The West Wing Eps 1:21 - 2:4
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dabhugTo continue our discussion of The West Wing from here, I'm cutting and please, no spoilers past 2:4.
Since the last time we talked, I've watched (and used many Kleenex on):
1-21 "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics"
The staff awaits the new poll results.
Favorite Quotes:
Some random ambassador asshole: "I want to speak to your supervisor."
Charlie: "My supervisor? Well, I'm personal aide to the President, so right now my supervisor is kinda busy looking for a back door to throw you out of. But I'll let him know you'd like to lodge a complaint."
I love Charlie. Except maybe I was mad at him when he went all stupid about dating Zoe in a couple episodes. But he got over that and I'm glad.
Bartlet "Because I'm a lily-livered, bleeding-heart, liberal, egghead communist."
Some random conservative senator: "Yes, sir. And I'm a gun-toting, redneck son-of-a-bitch."
Bartlet: "Yes, you are."
Some random conservative senator: "We agree about that."
Donna: "Guy takes his assistant on a quick trip to Hawaii, it's not, like, impossible."
Bartlet: "Not for long. Look, he's a good man, a smart man, and I think he would make a good corporate officer."
Random guy: "Why is he being fired sir?"
Bartlet: "Gross incompetence; I'll be right back."
Honestly, given future events, I don't remember much about this episode. I'm sure it was late at night and a week ago or more since I've watched it. I think it was probably one of those character building episodes, one of those this is what happens on a normal day types. I liked not really knowing where all the title swapping was leading up to.
1-22 "What Kind of Day Has It Been?"
Everything starts out okay, a stealth fighter is shot down over Iraq and a rescue mission is ordered and the president prepares for a town hall meeting and then all hell breaks loose.
Favorite Quotes:
Bartlet: ""We hold these truths to be self-evident," they said, "that all men are created equal." Strange as it may seem, that was the first time in history that anyone had ever bothered to write that down. Decisions are made by those who show up."
Bartlet: "Phil, if it ends up that Fitzwallace has to call this kids parents, I swear to God I'm invading Baghdad."
And I'm glad that Bartlet didn't have to call his parents with bad news.
I've got to tell you. I am so very glad that all I had to do was get up and change the dvds to find out what happened. I don't know if I could have survived a summer of not knowing.
2-1; 2-2 "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Pts. I and II"
Y'all know. I don't have words. Shots fired, chaos, flashbacks. Best two hours of tv ever. Massive amounts of Kleenex used. "What's next?"
JOSH!
The acting in this episode is absolutely Top Shelf. I love the history here, I love how one scene flows into the next. I love them all and can't believe that I got so worked up over a tv show. They are like family to me.
2-3 "The Midterms"
Business is slowly returning to usual. The midterm elections are up. Josh heals.
Favorite Quotes:
Josh: "Tell me democracy doesn't have a sense of humor. We sit here, we drink this beer out here on the stoop, in violation about 47 city ordinances. I don't know, Toby, it's election night. What do you say about a government that goes out of its way to protect even citizens that try to destroy it?"
Toby: "God bless America."
Bartlet: "One last thing: while you may be mistaking this for your monthly meeting of the Ignorant Tight-Ass Club, in this building, when the President stands, nobody sits."
Where has that man been all my life?
For that matter, where has this show been all my life.
2-4 "In This White House"
Bartlet wants to hire a conservative. An African President visits to meet with the drug companies who can help his country that is being ravaged by AIDS.
Favorite Quotes:
Leo: "You have an interesting conversational style, do you know that?"
Calleigh Duquesne: "It's a nervous condition."
Leo: "I used to have a nervous condition."
Calleigh: "How did yours manifest itself?"
Leo: "I drank a lot of scotch."
Calleigh: "I get sick when I drink too much."
Leo: "I get drunk when I drink too much."
Calleigh: "I said don't say that. Say they're smug and superior, say their approach to public policy makes you want to tear your hair out. Say they like high taxes and spending your money. Say they want to take your guns and open your borders, but don't call them worthless. At least don't do it in front of me. The people that I have met have been extraordinarily qualified, their intent is good. Their commitment is true, they are righteous, and they are patriots. And I'm their lawyer."
Hell yeah!
Leo: "Me neither, but being in power means everybody else can take a seat for four years."
Amen.
Sam: "But for a brilliant surgical team and two centimeters of a miracle, this guy's dead right now."
JOSH!
The discussions with the drug companies pissed me off and then my heart was broken with the last scenes.
That's another thing this show handles so well. The juxtaposition between the light and heavy. It's a roller coaster ride.
Since the last time we talked, I've watched (and used many Kleenex on):
1-21 "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics"
The staff awaits the new poll results.
Favorite Quotes:
Some random ambassador asshole: "I want to speak to your supervisor."
Charlie: "My supervisor? Well, I'm personal aide to the President, so right now my supervisor is kinda busy looking for a back door to throw you out of. But I'll let him know you'd like to lodge a complaint."
I love Charlie. Except maybe I was mad at him when he went all stupid about dating Zoe in a couple episodes. But he got over that and I'm glad.
Bartlet "Because I'm a lily-livered, bleeding-heart, liberal, egghead communist."
Some random conservative senator: "Yes, sir. And I'm a gun-toting, redneck son-of-a-bitch."
Bartlet: "Yes, you are."
Some random conservative senator: "We agree about that."
Donna: "Guy takes his assistant on a quick trip to Hawaii, it's not, like, impossible."
Bartlet: "Not for long. Look, he's a good man, a smart man, and I think he would make a good corporate officer."
Random guy: "Why is he being fired sir?"
Bartlet: "Gross incompetence; I'll be right back."
Honestly, given future events, I don't remember much about this episode. I'm sure it was late at night and a week ago or more since I've watched it. I think it was probably one of those character building episodes, one of those this is what happens on a normal day types. I liked not really knowing where all the title swapping was leading up to.
1-22 "What Kind of Day Has It Been?"
Everything starts out okay, a stealth fighter is shot down over Iraq and a rescue mission is ordered and the president prepares for a town hall meeting and then all hell breaks loose.
Favorite Quotes:
Bartlet: ""We hold these truths to be self-evident," they said, "that all men are created equal." Strange as it may seem, that was the first time in history that anyone had ever bothered to write that down. Decisions are made by those who show up."
Bartlet: "Phil, if it ends up that Fitzwallace has to call this kids parents, I swear to God I'm invading Baghdad."
And I'm glad that Bartlet didn't have to call his parents with bad news.
I've got to tell you. I am so very glad that all I had to do was get up and change the dvds to find out what happened. I don't know if I could have survived a summer of not knowing.
2-1; 2-2 "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Pts. I and II"
Y'all know. I don't have words. Shots fired, chaos, flashbacks. Best two hours of tv ever. Massive amounts of Kleenex used. "What's next?"
JOSH!
The acting in this episode is absolutely Top Shelf. I love the history here, I love how one scene flows into the next. I love them all and can't believe that I got so worked up over a tv show. They are like family to me.
2-3 "The Midterms"
Business is slowly returning to usual. The midterm elections are up. Josh heals.
Favorite Quotes:
Josh: "Tell me democracy doesn't have a sense of humor. We sit here, we drink this beer out here on the stoop, in violation about 47 city ordinances. I don't know, Toby, it's election night. What do you say about a government that goes out of its way to protect even citizens that try to destroy it?"
Toby: "God bless America."
Bartlet: "One last thing: while you may be mistaking this for your monthly meeting of the Ignorant Tight-Ass Club, in this building, when the President stands, nobody sits."
Where has that man been all my life?
For that matter, where has this show been all my life.
2-4 "In This White House"
Bartlet wants to hire a conservative. An African President visits to meet with the drug companies who can help his country that is being ravaged by AIDS.
Favorite Quotes:
Leo: "You have an interesting conversational style, do you know that?"
Calleigh Duquesne: "It's a nervous condition."
Leo: "I used to have a nervous condition."
Calleigh: "How did yours manifest itself?"
Leo: "I drank a lot of scotch."
Calleigh: "I get sick when I drink too much."
Leo: "I get drunk when I drink too much."
Calleigh: "I said don't say that. Say they're smug and superior, say their approach to public policy makes you want to tear your hair out. Say they like high taxes and spending your money. Say they want to take your guns and open your borders, but don't call them worthless. At least don't do it in front of me. The people that I have met have been extraordinarily qualified, their intent is good. Their commitment is true, they are righteous, and they are patriots. And I'm their lawyer."
Hell yeah!
Leo: "Me neither, but being in power means everybody else can take a seat for four years."
Amen.
Sam: "But for a brilliant surgical team and two centimeters of a miracle, this guy's dead right now."
JOSH!
The discussions with the drug companies pissed me off and then my heart was broken with the last scenes.
That's another thing this show handles so well. The juxtaposition between the light and heavy. It's a roller coaster ride.
