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Jennings on Emperor Palpatine: He took on an entrenched deep state at the
jedi council. He wanted free and fair and reciprocal trade around the
galaxy. Protected law and order.-a

Lathan: He blew up Alderaan

Jennings: Some could argue it was warranted given their rebellious
activities. He defended the empire against unelected hippies and violent protesters
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