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One of the best epidodes so far. I like it very much, when it gets political. This episode shows, that the black and white thinking is not only wrong it's very dangerous and will lead the republic to their end.

Separatists have some extremists, but the main intention is to get rid of: the system of corruption and a world lead by group of companies(concerns).

Because Palpatine wants the clones to get produced, he needs the extremists to attack Coruscant. In conclusion he can manipulate (indirect) the senate to permit the production of clones as a result of fear, instead of conduct negotiations with the confederation.

Conclusion/ authorintention: War should never be the solution, if you can avoid it.

You should questioning things and not just believe, what others tell you. Use your brain.

You shouldn't see the world in black and white, good and bad,... Try to understand the reasons for the actions of people. Never decide blind.

This episode surprised me with how deep it got with political differences and moral differences. Both sides are corrupt and neither side is right. Not an action oriented episode, but I felt a connection to the political dichotomy in the real world that I didnt expect from The Clone Wars.

The show, up till now, has dedicated small segments of episodes to the politics of the Republic's war with the Separatists, but in this one it almost entirely devotes its runtime to it. We still aren't given specific clarity about why the Separatists separated in the first place (something about corporations controlling democracy in the Senate?- I mean, if that's true then the Separatists might actually have legitimate reasons to secede), but we do finally show their perspective.

Padme convincing her Separatist friend to bring a peace deal to their senate feels comically easy, but the tragedy of it being sabotaged is still palpable. Part of that tragedy is heightened by how real it feels. The sabotage is engineered by organizations that make money from warfare- something that happens in real life far too often. Money and greed once again trump the need for peace.

Ahsoka is also given some character development as she continues to distinguish herself from Anakin. A lot of her gradual arc is going from someone who is defined by those around her (especially Anakin) to someone who can make up her own mind about things.

Yet another horrible, boring, filler episode from Lucasfilm. The people who write this stuff have obviously run out of ideas. This episode contains nothing but a bunch of politicians arguing about budget matters. If I want to watch politicians make speeches, lobby votes, make diplomatic missions, and worry about debt and domestic issues, all I have to do is look at Washington. I don't need to sit through this embarrassment of the Star Wars brand. The Clone Wars is about huge battles and ships shooting at each other. Not a bunch of senators debating foreign policy and making peace. The Padme Amidala character should be removed from the show. She does nothing but talk about diplomacy over war, peace, forgiveness, etc, and this episode has way too much of her in it.