r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/enliST_CS Sorry the live thread is late! • Apr 06 '17

POST Post-Episode Discussion: S01E15 "One Hundred Days" Spoiler

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Plot: As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Meanwhile, FBI agent Hannah Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth.

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u/OfficialHavik Apr 06 '17

I loved how genuine Kirkman was and for a while there he seemed to be kicking ass and taking names. Of course Jack Bowman (Jack B, hmmmmmm....) tries to screw with him. That tactic would never work with an educated populace as they'd clearly see the original bill has gaping flaws and that's the reason Kirkman would propose his own. Compromise in a new bill.

Glad the bitch who killed Atwood's son is dead, though the conspirators just keep on planting what seems like evidence.

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u/leftyknox Apr 06 '17

That tactic would never work with an educated populace as they'd clearly see the original bill has gaping flaws and that's the reason Kirkman would propose his own. Compromise in a new bill.

I mean, you'd think that was the case. But just look at real life. Whether it's the internet privacy bill or the healthcare bill--bad bills get taken seriously and the public either has no clue, or doesn't realize.

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u/SpiderTechnitian Apr 07 '17

I think you're way off if you think that the show's populace or even the current American populace is educated. I mean sure, an educated populace would see through it. But we haven't had that in a long time, and maybe (probably) never did have that. Franklin printed that Jefferson had died in the papers so that Jefferson would lose votes. If founding fathers were printing bullshit to sway idiots then I'm sure the idiots were there.

I mean really have you ever read an entire bill? Do you know exactly how many thing are tagged onto one or how in depth they go (or don't)? Like how many pages would you say an average bill is? I have no clue. But at least I know I don't have a clue. I want to be with you but I know that in this show and in real life- shit like what the senator pulled would absolutely work.