User blog comment:AYET/Strawhat Pirates Armada/@comment-79.181.201.115-20130506234200

Interesting that the other groups, by settling on a certain territory greatly sacrifice their MOBILITY - and stagnant waters quickly become mosquito-infested swamps because the water's not flowing. They cease to MOVE towards one piece and instead settle on protecting and expanding their claims on the sea, intrinsically a chaotic and unpredictable place which spares none. Maybe that contributed to Shanks decision to place a bet on the New Era.

Marines are inherentally stuck in a certain post - as evidenced by Smoker's beligerence towards a static guard job and desires freedom. Perhaps that's why Luffy chose to be a pirate in the first place - a journey, constant growth, movement - makes sense that to get from A to B you have to mobalize your ass. Dragon is the only dynamic force at work it appears too.

I'm rambling, but I thought it was a beautifully written blog, really enjoyed that. Thanks :)