** Please ignore this spam. I sent it before I saw the news about the Kabul Airport explosion. This is no time to promote funny videos, and I can't recall the email. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Washington establishment are Star Trek's Organians without the power, wisdom, or charity. [long vers.]<br /><br />The Washington establishment reminds me of Star Trek's Organians without the power, wisdom, or charity. "Errand of Mercy" from Star Trek, the original series (TOS) is a great vehicle to explain the disdain people the world over feel for how the Washington establishment has handled the exit of US armed forces from Afghanistan after 20 years. <br /> <br />See the original on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/watch/70109461. <br />Original air date: March 23, 1967 <br />Written by: Gene L. Coon <br />Directed by: John Newland <br />Featured music: Dr. Fred Steiner <br /> <br />Stars regulars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, and guest stars John Abbott and the memorable John Colicos as Kor, the Klingon commander. <br /> <br />The wonderful music here was written by Dr. Fred Steiner, whose amazing scores that defined the sound of Star Trek are often overlooked because credit is given to Alexander Courage for the opening theme. Listen to Dr. Steiner explain the background to many of your favorite music from Star Trek in "Fred Steiner Interview Part 7 of 9 - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG."
