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Originally Posted by westside05
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Lostpedia: In the Season 3 DVD commentary for "The Man from Tallahassee", Richard Alpert is described as someone who is not interested in leading the Others but is very influential in finding and selecting a leader. In the commentary for Man Behind the Curtain, he is described as being similar to a Panchen Lama choosing the next Dalai Lama. He and Ben keep each other in "check" by having the power to pick/veto each other's replacement on the Island. Ben's role would be to pick the next Panchen, should the need arise. This keeps the two in a sort of balanced power relationship. They are allies, yet they have some measure of control over the other should one get out of hand.
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Oooooooo....wow Lostpedia really has it all. I try to stay away from there in fear I will spoil it all. I even feel quilty reading some threads at times.
So that would mean Ben was the new Dali. Because the new Dali has to pick the new Panchen....right?
Another thought, didnt John Locke (the philosopher) have something to do with the system of checks and balances in our country? Kinda reminds me of that.