The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra Thread

[Jaslandia]

An Earth Confederation seems like a good idea; I doubt that the various cities and provinces will be happy with the idea of a strong central government by the time this whole "Earth Empire" stuff is done.

So, basically a return to the status quo before Hou-Ting's death? Unless Wu can turn into this great leader that inspires all, it looks like a return to the old Earth Kingdom that can't exercise a lot of control outside of Ba Sing Se would be the most realistic result. An Earth Republic would be a disaster unless the Earth Kingdom citizens have some unifying person or movement to rally around (Gandhi and the Indian Independence movement would be a good RL example of this, considering India has been fragmented for much of its history).

On the other hand, it's possible that the Earth Kingdom people will unite against Kuvira later, and that will create the unity needed for a centralized republic. We'll just have to wait and see.

[The Alma Mater]

An Earth Confederation seems like a good idea; I doubt that the various cities and provinces will be happy with the idea of a strong central government by the time this whole "Earth Empire" stuff is done.

So, basically a return to the status quo before Hou-Ting's death? Unless Wu can turn into this great leader that inspires all, it looks like a return to the old Earth Kingdom that can't exercise a lot of control outside of Ba Sing Se would be the most realistic result. An Earth Republic would be a disaster unless the Earth Kingdom citizens have some unifying person or movement to rally around (Gandhi and the Indian Independence movement would be a good RL example of this, considering India has been fragmented for much of its history).

Emperor Bolin ?

[Schwabenreich]

So, basically a return to the status quo before Hou-Ting's death? Unless Wu can turn into this great leader that inspires all, it looks like a return to the old Earth Kingdom that can't exercise a lot of control outside of Ba Sing Se would be the most realistic result. An Earth Republic would be a disaster unless the Earth Kingdom citizens have some unifying person or movement to rally around (Gandhi and the Indian Independence movement would be a good RL example of this, considering India has been fragmented for much of its history).

Emperor Bolin ?

The former comic relief did well for himself, so maybe there is hope for Bolin.

[The IASM]

Why not just keep the Earth a Empire and just reform it so that its less, "I AM THE PERSONIFICATION OF EARTHBENDING!"

[The Alma Mater]

Emperor Bolin ?

The former comic relief did well for himself, so maybe there is hope for Bolin.

Indeed. Famed Moverstar and former pro-athlete, unique bending talent, has been seen to provide aid to people in need, experience in dealing with world leaders, friends with the avatar, friends with one of the richest women in the world ... he could do well in politics.

[Schwabenreich]

The former comic relief did well for himself, so maybe there is hope for Bolin.

Indeed. Famed Moverstar and former pro-athlete, unique bending talent, has been seen to provide aid to people in need, experience in dealing with world leaders, friends with the avatar, friends with one of the richest women in the world ... he could do well in politics.

Vote for Nuktuk.

[Islamic Republic e Jariri]

I know you can now watch Korra live on Nick but I have no idea how, every time I go to the website when an episode is about to be streamed there's no easy way for me to figure out where to navigate to find the live stream on their website.

I went to Korra then to Videos but only found clips and no livestream.

[The Flood]

The former comic relief did well for himself, so maybe there is hope for Bolin.

Indeed. Famed Moverstar and former pro-athlete, unique bending talent, has been seen to provide aid to people in need, experience in dealing with world leaders, friends with the avatar, friends with one of the richest women in the world ... he could do well in politics.

Maybe he could even be President...

He ought to become President of the URN and then declare it the United States of America

[Pordlandia]

Kuvira harvesting the Swamp? Looks like we're gonna see some Toph action! And damn... Bolin lavabending? Legit episode.

[Ameriganastan]

Of course no one blames Korra for her colossal screw-up in Zaofu. Yeah, why blame her for it when you can just act like she had nothing to do with it. Oh, and she has a brand new ability pulled straight out of her ass. Guess the writers couldn't wait for the finale to do that. On the upside, Varrick and Bolin were badass. So that helped.

Also, this. The KorraSami people are having a Foaming Mouth Guy moment from that blush.

[Jaslandia]

And now, Season 4, Episode 7: The Reunion!

"No one expected you to handle Kuvira on your own." Well, except for some certain members of the viewing audience. You know who you are.
Korra blushing at Asami's compliment? Damn. The creators are really trying to appeal to the Korrasami shippers.
Well, we know Wu isn't dead. Unless he's a zombie! Okay, now I'll stop with that joke.
Looks like Wu hasn't changed. Well, maybe they'll surprise us. Maybe Wu still has some jerkish elements, but isn't a total ass like he was before.
And, after 7 episodes, I think badass Korra is finally back!
That police officer isn't gonna ask any questions about all this? Well, I suppose if that police driver knew Mako and his position as Wu's bodyguard, he'd be willing to trust him. Still, the arrival of that driver guy is a little too convenient, but I can overlook that. How else is the plot gonna quickly dispose of the Kuvira driver while also spreading the word of Wu's capture?
And the United Republic is okay with that wall? Well, considering the size of Kuvira's army, I'm not sure if Raiko felt safe saying 'no'.
Oh, so THAT'S gonna be Kuvira downfall? She's gonna mess with the spirits and the spirits are gonna strike back hard? That makes sense.

Overall, a good episode. Nice sort of transitory episode before the action starts up again.

Oh, and she has a brand new ability pulled straight out of her ass.

You mean the spirit-locator thing? We saw Korra use that back in The Calling, toward the end when she saw the air kids in the swamp. I was surprised Korra's spirit-locator ability worked at the train station, especially since Korra is new to this spirit stuff, but it made sense that Korra's locator power would be weaker at the train station.

[United States of Natan]

NOOOOO!!!!! NOT THE BANYAN GROVE TREE! ITS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES VISITED FROM AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER!!!

[spoiler]Of course no one blames Korra for her colossal screw-up in Zaofu. Yeah, why blame her for it when you can just act like she had nothing to do with it. Oh, and she has a brand new ability pulled straight out of her ass. Guess the writers couldn't wait for the finale to do that. On the upside, Varrick and Bolin were badass. So that helped.

Also, this. The KorraSami people are having a Foaming Mouth Guy moment from that blush.

Even when she does something GOOD for a change, such as finding and saving the prince, you still antagonize her... And the locator ability is not a dues ex machina, as it was previously introduced in AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER, as an ability the Avatar (and possibly other spiritual/connected people) can use, and with Korra having learned how to from Toph, she naturally realized it could be used to find Wu.[/spoiler]

[Ameriganastan]

Oh, and she has a brand new ability pulled straight out of her ass.

You mean the spirit-locator thing? We saw Korra use that back in The Calling, toward the end when she saw the air kids in the swamp. I was surprised Korra's spirit-locator ability worked at the train station, especially since Korra is new to this spirit stuff, but it made sense that Korra's locator power would be weaker at the train station.

Of course she can use it at the train station. After all, she just discovered it a day ago. So naturally she can do things with it even Swampbenders and Toph can't.

[Jaslandia]

You mean the spirit-locator thing? We saw Korra use that back in The Calling, toward the end when she saw the air kids in the swamp. I was surprised Korra's spirit-locator ability worked at the train station, especially since Korra is new to this spirit stuff, but it made sense that Korra's locator power would be weaker at the train station.

Of course she can use it at the train station. After all, she just discovered it a day ago. So naturally she can do things with it even Swampbenders and Toph can't.

The only spiritual Swampbender we've seen is Huu from A:TLA, who we've never seen in a train station or any other place outside the Swamp. We've also never seen spiritual Toph at a train station, so we don't know whether or not others have the ability to use the spirit-locator outside the swamp. Aang may have used the spirit-locator outside the swamp, but I can't remember either way.

[Ameriganastan]

All aboard!

[United States of Natan]

Of course she can use it at the train station. After all, she just discovered it a day ago. So naturally she can do things with it even Swampbenders and Toph can't.

The only spiritual Swampbender we've seen is Huu from A:TLA, who we've never seen in a train station or any other place outside the Swamp. We've also never seen spiritual Toph at a train station, so we don't know whether or not others have the ability to use the spirit-locator outside the swamp. Aang may have used the spirit-locator outside the swamp, but I can't remember either way.

He did, actually. I believe it was with Guru Phatik, maybe?

[Jaslandia]

The only spiritual Swampbender we've seen is Huu from A:TLA, who we've never seen in a train station or any other place outside the Swamp. We've also never seen spiritual Toph at a train station, so we don't know whether or not others have the ability to use the spirit-locator outside the swamp. Aang may have used the spirit-locator outside the swamp, but I can't remember either way.

He did, actually. I believe it was with Guru Phatik, maybe?

Aang didn't use the

spirit-locator

then. Aang saw Katara while he was in the purple Avatar State Aang thing. That's something different.

[United States of Natan]

He did, actually. I believe it was with Guru Phatik, maybe?

Aang didn't use the

spirit-locator

then. Aang saw Katara while he was in the purple Avatar State Aang thing. That's something different.

I was not referring to that. I am very well aware he did not use it at that moment.

[Ameriganastan]

That was funny.

[Raktio]

Just watched the latest episode, final thought was oh no.

[Forsher]

In this episode the plots of Avatar and Avatar merge into one...

I'm not sure what Kuvira's overall goal is at this stage. Maybe she feels as if the spirit weapons are required to take Republic City (which I believe was built on old Earth Empire territory). I think that's more in keeping with how she's been up until this point ('the great uniter') than spreading a particular way of life all over the world (which is more Sozin-esque) or conquering the world (Ozai or kind of Unalaq-esque).

Bolin has become less childlike again, which is a good thing. On the whole, though, I think Varrick and Bolin have become by far the more interesting aspect of this book.

[Ameriganastan]

She can't beat one person to save a city.
But she can beat a bunch of them to save some dickhead prince.

Korra can't prioritize.

[Licana]

She didn't so much beat them as run away from them.

[Ameriganastan]

She didn't so much beat them as run away from them.

Well, she was beating them before she ran away.

[Rich and Corporations]

Now Kuvira is literally Hitler.