I mean, this goes all the way back to the pilot: why the hell didn't the police know who he was and that he was the head of the drug trade until then?

One of the things the series will emphasize over the seasons is how completely isolated, cut-off and insulated the Ghetto world is from the rest of the world. There are no bridges off that island.

Good point, Hecubus. One of my favorite Wire moments is when Bodie goes somewhere(New York?) and wants his favorite radio station. But in NY, it's Prairie Home Companion. Bodie doesn't know that when you leave town, the radio changes. Bodie's never been anyplace. It was funny, but also sad.

That's on the Wire soundtrack CD, which I finally purchased this past weekend. And it's Philly, not New York, Erika. I mean, COME ON!

You know, you're right, now you mention it...although it's not that bizarre that I'd forget, is it? Lotta water under the motherfucking dam and shit. But you're the superior hardcore fan...happy now, bitch? (of course, I undercut my "hard" persona, by wondering if I should write it like this: Happy now, bitch?:) Emoticons are so not West Balmer. Instead of Snoop, or Bunk Moreland, I'm Harmony now.) I should get that soundtrack.

Also, I forgot to mention that Andre Royo is great as Bubbles. He acts with his whole damn body; there's always a part that's moving, like Bubs is constantly wired, unable to be still.

If Kima's dead, I'm gonna have to choke a bitch.

JESUS CHRIST THEY KILLED WALLACE WHAT THE FUCK KIND OF SHOW IS THIS??

Funny, that's exactly where my Dad stopped watching it.

This is one fucked up show.

I think it gets worse actually.

And I still love it.

It's really fucking sad. He was a good kid. He's not even real, but I'm sure there are Wallaces all over the place.

I think it gets worse actually.

How the fuck can it get worse? They start shooting BABIES?