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ysobelleFor several months now, I've been debating putting in the first season of West Wing and watching it through to the end, though I'd have to pick up seasons six and seven to have the full set. But each time I've looked towards the DVD player, I've stopped. I've just realised why that is.
I started with the pilot, and am now on, oh, episode three or four. I've already had numerous goose-bump moments. Laugh-out-loud moments. Inspiring moments. And after each one, I get just a little bit pissed: why the hell can't we have that kind of administration? I revel in the concept of an erudite, ethical, tolerant, courageous President. For President Bartlet, I'd wave the flag. I'd have faith in my Government. I'd join the war effort. Except we wouldn't be at war.
The more I watch this fictional White House, the more ashamed I am of the real one. And the more determined I am to speak out, to support my causes, to fight, and to vote. No one's going to hand me my West Wing country. I have to work for it.
Happy Fourth of July.
I started with the pilot, and am now on, oh, episode three or four. I've already had numerous goose-bump moments. Laugh-out-loud moments. Inspiring moments. And after each one, I get just a little bit pissed: why the hell can't we have that kind of administration? I revel in the concept of an erudite, ethical, tolerant, courageous President. For President Bartlet, I'd wave the flag. I'd have faith in my Government. I'd join the war effort. Except we wouldn't be at war.
The more I watch this fictional White House, the more ashamed I am of the real one. And the more determined I am to speak out, to support my causes, to fight, and to vote. No one's going to hand me my West Wing country. I have to work for it.
Happy Fourth of July.
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Date: 2007-07-04 11:21 am (UTC)This man frankly scares the bejeebies out of me and I categorically do NOT understand why he hasn't been impeached yet.
Scooter Libby's sentence was too harsh? Please. They impeached Clinton. What was his offense? Perjury. About a blowjob. I'll bet all the members of Congress would just be in a tearing hurry to admit to the nation that they cheated on their wife, wouldn't they?
Anyway, I'll be keeping a close eye on what my Congressmen do, with an eye toward the next elections.
not really the place for it but..
Date: 2007-07-06 02:57 am (UTC)http://danorsong.livejournal.com/738533.html
anyway I is sleepy I go bed.