I read most of the recap so I *though* I knew where things were going, but the Baltar "2001" bits (as you called it) threw me. I guess those weren't explored last week. Last week was the whole pitch the New Caprica traitors eppy, I believe.

I think I just want my happy dismal searching for Earth while running from Cylons crew back. I want Gaeta to be on the bridge, I want Sal MFin' Tigh as XO, and I want Starbuck going crazy in a Viper. I'm afraid that the dismal atmosphere is getting to me. I'm not quite as gun-ho about watching the show anymore, although I do keep abreast of what's going on as best I can.