Wednesday, August 13, 2003

Wingardium Leviosa!

I've also been watching the start of The West Wing since Bravo started running it Monday. I didn't know Charlie's mom had died in the line of duty...I think I like him now more than I ever have, and my respect for Aaron Sorkin only grows as I notice the subtle touches he added to every episode. How did this show stay on the air, though? In the first two episodes the President rips into conservative Christians and Texans, both of whom are portrayed as almost beneath contemplation. Not that I'm a staunch defender of either sort--rip away, Jed--but why didn't anyone start a boycott? Maybe no conservative Christians or Texans ever watched the show?

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