet and all eyes were on her. And suddenly, she wasn't afraid. 0:28 She spoke for the people. She had no mask and no strategy. All she did was speak from her heart. 1:59 When she finished, there was a moment of silence and then cheers. She could feel the change in the room. She could feel every one of them of the people back home. She felt the Republic and its strength. She felt it take one step back from the brink. The bill was defeated. She knew even before the vote was counted. The Senate showed itself to be more concerned about the people of the Republic than its own coffers. This is why she was there. This is how things were suppose to be. And this is why she believed in the Republic. It is not without corruption. It is not without darkness. But there is good at its core. And just because something good has darkness in it doesn't mean you abandon it. Just because there is darkness in something does not mean you do not love it. You show it love, you show it light, and you hope it chooses the light.
Episodes like this shows how great Star Wars can be without guns, lightsabers, and war. TCW gives this to the prequels and the other two eras. It’s a shame we didn’t see her in live action like this but either way it shows us that a voice is louder and more powerful than actions. The prequels were alright but this show makes it more understandable while giving depth and emotion. Padme may have been just a another senator to some but this speech is what gives her respect and power in the senate. I love this episode bc as powerful as palpatine was in the force, manipulating the senate and Jedi order, and the secret leader of the separatists he knew she had delayed his plan with powerful words that he didn’t expect. I think this shows that the senate was more powerful than him and may even could’ve stopped or foiled his ultimate plan. He had to abide by its rules until it was time to commence with order 66 at the right time.
Imagine how much stuff Padme could have changed if she ever managed to become chancellor had anakin helped finish off Palpatine "and you and I can rule the galaxy! make things the way we want them to be!"
"A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom." -Martin Luther King Jr.
I always dismiss the people who say the politics of the prequels are boring or too confusing. It's a wonderful part of world building and I enjoy it. Hell if they made a star wars movie or tv show purely based on the political intrigue of the republic or empire or whatever, I would watch it eagerly. Politics can actually be interesting. The Clone Wars did it wonderfully showing not just the fighting of the war but the war within the Senate too.
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These episodes are underrated. People need to realize that war isn’t just firefights and guns blazing all the time. The politics are just as important to a war, if not more.
True! Too bad the sequel trilogy doesn’t seem to understand that much. No offense.
To me it's the main subject of the prequels and clone wars it's a story about how a republic turned into an empire, Vader was part of it but he wasn't the main case
@@alexeiharp7676 word
So true. As much as I love Rex, Cody, and the clones and Jedi being badass, these Padmé and politics episodes and the Prequels have taught me more about politics more than my history classes have for years.
Story to a war is important in everything
So this is how democracy thrives...
...with thunderous words to save what we love.
_Not destroying what we hate, but saving what we love._
That quote actually sums up a lot of the thematics in Star Wars. It is basically Padme's and Satine's political philosophy in a nutshell. Anakin ended up in misery after striking Dooku and Mace down in revenge. Luke defeated the Emperor's plans by throwing his lightsaber away and saving the father what he loved, instead of destroying the Vader that he hated. Vader defeated the Emperor by saving what he loved.
And Rey defeated the Emperor by doing a kamehamehaa on his face with extra VFX... _Wait? What?_ ... TROS should have been about Rey and Ben... Why make it more complicated by introducing a Hux 2.0, Final Order and Palpatine in the final movie?
_Fuck TROS man..._
@@kungolaf4499 Damn straight. TROS ruined EVERYTHING.
DO NOT, and i repeat DO NOT bastardize this scene by paraphrasing that shit stain of a movie...
This writting actually is consistent with who Padme was and what she believed in, and has sense- Rose has none... And neither does whole Sequel trilogy
@@heretyk_1337 Well, ignoring the fact that I'm one of the few people who likes TLJ (but is fully ok with admitting it's an objectively bad movie), I think the quote better fits Padmé and other scenes like this. Rose was undeserving of such a beautiful line, especially after she butchered its meaning, so I just figured it would be more appropriate to give the line back to something better.
@@arnavbhattacharjee2035 Possibly. I have to admit, i have bit of a predujice against that movie- especially, when we consider her previous statements- such as when she told she`d gladly destroy the city full of war profiteers, only to later say, she`d rather save what she loves...
So either she is crazy, or has split personalities, or i am. And also i don`t think it fully fits Padme... Maybe i look too much into this, but:
She was willing to fight for what she loved... There was no hate, that is ture, but she was a true mother- bear- both when it came to fighting for her family(or whatever you`d call her relationship with people, like her aids... that came out wrong- her servants, Anakin, Obi Wan etc.) and for her people- as a Queen she was loved for her dedication to her people. And mother bear is willing to rip enemy to shredds, to save her cubs. Padme went herself to her pallace, risking greatly, to take enemy on from up close, and had no problems with fighting her way in, and even sacrificing some people(Gungans, her own soldiers- those were willing, but still that sounds more like someone, who understands necessetiy) for Greater Good... Rose was just crybaby with tazer, and mood swings- i don`t know how to put it better: i just feel that giving Padme Rose`s lines, is like someone just forced my foot into ill fitted shoe- hope you`ll get my meaning
I wonder if Palpatine ever was wary of,Padme for political reasons. If the war ended and he had no choice but to forgo his emergency powers I feel Padme would have a legit chance to be the next Chancellor. She is grassroots she was loved and had many allies.
I imagine so but the plan was to drag the war long enough till his office had full authority and the senate was nothing but a vanity body
why do you think he wanted her dead
her speech literally just reminded me of bernie sanders xD
Palpatine would have had her killed if she hadn't died naturally.
Well yeah he tried to have her killed many times
and then a season later Tekkla, who we now know has children, is coldly killed by a sniper.
David Day it was three seasons later
Rest In Peace ma’am.
I hate Embo
Philip Cao that was the only time I hated his character.
@@mcolottiboy well he is a bounty hunter after all
I love how everybody criticised episode 1 for including too much political bullshit that ended up being totally boring and dragging the movie down, and then a freaking kids show comes along, making an entire two-parter centred almost entirely around politics and not only makes those episodes interesting, but actually some of my favourites in the entire series.
+Hellothere Hopefully, we'll get this kind of political discussion and intrigue in Rogue One, when The Senate is starting to buckle.
There's two simple reasons for that: writing and direction.
The whole thing is presented here at a far more satisfying pace, and the actual writing and dialogue is much better too.
Hellothere _1 fuck you for hating George Lucas you fake fan
Episode 1 is a bad movie and the good ideas it had were wasted with bad writing and awful acting and directing.
When people say they love the prequels., we mean 2, 3 and the Clone Wars.
Freedom for None - Uroboro Djinn nope episode 1 is good 2 is trash
Padme for president.
😂😂
Finbar Brolly she would be a good pres if she was against Hillary
You kidding? She'd be dead in a week, if she even made it to office.
too bad, but her daughter became even more influential than her mother ever accomplished, starting from Imperial Senator from Alderaan to one of the Key leader of the Alliance to Restored Republic to Chief of States of the New Republic and later on in her life became Jedi Knight of the New Jedi Order (THIS IS FROM EU)
Praetor 98 her husband you don't wanna fuck around with. Unless of course you wanna get force choked.
For years I thought that was her hair... until that episode
What do you mean?
That thing on her head. That's a hat. I'm not talking about the metal parts, the whole thing is a hat.
Same
Yeah, it blew my mind. XD
Omg same!😂
Friendly reminder that, despite how powerful and well received this speech was, this bill still passed.
And that's some realism right there.
That or conscripting the population and most citizens were not loyal to the republic
Unfortunately Onaconda Farr’s death sealed the deal. After he was murdered by someone who served the Republic, the senate had no choice but to want more troops for protection.
Sidious always made sure his plans were backed in the senate
But not in this episode.
Padme's speech was pretty meh tbh
Now why wasn't this in the movies? The political scenes would've been more palpable.
***** well that goes without saying. He's so jolly!
+Ocelotl Chimalpahin Because they thought people wanted more pew and pew and lightsaber fights. Like the whole first scene to free Palpatine in Ep.3. Did it really need to be that fucking long?
Ocelotl Chimalpahin they are much better because the battles get a bit boring after a while (except duals)
Ocelotl Chimalpahin ikr
Hehe palpable
Star Wars's Big Boss: Padme Amidala.
Her speech makes sense: To make a better future, we must stop the warmongering.
+Fatih Meriç Özarslan Selfless, noble and kindhearted. That is why she my most favorite in the entire Star Wars series.
+Iago Luíz my favorite is tarkon tactical smart cold hearted experienced etc.
If only we had someone as pure as Padme in office...
Just with a rather different methodology....
Ironically, she inadvertently causes the battle of Umbarra with this speech. The chronological sequel to this episode are the senate murders, where Senator Deechi is murdered in cold blood by one of the senate aids to Padme’s political allies.
The fact that even the clones stop to watch Padme talk...
Padme singlehandedly set Palpatine back in his plan for the Clone Wars. I'm fucking impressed
And then Lola had to go and Murder two senators, which sealed the deal.
She never managed to defeat him for good, but she managed to hold his advance of darkness back just a little longer, and she planted the seeds for so much to come that would eventually overthrow Palpatine. The formation of the Rebellion, Anakin's redemption-it can all be traced back to her, in some way, shape, or form.
@@LordCommander-ui2fw That is straight facts
@@LordCommander-ui2fw This honestly is a beautiful way of looking at it.
In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society.
It's treason then..
Shut your fucking mouth, Sheev!!!!
Nah go and shock yourself you fucking nerf herder
Who are you, and what have you done with the Senate?
@@pietroflamarion9620 WWOOOAAAHHHH
Vote for my grandmother as the supreme chancellor of the galactic republic.
Wow you must really want likes.
Nah sequels suck
I feel like Padme would very much despise you
@Apple Sundae That bar is a pretty low one to meet.
@@quinten2529 hey cmon, give it up to adam driver, i dont really like the sequels but he made it somewhat bearable to watch
I love this scene in particular, because it represents so much of what was missing from the Prequels. One of my biggest overall complaints with the trilogy is that the Clone Wars never seemed to have any real consequnces on the average citizen of the galaxy. Scenes like this not only illustrate how the war ruined countless, innocent lives, but also adds serious gravity to the eventual cause of the Rebel Alliance when those same people are under the Empire's heel.
This scene adds so much to Padme's character, and it's a damn shame that we see nothing of the sort through her role in the films. I know, it's great that it exists in some medium, but it's a real shame that if you're essentially forced into a "summer reading" viewing of the Clone Wars series to pick up the slack of three feature films.
Austin Orozco I agree and how actor portray character from Star Wars is awful in the movies
The thing is that the universe of the Prequels is so vast that you could make an own Saga based solely in the Prequel era. The future of Star Wars is on TV, as showcased by the Clone Wars and Rebels.
I love how excited chuuchi is at 2:04
And uncle Ono was so proud :'(
She killed Ono, right?
@@stephenking5852 no it was Lolo if I'm not mistaken
@@stephenking5852 the green chick next to Ono killed him
Even if Palme wasn’t married to Anakin, Palpatine would have had her removed in some other way
Too influential
She would have been the single most important person in the entire Rebellion.
@@acedelta12 when she dies the republic dies. She is the good soul of the republic. The rightful chancellor of the republic
Do you know what bothers me?
Despite everything she did, whatever she could to protect democracy from crumbling within her government, it was all a waste, and for the next 23 years after the Clone Wars, the Republic would become the very thing Padme feared it would become.
*That* bothers me..
Yeahh it is sad. The secret plot behind the clone wars was bigger than everyone, even Padme. If only they knew that this victory would only be shortlived compared to what was to come.
Paul Giordano And also that her hair isn’t real
You know alot of moments in clone wars cartoon end up being pointless
Alot of struggles and suffering
To achieve nothing,
Clone wars is a Very depressing "kids" show.
But it was her children who completed her legacy and defeated the empire.
If the Empire and Darth Vader arose earlier Padme might never have had children or if Vader was to rise after, the children wouldn't have been able to be hidden away (presuming house arrest)
This speech shows more of how a government can affect its citizens than the entirety of Rebels.
That's because that's show choose not to show how brutal they can be because it's a bigger kid show then this one
I really wanted to see Ani and his "that's my girl" look 😔
Unfortunately he kinda was against her on this. Anakin doesn’t usually say much about politics, but in the first episode of this arc he showed that he had a very simple understanding of it. Basically “Republic good separatists bad must beat separatists”. He was upset with the measures Padme was taking to try and get peace.
He probably would be happy that she was doing well, though.
@@prptheawesome4911 in comparison to padme anakin is like a dumb hulk who only knows how to cut things up😂😂😂
He leaves all the thinking to obiwan 😂😂😂
@@golden1_1dragon12 Poor Obi-Wan lol no doubt why he said that he's not too brave to the politics lmao
@@fa11endawn16 Anakin be like imma smash it😏
Kaminoan: **clap**
**clap**
*clap*
*clap*
Apparently, Palpatine was no match for Padme. If she did not die after giving birth, Palpatine would be far far from being emperor as long as she breaths.
MymemoriezZ ; and then what?
Unfortunately, he did become na emperor even b4 Padme died...
If Padme lived after giving birth to Luke and Leia, she would have a vendetta against Palpatine both personal and political. Political in the sense of destroying the very Republic she swore to protect and represent, and personal in the sense that Palpatine turned Anakin to the dark side.
She couldn't have done anything to prevent the Empire, Palpatine was named emperor when she was still in the Senate. I would believe that, after all that happened, she would have been the first along with Bail organa and her contacts in the Separatist systems to form the first Rebel Alliance. Between the members of the Republic that didn't want Palpatine in power and the members of the Separatist senate, they could have created a new army that didn't have anything to do with Dooku, the Trade federation and such.
@@alejandroyava I think that Palpatine knew that which is why he was likely pleased when he learned that she died due to "having lost the will to live" and in fact, he probably killed Padme somehow as no one dies just from losing the will to live, they have to actually make the effort to kill themselves somehow. Padme wasn't selfish and wouldn't have done either act despite her heartbreak, she would've lived for her and Anakin's kids, to get revenge on Palpatine and to help free the galaxy from him.
Sad that there are so few politicians like Padme in real life.
Catherine Taber would be such an influential politician in real life.
Bernie ?
@@ianfink5744 Fuck Bernie
@@ianfink5744 Bernie owns 3 homes. He isn’t on your side he’s only pretending to be to deepen his pockets. Bernie would never be half the senator Padme is.
@@Darthdesmond Senators have to own at least 2 homes as they travel to and from their home states and DC. And Bernie is one of the least wealthy members of the senate. I think you've failed to understand that this whole episode is a direct criticism of the United State's military spending, something Bernie has been talking about since the 90's.
THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE I LIKE THE POLITICAL SCENES BETTER
It's a pity Teckla Minue was killed on Scipio in season six (the lost missions) by a bounty hunter
1:47 I love seeing that spark in her eyes
I can't wait to see Padme again in the next season
This speech shows how much compassion Padme has for all regular citizens and how she greatly prefers peace instead of war. She is a true heart.
For some reason, I just wanted to acknowledge how we always talk and argue about Star Wars in terms of the Saber dueling and the fights between the Republic and the Separatist and the various characters etc. but you never really bother about how Star Wars is like real life with governments and laws and terrorist acts. Major difference is that they're multiple planets and world's but it's the same in terms of governing a society and keeping laws intact. So, aside from the actual Star Wars and the different species of aliens, it's like a microcosm of the real world. The Senate are like various types of Governments.
Well, it's like something of the real world....
like the United Nations?
Oh you're gonna hate how they butchered the history of the Republic in the Disney canon then.
She’s a proper lefty and I love it.
A lot of right wingers would support her too, it's not that simple
She is more like a libertarian if you actually look into what she expresses as her beliefs. Decentralized power, free trade, individual liberty, not silencing dissenting opinions, etc.
@@Woodesies
You do know that theres all kind of right wingers just like there are all kind of left wingers right?
Libertarians are different from conservatives who are different from fascists.
Really the only common factor in the right wing is that theres a notion that the individual holds more importance than the group, and even then this definition could be questionable
Not all right wingers are 100% opposed to social policies just like not all lefties are 100% pro gun control.
Thats not how real life works, peoples have nuanced opinions
@@Woodesies
« All right wingers are evil peoples »
Yeah okay. I’m evil because you say so.
Lets start dehumanizing roughly half of most countries populations.
@@KalashVodka175 Yeah I agree, that was an incredibly dumb comment and people like him are part of the problem. However, I'd like to point out these unnecessary wasteful wars that serve no purpose other than to enrich corporations isn't a "right wing" or "left wing" issue. It's an issue with elites on MSM propagating this nonsense, whether it be neo-cons on Fox or neo-liberals on CNN. They use these terms "liberal" and "conservative" to divide and conquer the common people. They use our tribal nature against us. Almost every U.S. polling shows that the overwhelming majority of people do not support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or in the Middle East in general. Their reasons may differ, but the bottom line is the people don't want it, republican or democrat.
I love how even the clones take notice of this speech.
A very good speech on government spending, not just in Star Wars but also for real life.
And a phenomenal score to accompany it.
One of the best episodes of The Clone Wars.
Im not liking how the War-Related Senators are clapping Slowly
There all war senators. Think of a senator not related war. A senator of finance, safety, wisdom, ect.
It’s because unlike today, people don’t believe only what they want to believe. They’re willing to adjust their opinions based on new information, and come up with their own conclusions.
It makes sense, since their clapping is polite rather than sincere, but yeah they should be clapping a LITTLE faster.
I feel like it’s a sassy but sincere acknowledgement. “You just prevented the bill that would make me rich so… screw you. But at the same time that speech was hella good so I’m gonna clap a little.”
@@prptheawesome4911 I’m pretty sure the bill ends up passing anyway.
I wonder how Padmé reacted to Pong Krell's clone fratricide on Umbara.
+Maxy Aedo that is an operation i don't think anyone outside the military will ever know.
Didn't Anakin sort of know about that? He mentioned Krell to Ahsoka in the episode where the Jedi Temple got bombed. So I think they do know about that, but didn't take much action since Krell's already dead.
I hope she never had to find out.
@@jenyumusic Well of course Anakin knew and probably told padme. Becouse he was the general of the 501. He was only replaced by krell for a short time.
It looks like they forgot their duty was to serve the people and not their ambitions
Kiveli Angelopoulou welcome to modern politics. Not even the most powerful person in the free world cares anymore.
That is every politician ever. The good among them are being thrown in prison or hurt horribly. Good people always suffer the most.
We need Padme in the US Senate.
Her policies are of that of a social democrat.
PADME FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
@@kungolaf4499 She is more like a libertarian if you actually look into what she expresses as her beliefs. Decentralized power, free trade, individual liberty, not silencing dissenting opinions, etc. Nothing like Hernie Danders and his friends. All political parties are off base.
@@kennethjnilsson6418 It is *extremely* apparent that the pasifist world of Naboo is a political parrallel to Sweden of the Cold War. Sweden condemned both the Soviet supression in the East Block (Checkoslovakia) as well as American intervention in countries like Vietnam. They would use resources to arrange peace talks with Vietcong and US for three years before the war started. And when US told Sweden to "mind its own business" Sweden actually sent humanitarian help (doctors, hospitals) to Vietcong.
In the episodes with Lotta, Padme is very worried how the investments in the military industrial complex cripple the infrastucture of the normal people (food, water, electricity) and always opposed more investments into the war (US has a ridiculously high military budget yet alarmingly mediocre infrastructure for a Western Country) Social Democrats also have a long history of anti-military industrial complex, neutrality and pasifism - as well as loyalty to higher moral fidelity instead of super power blocks or war.
The show never really adressed free trade, except when it was done by a neutral side selling arms and granting loans to both sides - aching to today's Arab Emirates - an US ally mind you. But adding unto that real world contex, social democrazies of the world are extremely pro free trade if its done responsibly and ecologically. Sweden even has more millionaires per capita than America.
Looking at the American political stratosphere reveals a very narrow outlook into Padme's political beliefs and the allegories George was going for. It is good to remember that Lucas like to talk about "The American Empire" a lot as well as he admitted that Palpatine's speech was influenced by Bush's Patriot Act speech.
@@kungolaf4499 I think you are inserting a little too much of Sweden into your explanation, but the real reason Sweden was only able to remain neutral was because they sold ore to Germany. Either way, neutrality in World War 2 isn't really a good thing. And Naboo wasn't exactly pacifist. They supported and took part in the clone wars and also fought off the trade federation.
If you understand libertarian points of view I think you would realize that libertarians are in favor of decreasing military spending, decentralization of power, against the patriot act, and anti-war more largely. I think you believe I'm saying she would be a republican, which I'm not saying anything like that. I think Star Wars in general is a pacifist, anti authoritarian story.
In the context of the original trillogy, which most of it was centered around the Vietnam war, the Vietnam war was started by democratic presidents and ended by Nixon. That is why george lucas wasn't being overtly political, more just anti-authoritarian.
The US military spending is normally around 16 to 18 percent of its total spending. I agree that is still too much, but when taking into consideration that the US basically provides for the protection of almost the entire free world it makes sense. I believe the US shouldn't have military bases in other countries. Let the world defend itself. I agree the Sweden is a great example of free enterprise. That is why they have a high standard of living.
My basic point is this, social democrats and libertarians share their point of view on social issues such as pacifism, anti MIC, and neutrality. Where they differ is in the question of size and scope of government. What are the governments limits? Power centralized in the hands of anyone is a mistake.
Seeing how some people in the government are handling a deadly pandemic that’s already killed more than 300000 Americans, this style of politics shown in Star Wars that care about the people is even more relevant
I love the details in clone wars because I mean look at the background of the scenes brilliant. For my opinion the best series ever made.
I wish Star Wars rebels could be like this, so we can see how the imperial senate works
Read Leia: Princess of Alderaan for that juicy Imperial Senate shit
Clone Wars is so much better than the prequels.
Edit: YES! Clone Wars came back, and Mandalorian S1/S2 both awesome!!
it redeemed the prequel characters by giving them character development.
The Prequels gave us the CLONE WARS! Only true fans will understand the Prequels rather than bashing them like a total dick!
ToxicDubZ they brought us the clone wars
ToxicDubZ Oh HELL YEAH!!!!
Clone wars is part of the prequels
In some AU Star Wars, Padmé would definatelly be Chancellor and Anakin would be High Master along with Obiwan, Yoda and Windo.
I love this speech! It's so good I love that episode
Best goddamn speech.
Compassion mixed with passion in Padme’s beautiful speech. Powerful to listen to ❤
Such a good speech even her opponents are giving her begrudging applause.
Padme: By the people with the people for the people! MERICA!
Lol. Maybe 3 years ago. Buy the people with the money for big businesses.
"Tekla Mino. Tekla is one of my aids. Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, Tekla lives in a district that rarely has electricity and running water, as a result of the war. Her children can now only bathe every two weeks, and they have no light in which to read or study at night. The Republic has always funded these basic services. But now, there are those who would divert the money to the war, with no thought for what the people need to survive. If not for people like Tekla and her children, who are we fighting for? My people. Your people. All of our people. This war is meant to save them from suffering, not increase it. I support our brave soldiers, whether they come from the clone factories, or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic. But if we continue to impoverish our people, it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, but in our own homes. Therefore, it is our duty, and our responsibility, to preserve the lives of those around us, by defeating this bill!"
-Padme Amidala, in her speech to the Republic Senate.
love this speech so much
Teresa Tsz Ki Chow it makes so much sense
Palps had his work cut out for him in dismantling the Senate. Bail nearly got elected Chancellor, Mon Mothma later headed the Rebellion, and Padme is a full firebrand.
This was by far the most riveting words I've ever heard. Its a shame people these days can't take it to heart because they're only out for themselves.
The scenes in the senate are among my favorite in the prequels and in the clone wars. And those in the office of the chancellor.
seriously, the episodes focussing on the senate and the debates are really good
I would loveeee to see more Anakin/Padme scenes! Could you possibly post more of them? Please:D
+anakinspadme Of course, do you wish to see any specific scene with them? :-)
Harleen Quinzel Yes one of my faves is with them in Hostage Crisis and they have a moment to themselves and Anakin gives Padme his lightsaber and they kiss. I love that scene and I don't think it's on YT yet, I would love to re-watch it without having to watch the entire episode:) Thank you so much for doing this! :D
+anakinspadme when you said "anakin gives his lightsaber to padme" i was thinking : Anakin gives his "LIGHTSABER" to padme
Citrusbird386 Hahaha omg I didn't notice that at first xD Well, we all know that Anakin does indeed give his "lightsaber" to Padme ;P
+anakinspadme Kinky.
You go, girl!
1:28 These Clone are like #PadmeForChancellor this girl cares about us
rip Padmé Amidala. Clone Wars for sure makes you feel WAY more emotional for the death of the prequel characters
2:00 So this is how liberty continues to live.
With thunderous applause.
Teckla Minnau.
Teckla is one of my aides. Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, Teckla lives in a district that rarely has electricity and running water as a result of the war. Her children can now only bathe every two weeks, and they have no light in which to read or study at night. The Republic has always funded these basic services, but now, there are those who would divert the money to the war, with no thought for what the people need to survive!!! If not for people like Teckla and her children, who are we fighting for??? My people, your people, ALL of our people!!! This war is meant to save them from suffering, not increase it. I support our brave soldiers, whether they come from the clone factories, or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic, but if we continue to impoverish our people, it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, but in our own homes!!! Therefore, it is our duty and our responsibility to preserve the lives of those around us BY DEFEATING THIS BILL!!!
Padme does have a way with words. It's unfortunate that she died. She would've been a great chancellor, if it wasn't for Sidious.
She wouldn’t have been chancellor.
Holy fuck is that speech ever amazing. It really gets you in the feels
As soon as Padme was like "I will speak on his behalf" IMMEDIATE THUNDER FROM OUTSIDE🤣🤣
This is the best speech ever in the clone wars series!!!!!!!!
probably the best speech in the prequels
My cousin said he doesn’t like the Clone Wars, he said “tHe pOLitiCs mAKEs iT sOOooO bOrinG!”
The political scenes in TCW were pretty good compared to those of the films
He is not wrong
Having a bit of politics adds a bit of realism too, a war isn’t just unstructured fighting
Wow, such a good speech and an amazing scene.
1:50 looks like Dutchess Satine behind Padme on the right side of the screen
Yo this is scary relevant in united states....more funding for the military and less for the people.
At a time when infrastructure in the US is falling behind, healthcare and quality education is out of reach for many, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars becoming increasingly unpopular, and Padme is the embodiment of the left, wanting to end or scale back military involvement abroad, and spending more at home on healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
This is why we need to elect our vets; they’re the only ones who know how terrifying war truly is. Our military is starting to turn into a tool used for political gain instead of a global force for good. The only way we can change that is by putting it under the control of people who understand the responsibility of being Commander in Chief.
Unfortunately, even the veterans we do have in congress are often war hungry monsters.
Guns vs. butter.
Yeah but apparently giving money to illegals and destroying the 2nd Amendment is a good idea
Wait.
I’ve had a revelation.
I know when Palpatine thought of, “I *AM* the Senate!”
It’s when Padme pulled a UNLIMITED POWER on him!
If only politicians in real life have this kind of courage.
Peep Satine @1:52
I spoke to the voice actress of Padme, Catherine Taber, about this exact scene. She actually wrote her own dialog for it and ran it past Filoni and he accepted it. I am so glad he did as it shows how passionate Padme was for the people and how hard she wanted to fight to end suffering.
I love that all these holograms in random city spots are just always tuned in to C-SPAN
And the bill gets passed, by the way.
The satisfaction that brought me of seeing that Kaminoan disgusted was beyond words
Padme is so underrated. I love her. She's one of my favourite characters
Has anyone noticed that Padme seems to be the only senator that could challenge Palpatine in politics? Her intuition seems to rival Palpatine and been to only one who could see through most of the schemes.
Not only that, possibly that's the reason why Palpatine wanted her gone, but yet Palpatine sees her as a tool, a key that it would lead to Anakin's downfall to the Dark Side.
I love this speech
That speech among other things is perhaps sadly what sealed her fate at the end of the Clone Wars. The people loved her and Palpatine couldn't afford to have some one like her around acting as a constant thorn in his side. Thats why I support the theory that Palpatine actually drained the life from her to save Annakin.
But at the same time her naive idealism has also greatly benefited Palpatine, like allowing incompetent Jar Jar to grant him more power and helping Rush Clovis take over the banking clan and put the banks in Palpatine's pocket.
@@saljpal3 but that naivety would have defiantly wavered with time but the idealism would have not and rebellious are won by convincing words and bullets
This is the best speech
Padme became a Martyr to the very cause she fought against...think on that
0:18 The whole chamber went quiet and all eyes were on her. And suddenly, she wasn't afraid.
0:28 She spoke for the people. She had no mask and no strategy. All she did was speak from her heart.
1:59 When she finished, there was a moment of silence and then cheers. She could feel the change in the room. She could feel every one of them of the people back home. She felt the Republic and its strength. She felt it take one step back from the brink. The bill was defeated. She knew even before the vote was counted. The Senate showed itself to be more concerned about the people of the Republic than its own coffers. This is why she was there. This is how things were suppose to be. And this is why she believed in the Republic. It is not without corruption. It is not without darkness. But there is good at its core. And just because something good has darkness in it doesn't mean you abandon it. Just because there is darkness in something does not mean you do not love it. You show it love, you show it light, and you hope it chooses the light.
We need politicians like Padme.
She's definitely to naive and idealistic.
@@saljpal3 what would you rather have politicians like palpatine?
@@shamrock141 No just politicians who aren't oblivious to the manipulation of others.
Those are some straight BARS 🔥
Episodes like this shows how great Star Wars can be without guns, lightsabers, and war. TCW gives this to the prequels and the other two eras. It’s a shame we didn’t see her in live action like this but either way it shows us that a voice is louder and more powerful than actions. The prequels were alright but this show makes it more understandable while giving depth and emotion. Padme may have been just a another senator to some but this speech is what gives her respect and power in the senate. I love this episode bc as powerful as palpatine was in the force, manipulating the senate and Jedi order, and the secret leader of the separatists he knew she had delayed his plan with powerful words that he didn’t expect. I think this shows that the senate was more powerful than him and may even could’ve stopped or foiled his ultimate plan. He had to abide by its rules until it was time to commence with order 66 at the right time.
*She's amazing as always. That's why I always lose the arguments*
This is a great addition to Padme's character not just as a fighter but as a politician
Imagine how much stuff Padme could have changed if she ever managed to become chancellor had anakin helped finish off Palpatine
"and you and I can rule the galaxy! make things the way we want them to be!"
I love the way Senator Deechi and Senator Burtoni clap
(Blasts Fifth Harmony's "That's My Girl" at full volume)
"A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom." -Martin Luther King Jr.
1:28 I wonder what the clones were thinking when watching Amidala's speech?
Catherine Taber crushed this. She completely utterly crushed this, didn’t she?
Teckla is actually one of padme’s former handmaidens from when she was queen, she moved to Courascant after her reign ended
Wish we had politicians like her in real life.
Me too
Bernie 🙄
There are, Unfortunately they dont live very long becuase the corrupt goverments get rid of them.
"Isn't it remarkable that one can have all the power in the galaxy, and yet the words of a single senator can sway the thoughts of millions?"
We need a president like Padmé who else agrees?
no boyo I don’t want a president that dies of sadness
Anakin was wise to choose her. She is one in a million.
This is the Padmé Amidala we deserved.
This is my favorite episode of the first 4 seasons
This is a good example of how politics uses funding during war times.
"Isn't that remarkable? That one can have all the power in the galaxy, and the words of a single senator can sway the thoughts of millions"
I always dismiss the people who say the politics of the prequels are boring or too confusing. It's a wonderful part of world building and I enjoy it. Hell if they made a star wars movie or tv show purely based on the political intrigue of the republic or empire or whatever, I would watch it eagerly. Politics can actually be interesting. The Clone Wars did it wonderfully showing not just the fighting of the war but the war within the Senate too.
I can't believe tekla dies later in the series
Whatintheworld 156 by embo ?
Holy jesus, what a great speech.