God hates Star Trek, banking, and poker. I'm just trying to figure out how the 'jesusfreaks' in the trek community balance in their minds their religion, jobs and their hobbies. Star Trek, is a show about a God-less, money-less humanist view of the future. Our concept of 'god' has no place in Roddenberry's vision. I would take that even further, suggesting our waste of time and energy in religion holds us back from ever accomplishing the things seen in Star Trek. Poker, well, that's just a game based on taking money from someone. There's no way to balance the ideals of Christianity and playing poker. That's why Islam forbids gambling, it's goes against the nature of god. Islam also forbids lending money at interest, since it's usury. I'm no Muslim, in fact I would make a terrible one. But I'm pretty sure Jesus would hate banks too. The only time you see him angry in the Bible is when he went apeshit on the money-changers in front of the temple. Like all religions, most of their ideas about how to treat each other are pretty solid (unless you're a homosexual). But if you're a Christian, working at a bank, playing poker and Trek in your spare time I don't understand how you can't see the conflict of interest.
Good Card: Baraka
Why: I forgot another random quote of mine when I came across this ship. When I play DS9 with Region: Bajor System space missions I usually stock this ship. I only need one range and this ship only cost two. So I'll go for the Turn 2 attempt on the Baraka yelling, "I'm on a boat! Everybody look at me." (If you've seen the SNL skit you'll laugh. If not, you'll just stare at me strangely, like most people do) There's nothing more absurd flying the Baraka with 15 personnel aboard. If that's not enough reasons for you, it has the same name as a Mortal Kombat character. What else do you want?
Bad Card: B'tanay
Why: I get it, it's does the opposite of what Bajorans normally do. Sack your whole discard pile for a ship that doesn't have the normal crap stats of a regular Bajoran ship. I don't see a reason why I want to pay 7 counters for a 9-9-9 ship. I'm Bajoran, I probably don't need more range. The extra weapons and shields aren't going to do me much good. Bajorans are all about combat, not engagements. On top of that, it's a pain in the ass to staff. Even with all the new Bajoran love in the last set, this ship still serves no purpose.
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Today's Pic: Everytime I see an iPad commercial I have to explain to whoever is in the room how Star Trek invented everything. Cell Phones, laptops, iPads, kissing black girls....
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