Hamilton took a drink of his Ale just as he heard someone start talking about galactic politics, asking if the Republic should start taking over Imperial controlled worlds even though they do not want to be liberated. Shaking his head, Hamilton tried to ignore the stupidiy of the question. If he Republic started acting like that, they would be no better than the Empire itself. Finishing off his Ale, Hamilton ordered another and continued to gaze around the room, keeping his eye on the 'Officer of the New Republic' in case he tried to start something with any Imperial sympathizers