When I saw ROTS this was the bit I cringed at the most, the lightning caused his disfigurement?? what??

I really think this is an excellent cut. The mirrored telepathy voice really helps the stupid quick turnaround of Anakin's loyalties (helps!!, this is the part in the movie that I can't swallow, no mater what editing can be done)

Its a pity that there was no way to restore Palps face to his pleasant face when he declares himself Emperor, that would show how deceitful he really is... that he can disguise how rotten he is on the inside.....bit like Tony Blair.