West Wing, William Pitt, and men with balls -

[cyberpj]

After weeks of calls, faxes and letters, and watching the proceedings all day long yesterday, and then the vote for cloture, my husband and I picked up where we left off watching the entire West Wing series on DVD.

We're on the 5th season, and tonight of all nights our reviewing picked up at episodes 7 and 8. Episode 7 was about the power of Supreme court nominations. Hard to watch after the day I'd had. But Episode 8 was the one to watch...

It's the episode where Barlett is pushed to the edge by a greedy, smarmy congressman in the majority who goes back on his deal to get the next budget and keep the government running. It's the episode where Barlett gets his poker face on and calls the smarmyman's bluff, he says "SHUT IT DOWN". Political moves come hot and heavy including a walk to the guys office then being told to wait outside until smarmyman's meeting is over. After being photographed, waiting, he agrees with Josh's suggestion and they LEAVE! Point made, game won. Just absofreakinlutely amazing!

Anyway, I guess the Universe thought I deserved a little fictional victory for my spirit. Small solace, I know, but it also reminded me of Will Pitt and his SOTU walkout suggestion. And my love for brave men with balls.

[Totally Committed]

1. There are times I wish Fantasy and Fiction were real, too....

If only.

That was a great episode, btw. Gets me teary just thinking about it.

TC

[poverlay]

2. I weep when I think about the possibility of real leadership, and

responsible governance that President Bartlett and staff exhibit. That show is a balm for my soul and I will miss it mightily. If only someone in our current administration/congress would show such a nice large brass sack, the lives of millions would be made hopeful.

Enjoy the show. Tragically, It's as close as you're ever going to get to a good government...

(I'm not bitter or anything:))

[cally]

3. Can you rent the DVDs or did you have to buy them

I've started watching the reruns on Bravo but I've missed some episodes.

[cyberpj]

4. Netflix (and probably Blockbuster) have them to rent - maybe even

your local video/DVD rental place (if there IS such a thing anymore).

A series so good, and funny, and intelligent that you could watch it over and over and catch things you missed the first time around.

[cally]

5. Thanks...we have two independently owned video rental

stores nearby. We also have a couple independent bookstores. Living in liberalville is great. :-)