West Wing

[tinyjo]

I'm watching Season II now (thanks, Niall) and I thought that there was one line in the 2nd episode (I think) which really summed up the series. It's a flashback to the campaign to become president. Jeb's not sure about it but Leo is and he says "You know that they say that a good man can't become president. I don't think that's true." And that's what the show is in a nutshell. It's the fantasy where Leo is right and a good man and a bunch of idealists can make it to the White House. It's sweet, and I'm still loving it.

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Re: Started watching "Yes, Minister"

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Yes Minister is fabulous in a different way - it's so true to life :) Margaret Thatcher was a fan when it first came out, which I think was the only thing I ever heard about her which made me warm to her.

I also like the fact that because they're not allowed to suggest that Jim belongs to a specific party (because the BBC aren't allowed to show bias) he could just as easily be in the Labour govt of today as the Tory govt of the time :)