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* SummonBiggerFish: Hammond knows that when it comes to politics, Kinsey has him beat, so he calls in a ''very powerful ally'', e.i. Thor, to get the Ambassadors to take his side.
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* SummonBiggerFish: Hammond knows that when it comes to politics, Kinsey has him beat, so he calls in a ''very powerful ally'', e.i. Thor, trump card of his own: Thor. Hammond's ability to get simply call up an alien fleet commander to back him convinces the Ambassadors ambassadors to take his side.
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* WorthyOpponent: At the end of the episode, Kinsey (''very'') grudgingly concedes to Hammond that his 'Thor Trump Card' was well played.
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* WorthyOpponent: At the end of the episode, Kinsey (''very'') grudgingly concedes to Hammond that his 'Thor Trump Card' was well played.played.
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* BullyingADragon: Senator Kinsey finds out the hard way that while Thor is the top officer of the Asgard fleet, he’s also a very savy politician. And if he wanted to, Thor could simply send Kinsey off to a distant planet.
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* RealPolitik: The main theme of the episode is Hammond playing political games with Kinsey to convince the ambassadors of the importance of the Stargate Program.
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* SummonBiggerFish: Hammond knows that when it comes to politics, Kinsey has him beat, so he calls in a ''very powerful ally'', e.i. Thor, to get the Ambassadors to take his side.
* TranquilFury: It’s clear through Thor’s tone of voice that he’s rather annoyed by Kinsey, but he maintains an air of professionalism that impresses the ambassadors.
* TranquilFury: It’s clear through Thor’s tone of voice that he’s rather annoyed by Kinsey, but he maintains an air of professionalism that impresses the ambassadors.
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--> '''Thor:''' It is the opinion of the Asgard High Council that Stargate Command should be left in the very capable hands of General Hammond and his team. And while our continued friendship with Earth is not contingent on that ... ''it is preferred''.
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--> '''Thor:''' It is the opinion of the Asgard High Council that Stargate Command should be left in the very capable hands of General Hammond and his team. And while our continued friendship with Earth is not contingent on that ... ''it is preferred''.preferred''.
* WorthyOpponent: At the end of the episode, Kinsey (''very'') grudgingly concedes to Hammond that his 'Thor Trump Card' was well played.
* WorthyOpponent: At the end of the episode, Kinsey (''very'') grudgingly concedes to Hammond that his 'Thor Trump Card' was well played.
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* TheExile: When Kinsey tries to speak, Thor recognizes him by name and explains that O'Neill suggested he should be sent to a distant planet for his machinations. Thor passes it off as a joke, but the fact that it's something he could seriously do if he felt the urge serves to demonstrate his power all the same.
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* SecondPlaceIsForWinners: When the Chinese ambassador snidely asks Chekov if he's happy playing second fiddle to the Americans, Chekov points out that running the Stargate program is both dangerous and ''extremely expensive''. So yes, Russia is quite happy to let America eat all the costs while they can sit back and reap the benefits. Chekov suggests that China take the same deal.
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* SecondPlaceIsForWinners: When the Chinese ambassador snidely asks Chekov if he's happy playing second fiddle to the Americans, Chekov points out that running the Stargate program is both dangerous and ''extremely expensive''. So yes, Russia is quite happy to let America eat all the costs while they can sit back and reap the benefits.benefits, citing the ''Prometheus'' as an example of something they'll be able to build at half the cost and none of the risk once the Americans get all the bugs sorted out. Chekov suggests that China take the same deal.
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* SecondPlaceIsForWinners: When the Chinese ambassador snidely asks Chekov if he's happy playing second fiddle to the Americans, Chekov points out that running the Stargate program is both dangerous and ''extremely expensive''. So yes, Russia is quite happy to let America eat all the costs while they can sit back and reap the benefits. Chekov suggests that China take the same deal.
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* HypocriticalHumor: The Chinese ambassador claiming that "The Chinese government does not believe in keeping secrets from its people". The look that Chekov gives him is priceless.
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* HypocriticalHumor: The Chinese ambassador claiming that "The Chinese government of China does not believe in keeping secrets from its people". The look that Chekov gives him is priceless.
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* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Kinsey insists that Hammond and the SGC are responsible for Anubis's rise to power by creating a power vacuum in defeating the lesser Goa'uld.
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* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Kinsey insists that Hammond and the SGC are responsible for Anubis's rise to power by creating a power vacuum in defeating the lesser Goa'uld.Goa'uld, particularly Apophis.
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The US discloses and Russia disclose the existence of Stargate Project with France, Britain, China, Britain and theoretically Russia (which already knew) China since they form the bulk of Earth's military might (and the UN's security council). France, Britain, and China The ambassadors of these three countries are suitably angered, Senator Kinsey tries once again to take over the Project, and Thor shows up at the end to whip his ass verbally.
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* BottleEpisode: Discounting clips, this episode takes place entirely in a meeting room in the Pentagon.
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** Kinsey reminds everybody of his initial belief that the stargate [[Recap/StargateSG1S1E20Politics should be shut down]].
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** Kinsey reminds everybody of his initial belief that the stargate Stargate [[Recap/StargateSG1S1E20Politics should be shut down]].
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: The other permanent members of the UN Security Council are informed of the stargate's existence, and from this point on would have some say in the running of the program.
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: The other permanent members of the UN Security Council are informed of the stargate's Stargate's existence, and from this point on would have some say in the running of the program.
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* InsistentTerminology: When Kinsey refers to Thor as "Commander", Thor swiftly corrects that his full title is "''Supreme'' Commander Thor".
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* InsistentTerminology: When Kinsey refers to Thor as "Commander", "Commander" a second time, Thor swiftly corrects that his full title is "''Supreme'' Commander Thor".
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* DeadpanSnarker: The British ambassador, naturally.
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* FlatWhat: The British Ambassador, in disbelief.
* GracefulLoser: Kinsey, surprisingly, who merely remarks after Hammond plays his trump card, gaining the support of the other ambassadors, "I'll say this, General. Well played."
* GracefulLoser: Kinsey, surprisingly, who merely remarks after Hammond plays his trump card, gaining the support of the other ambassadors, "I'll say this, General. Well played."
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* NoNameGiven: The British, French, and Chinese ambassadors. The Russian ambassador is RecurringCharacter Colonel Chekov.
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* DeadpanSnarker: The British ambassador.
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* DeadpanSnarker: The British ambassador.ambassador, naturally.
--> '''British ambassador:''' Oh no, no, no, what could be more clear? There were two different sorts of alien ships. I follow completely. You know, this is much more believable than the accidental loss of a Russian submarine.
--> '''British ambassador:''' Oh no, no, no, what could be more clear? There were two different sorts of alien ships. I follow completely. You know, this is much more believable than the accidental loss of a Russian submarine.
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: The other permanent members of the UN Security Council are informed of the stargate's existence, and from this point on would have some say in the running of the program.
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: The other permanent members of the UN Security Council are informed of the stargate's existence, and from this point on would have some say in the running of the program.program.
* ShameIfSomethingHappened: No less than ''Thor'' uses this to shut down Kinsey.
--> '''Thor:''' It is the opinion of the Asgard High Council that Stargate Command should be left in the very capable hands of General Hammond and his team. And while our continued friendship with Earth is not contingent on that ... ''it is preferred''.
* ShameIfSomethingHappened: No less than ''Thor'' uses this to shut down Kinsey.
--> '''Thor:''' It is the opinion of the Asgard High Council that Stargate Command should be left in the very capable hands of General Hammond and his team. And while our continued friendship with Earth is not contingent on that ... ''it is preferred''.
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This episode is a [[ClipShow clip show]].
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!!"Disclosure" provides examples of the following tropes:
* ClipShow: The show's third, following season one's [[Recap/StargateSG1S1E20Politics "Politics"]] and season two's [[Recap/StargateSG1S2E22OutOfMind "Out of Mind"]].
* ContinuityNod:
** Kinsey reminds everybody of his initial belief that the stargate [[Recap/StargateSG1S1E20Politics should be shut down]].
** When Kinsey suggests that NID have control of the program, Major Davis points out that they recently [[Recap/StargateSG1S6E14SmokeAndMirrors tried to have him killed]].
* DeadpanSnarker: The British ambassador.
* FatalFlaw: Hammond claims that the fatal flaw of the Goa'uld is their arrogance, which is why the team have been able to best them on previous occasions.
* HypocriticalHumor: The Chinese ambassador claiming that "The Chinese government does not believe in keeping secrets from its people". The look that Chekov gives him is priceless.
* InsistentTerminology: When Kinsey refers to Thor as "Commander", Thor swiftly corrects that his full title is "''Supreme'' Commander Thor".
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Kinsey insists that Hammond and the SGC are responsible for Anubis's rise to power by creating a
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The US discloses the Stargate Project with France, Britain, China, and theoretically Russia (which already knew) since they form the bulk of Earth's military might (and the UN's security council). France, Britain, and China are suitably angered, Senator Kinsey tries once again to take over the Project, and Thor shows up at the end to whip his ass verbally.
This episode is a [[ClipShow clip show]].
This episode is a [[ClipShow clip show]].
