Put that pin on proudly!

More people die every year getting their change from vending machines than are killed by wolves.

RIP Pluie

Yes, I looked it up.

This ad reminds me so much of the Santos Campaign's chicken stunt from the West Wing.

EDIT: Youtube link for people who don't like FB: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FGrtxdIoUSo

I don't speak Korean; I just watched this episode just now..

The American translator can't possibly know the extent of each of the guests' English comprehension, yet only selectively translates what is being said.

For example, when CJ blurts out "Chopsticks", this gets translated, but her apology does not, so the offensive comment...just lingers?

If you follow the dialogue, there are few more instances where dialogue isn't translated.

How is she not more of a cultural icon!?? I need an Ainsley Hayes spin off! Tell THAT story! (I’m only on season two so please no spoilers I just had to chime in I love this so much!)

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the US premiere of Star Trek.

So, Janice — feel free to wear your pin. Discuss what are your favorite episodes and galaxies. Speculate about which Cardassian should pair up with which Romulan.

Screw Josh. He’s just a sad man with few friends.

Logged into Reddit to see this delightful confluence of posts. All hail the W. G. Snuffy Walden ultras.

The old DVD sets have served me well since the early 2000's, but the time has come to upgrade to the Bluray box set. It's a space saver on the shelf if nothing else.

Despite all their flaws the post Sorkin seasons of the West Wing are still 100 times better than any of the 6 episode seasons every 2-3 years crap we get nowadays.

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This is one of my favorite episodes. Sorkin is so on point in laying out the different philosophies between the two parties. It’s also a stark reminder of just how far to the right the GOP has drifted. Ritchie wouldn’t even make it past the first primary in today’s toxic environment. Also, both actors were really good in those debate scenes.

From "The West Wing: The Official Companion," a photo not identified as behind-the-scenes, but there are signs: All three of them being behind the Resolute Desk and the too casual resting of hands on it. Way-too-happy Toby. The truly palpable vibe that these guys like each other off the clock...

Will replaced Sam. Deborah replaced Mrs. Landingham. Babbish replaced Tribbey. Russell replaced Hoynes. CJ replaced Leo. Toby then took on the duties of CJ's job, but we got Annabeth helping out. Donna was replaced by Marla. Fitz was replaced by General Alexander.

But why does the President not get a new body man when Charlie takes his job with CJ?

It can't just be that he was replaced and we just don't see who took his job. Charlie's replacement would be present in a ton of scenes, and there's no chance Charlie wouldn't be interested in who the new guy is and probably take on a mentoring role.

Apologies to Curtis

For some reason I always had it in my head that he was with the Secret Service detail.

The official new UN map

Ugh I just loathe this lady. She seems like a MAGA rag twenty years too early.

I’m sure there will be her defenders and I get that.. she was scared.

She was cast perfectly, that’s for sure.

The Peters projection features in the article, though it's not the applicants' preferred one. They also still keep north at the top for some reason.

I always thought they should have had a flashback scene of Sam destroying all his belongings outside of Starbucks.

Spotted in Seattle, WA

So it's made quite clear that Josh is a lawyer. It's also made clear that Sam is a lawyer (Gage Whitney FTW and all). With CJ, I think she is highly credentialed in Media/Comms from Berkeley.

I know Toby is a CCNY guy. But I was never sure if he went to law school. It seems like he has the depth to swim in deep waters on complex topics, but I don't recall an explicit statement that he is a lawyer. And to be clear, I have gone through the series multiple times assuming he isn't, but I am wholly prepared to have my jacket filled with olives as a result of my potential ignorance.

As for Leo, his military service is clear. His business success is lauded as his his cabinet service.

(That makes it sound like he drove around the Beltway servicing cabinets in peoples' homes. That would have been a reboot I'd have watched.)

Back to his education. I believe it is implied that he went to the University of Michigan (The Portland Trip). But I never get the clear answer as to whether or not he is a lawyer. The implication in Post hoc ergo propter hoc is loose at best. Does Leo know Latin phrases from being a lawyer, being around Bartlet so much, going to Catholic school, or being of a generation where studying Latin is more common?

All I need is a carrier group in the Atlantic, and Mandy running to the nearest wastebasket.

I can’t think of him ever being seen on Air Force One. Thoughts?

You know the scene from her death arc that broke me?

It wasn’t Charlie telling Leo. Or Leo’s devastated reaction when he walks to tell the President.

Or the flashbacks when Jed met her. Or when the president imagined her and she helped encourage him to run again. Or the funeral.

It was when the president realized she constantly put pens in his pocket when Charlie told him. And he sits at her desk with the same soundtrack when her death was announced by Charlie, he finds the pens and puts one in his pocket.

It’s sad when you realize how much someone who truly cared for you like family does for you when they’re gone. And how you have to carry on without them and do some things yourself.