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Post by crissie198334 on Jan 31, 2010 22:43:36 GMT -5
How can bill ask his son to leave with what he went through as a young boy? I think he is so wrong and threaten by his son. He was fine with everything or at least looked like he was going to be able to deal with things until he found out that Margene actually kissed Ben not the other way around. I am really upset with Bill and I felt so bad for Margene in the elephant suit. No wonder why she is confused. Look how she has to dress to see bill in public. I know Marge is wrong for kissing Ben but I can see why she is suffering.....
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Post by rhinestone_cowgirl on Jan 31, 2010 23:59:40 GMT -5
I think there is an overall theme creeping in this season, trying to show that Bill's small Church and family are really no different in their behaviour and attitudes to those on the compound, they think they are so different but in reality; they are one and the same...?
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Post by liz3564 on Feb 1, 2010 0:30:40 GMT -5
I think there is an overall theme creeping in this season, trying to show that Bill's small Church and family are really no different in their behaviour and attitudes to those on the compound, they think they are so different but in reality; they are one and the same...? This is EXACTLY the feeling I am getting from this as well. What really hit home was when Margene broke down on camera and said that her husband abandoned her, and that she was ashamed. The bottom line is..."plural marriage" is abandonment. That's all it was in early Church history, and that is all it could be in a modern era as well. (I'm LDS, by the way)
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Post by ameeramac on Feb 1, 2010 1:32:20 GMT -5
I totally agree. Hi guys, I just registered because I was dying to talk to someone about the new episode.
You see the parallel clearly in this new episode.
If Adaleen can marry JJ, why can't Ben be with Margene? Bill said there's no law against crazy, and there sure isn't~
We are seeing that there is not that much difference between Bill and Frank. Bill turned his back on Don and abandoned him just as he abandons Ben when he feels threaten, just as he abandons his wives over and over again.
As far as I'm concerned Bill has zero loyalies to anyone but his own self.
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Post by rhinestone_cowgirl on Feb 1, 2010 1:41:51 GMT -5
I wouldn't 100% agree about your view of plural marriage (although I do agree somewhat that the fundamentalist mormons having it as an actual pillar of the religion is going to lead only to trouble), liz as I know quite a few people happily in Plural marriage of various faiths and walks of life; but thats a whole other topic.
I agree though that Bill is clearly showing his true colours as a prize hypocrite and jerk; and I guess as the old adage goes 'you can take Bill out of the compound, but you can't take the compound out of Bill'.
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Post by BigLoveRocks! on Feb 1, 2010 1:48:26 GMT -5
Bill is DEFINITELY showing the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...
Frank would be proud!
What comes next? Bill tells Ben he's like a 3 legged dog trying to hump...He has the instinct but he doesn't quite know how to do it?
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Post by kambria on Feb 1, 2010 4:56:19 GMT -5
"...he's like a 3 legged dog trying to hump...He has the instinct but he doesn't quite know how to do it?"
LOL, bigloverocks! (i love that line). And yes, Bill is becoming Frank Jr.
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Post by BigLoveRocks! on Feb 1, 2010 15:31:28 GMT -5
btw WELCOME home ameeramac!!!
Yes Frank WOULD be proud of Bill, wouldn't he?
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Post by meadowlark on Feb 1, 2010 15:34:08 GMT -5
I have completely disliked Bill since the first episode, but I can't believe he has sunk this low! But as I've been saying since there was any hint at Ben liking Margie, "Thats why boys get kicked off the compound!"
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Post by rissmeek on Feb 1, 2010 15:34:09 GMT -5
Franks chest is going to burst with pride when he finds out Bill is following in his footsteps.
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Post by BigLoveRocks! on Feb 1, 2010 15:36:13 GMT -5
Perhaps that is what it will take for Bill to realize his mistake and fix it...
Frank is going to come along at some point when he hears the news and pat Bill on the back for throwing Benny out...Probably talk about him in some disgusting manner...That is when Bill will wake up and smell the shit....
Hopefully...
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Post by kira on Feb 1, 2010 19:26:53 GMT -5
You guys are right, Bill is becoming his Dad all over again by banishing Benny. At least Frank makes no bones about being selfish and using others (mainly his wives.) I find myself at least enjoying Frank's boorishness sometimes (he can be so funny!) but Bill is a prig. I am completely pissed at him (Bill) this season. This show keeps getting better!
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Post by JJ77 on Feb 1, 2010 20:08:38 GMT -5
I think I'm going to rename this episode "I Hate Bill" ... lol seriouslly, this has to be the climax of his jerk-ness right?
anywho...
I think the theme for this whole season is history repeating itsself as well.
Whether frank will be proud of him or not ? I doubt it. frank may be the epitome of $*&$%^E# (add any expletative you like there) but atleast he is upfront about the way he is. Atleast he doesnt try to mask his actions behind some self righteous "I'm changing the face of polygamy" BS like Bill is doing. Ins hort, though frank may even be worse than bill in his actions... he's not a hypocrite about any of it. I personally think he's disgusted by Bill for that reason. Or maybe I"M just so digusted by bill right now that I cant imaine anyone (even frank) feeling differently ? lol
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Post by ragnarockette on Feb 1, 2010 20:15:42 GMT -5
All the parallels between their mini-compound and the actual compound were so pronounced today. Adaleen/JJ/Nicki and Ben/Margene/Bill are two variants on the same situation and just twisted. It just shows that no matter how well-meaning you are, the logistics of polygamy aren't exactly a great foundation for a solid family.
Where will Ben go? Dons's? The compound? Sarah's? Does he have a car? I doubt Barb will stand for it. It's not his fault he's in love with Margene. Its only natural that he would develop feelings for her.
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Post by prayforpeace on Feb 1, 2010 22:01:54 GMT -5
I for one cant wait for Barb's reaction to this. Could this be what cracks the first marriage?
personaly I think Bill should take a step back and look at the one who kissed. it was Margene!! And yet Ben is the only one thrown out?
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