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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.

I'm guessing the Jacob can look any age he wants to. Perhaps that is why Walt appeared older to Locke. He's doing new things and isn't completely in control yet.

(I know he looks older because he is older in real life, I'm just talking about the mythos of the show)

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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.

I am truly LOST...I have no idea how to navigate this site and am desperately looking for insight as to whether or not Jack and the Ozzie girl know that they share a father...AND if Kate knows that she is now raising Jack's nephew??? Now, if one of you informed fans answers this posting, I wonder how I will find it...hmm...apologies for my out-loud meanderings but thanks in advance - reems

I know what you mean, I've been on this sight for a few months and found it difficult as well. Sometimes I do to the members on line and click on the name and see where they are, or go to the place where the most people are viewing like tonight under season 4 epi 10 alot of people will be there posting.

For one thing I recommend changing your user settings so that you get emails when people reply to threads you are participating in.

Secondly, learn how to identify posts inside the main discussion folders as to whether or not they have had recent posting activity. I believe the legend for what the different shades mean is at the bottom of the list.

It's not that tough once you get the hang of it.

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Frank Drebin remembers a lost love.

Frank: It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

Jane: Goodyear?

Frank: No, the worst.

Maybe Jacob is younger Ben? We know they can time travel. Maybe old Ben tried to bring back his younger self as a replacement for him but younger Ben gets stuck in some worm hole and only appears to those who can help him escape.

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Maybe that's why Ben is so concerned with making sure that Locke lives?

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Welcome to the forums reems

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