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How the Breaking Bad finale lied to you (and why you were so easily fooled)
What better way to end the series by totally changing the "reality" primes and doing a 180% change in how Walt and Jessie view their lives and how they came to this end. This would be a way that Vince Gilligan could completely fool the viewers and it makes sense. As previously mentioned, Walt's journey from New Hampshire to New Mexico seemed like he was in a "dream state" and those individuals that he encountered were "somewhat different". What better way to end the series, then keeping the viewers guessing !!!— October 3, 2013 1:25 a.m.
How the Breaking Bad finale lied to you (and why you were so easily fooled)
Maybe your right that we are reading to much into what occurs in the final episode and that we should take it on it's "face value". However, maybe this was Vince Gilligan's attempt to make the situations that Walt finds himself in the final episode vague enough to allow us some speculation as to what actually occurred. Hopefully, Vince Gilligan will eventually let us all know !!!— October 2, 2013 2:51 p.m.
How the Breaking Bad finale lied to you (and why you were so easily fooled)
Obviously, we all believe that there was a more "psychological' aspect to the final episode and what occurred with Walt. I to had picked up on the Marty Robins song "El Paso", trying to remember the words and story to the song. I could be "reaching for straws" here, but I also thought that when Walt encountered the other individuals on his travel from New Hampshire to New Mexico, they all seemed slightly "different" in appearance. This was particularly true when he met up with Badger and Skinny Pete, along with his encounter with Skylar, who seemed much different then being only a year older. Additionally, the scene in which Marie is shown telephoning Skylar, she seemed almost unrecognizable. Finally, Jessie seemed to be different in some way also, as you see him driving off in the El Camino. Maybe we are all trying to read more into the final episode and Walt's demise, but I am sure that Vince Gilligan had that in mind when he wrote the final episode.— October 1, 2013 7:34 p.m.
How the Breaking Bad finale lied to you (and why you were so easily fooled)
Having just watched the encore of the final episode of Breaking Bad, although I don't totally agree with all of Sanford's conclusions, I do think that he might be on to something. If you watch the final episode with this in mind, it is clear that there are some unusual and unexplained situations that occur. It would be great if Vince Gilligan came out and said whether or not if Sanford's conclusions are any where close to being correct. At any event, the final episode was sort of a "let down" , as I thought there would be more involved with Walt taking care of his final business. Wished there was more. !!!— September 30, 2013 11:39 p.m.
Hotel owners behind police clashes with union give big to newly minted Democrat Fletcher
Do you mean former Mayor Jerry Sanders, who was a great Mayor during a time of crisis and uncertainty in the City of San Diego?— September 14, 2013 2:33 p.m.
Hotel owners behind police clashes with union give big to newly minted Democrat Fletcher
And what would call Bob Filner?— September 14, 2013 2:26 p.m.
Hotel owners behind police clashes with union give big to newly minted Democrat Fletcher
"The voters mandated a Very Liberal Democrat for Mayor" and look what they got. And more appropriately, they got what they deserved, an arrogant, unethical and immoral politician.— September 14, 2013 9:56 a.m.
San Diego County deputy said she got body-slammed
Why did the situation turn into a fight?, simply because the defendant was currently on probation for three other crimes, had an arrest warrant out for him, was a gang member and finally, was most likely under the influence of marijuana and possibly other drugs. Additionally, he probably believed that with only one female deputy present, he could easily subdue her. This is all speculation, as I do not have any personal knowledge or involvement in this case other than what I have read and previously seen on TV. My only connection to this case is that a similar situation happened to me over 33 years ago as a Public Safety Officer for a Northern California College, when I confronted a student under the influence of drugs/alcohol who was attempting to break into a dorm. I am pleased to hear that you are sincere about your questions and comments about this case. If you are truly interested in seeing what law enforcement officers are up against on a daily basis, I would recommend that you contact your local police/sheriff agency about going on a Ride-A-Long. Again, no personal stake other than defending law enforcement when appropriate, or being critical of them when necessary!!!— September 12, 2013 5:55 p.m.
San Diego County deputy said she got body-slammed
I meant to use the word "terse" not "curse" in my reply to your comment, but after thinking about your two previous comments I am not if you are really sincere in what you are saying or being very sarcastic? I hope it is the first.— September 11, 2013 1:52 p.m.
San Diego County deputy said she got body-slammed
I apologize for sounding a bit 'curse' in my previous response to your comment. I only felt that you did not truly understand the circumstances that the deputy found herself in when she confronted the 4 individuals in the laundry room. More than likely when she received the original call she was not told the number of individuals involved. If she did not call for back up when she first confronted the individuals, I am sure she did just prior to or just after the confrontation with Garcia. You would be surprise to learn that 'things' sometimes move very quickly when you confront a suspect and you are trying to restrain him/her. I hope that you have a better understanding and appreciation for what law enforcement officers are confronted with on a daily basis.— September 11, 2013 11:54 a.m.