I don't think so. But if you are it worked perfectly...

: Why does it seem like everyone is making decisions with an under developed
: frontal lobe?

they are. Sometimes...

: In regards to the ending: is it just me, or could we have avoided this whole
: mess if there were fewer people acting like idiots?

Probably. Personally I thought the ending was good though.

: Has the UNSC gotten really slack with radio discipline?

What do you mean?

: Why does Palmer constantly hate on "egg-heads" when she owes her
: entire existence to them?

More importantly: why does she use that word so much

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: I think what makes this series really difficult to enjoy for me is the fact
: that everyone keeps arguing and no one seems to be making intelligent
: dialogue. Sure, there were a lot of cool moments and overall I enjoyed the
: gameplay, but I just can't take the story seriously when I'm constantly
: being frustrated by it.

similar feelings here too

: And Palmer. Honestly, did a nerd steal her chocolate bar when she was a kid
: or something? The worst part about her attitude is that it reflects onto
: her subordinates so when this other guy (forgot his name) is in charge of
: the operation, he's constantly making fun of me for being dumb (he's the
: guy who says things like "This is a tough one; you have to push... a
: BUTTON!"). Seriously, Palmer is a bad leader and she should feel bad.

A lot of that is supposed to be humorous. It's too sarcastic for my tastes though :P

: Anyway, sorry for the rant. Back to my corner.

no prob