"This had crossed my mind over the last couple episodes. We know Widmore was on the island in the 50's we learn this in the episode "Jug Head". And didn't the military guys of that time experience a Purge similar to the Purge of the Dharma Initiative? However, older Widmore off island when he meets John Locke leads us to believe that at one point he was leader of the Others. And it was Ben who caused him to be exiled from the island. Did Widmore go through a similar initiation process as Little Ben? Being part of an adverse group from the Others, and recruited by Alpert as their leader? (If what Widmore told Locke is true). If Widmore was being truthful with John Locke at their meeting, then where is Widmore in 1974-1977, shouldn't we atleast hear mention of him?"

"Hmm, I don't know about Widmore being on Alpert's side. I can't put my finger on Alpert for the life of me, but at the same time he is the one background character that for some reason I completely trust. I never find myself questioning his loyalties or motives as I do with Ben or Widmore.

However we've seen Alpert's loyalties waiver before... Alpert appointed Ben the Others leader pretty much, however we see him sort of go against Ben later on, trying to bring in Locke.... Remember he gave Locke Sawyer's file, to show Locke that his own father's conartist work is what led to Sawyer's parents murder/suicide. This is what led Locke to go find Sawyer to bring to his father who was held captive in the Blackrock ship, and lock Sawyer and Locke's father in a room together so Sawyer would kill his father. This act put Locke one step closer into being the leader of the Others.

I can't figure out Alpert! LOL, I'm sure that's what the writers want from us viewers though... I love it! Still for some reason, I completely trust Alpert.

I hope we get to see interaction between younger Ben and younger Widmore. I'd like to see what led to their feud. "

"Oh did I miss the mention of Ellie? I was finally happy to hear mention of Widmore! I knew Alpert and Widmore weren't on eachother's sides lol. I kind of figured this on remembering Alpert going against Ben in a previous season. I'm hoping we see some of what leads to Ben and Widmore's feud in next week's eipisode. "

"Oh ok, I had missed the mention of Ellie. So Ellie must have some clout in the decision making process of the Others... that makes me question the theory of her and Charles having an affair again, leading Widmore to indeed be Daniel's father?"