I didn’t either. I thought he came across as reaching for some trace of redeeming quality. I never saw it.
Well, one thing never changed in four years:
Adama hated Balter right from the start. 
All kidding aside, I agree.
Oh, the manipulation! Every aspect of this episode is about manipulation!
Orchestrating the obvious…
What a damn great show !
Hmmm, guess you’re right. He as a self-righteous prat. I guess that’s what I didn’t like about him. Pointing fingers and he’s a hypocrite.
ETA: Oh yeah…opportunistic as well.
Do Not Trust Tom Zarek !!
The will of the people! Right… that’s what you’re looking for, you self-serving sonofabitca!
Thus reads the big bumpersticker on the rear end of Colonial One.
Bwahahahaha!
Right next to:
I will so airlock yo arse!
I think at the beginning Adama felt extreme annoyance at the weakness in Baltar. Later anger and probably hatred.
I think he saw him as a pampered aristocrat.
Starbuck should hang around the plotting table more often, she looks great in that light.
It’s so wild seeing everyone again. Gaeta and Zarek. Tigh’s eye.
Does anyone else just wanna reach through the TV and strangle Zarek? Gaaaah!
I wish I was 1% as cool EJO.
Yes, but:
Boxey first. 
I frequently wish for the ability to reach through the screen
Apollo:
“We need a government
We need rules
we need a leader.”
Especially when what’s left of the human race is running for it’s life.
Why is Tom Zarek trying to undermine the already shaky cohesiveness at a time of emergency.
Space Zarek.