Commander in Chief

I, like many others (including my friend Chris), thought that this should would be largely fluff. Happily, I've been proved wrong. It's actually quite good - and fairly grounded in reality while still providing the drama that I'm searching for on a Tuesday night.

The best part is that it's not as outlandish and unbelievable as the West Wing....which generally goes like this (pre-current season):

Josh: OMG Toby there is some insurmountable crisis that can't ever be conquered.

Toby: I know - the world is falling apart and there's nothing we can do.....

C.J.: I'm going to bring the President up to speed.

(enter SuperBartlett)

President Bartlett: Not to worry guys - I'm a politician that stands on principle - I'm also from New Hampshire and I've solved every problem that has vexed the American Republic since its founding during my presidency. I can handle it. After all I went to China in a wheel-chair and managed to negotiate something super-important even though my health was seriously in jeopardy. And let us not forget that I solved the Middle-East peace problem with the introduction of 700,000,000 U.S. soldiers. How did I get 700 million U.S. soldiers - oh, well economically I thought it prudent to clone them - though I didn't disclose that.....just like my MS - but it's okay I'll be re-elected forever because I'm a raging liberal president with a 975% approval rating.

Josh: Thank You Mr. President

Toby: Thank You Mr. President

C.J.: Thank You Mr. President

The entire world: God Bless Jeb Bartlett

Right - see that's preposterous - but CiC isn't like that - they tackle much more pragmatic concerns - like tension between the White House and Congress. And they occasionally say War Powers Resolution - which is a plus.

Oh yeah - and Geena Davis' son is pretty hot. I'm hoping for a Presidential Scandal/Coming Out Episode!!

OMG - It's totally going to happen next week on National Coming Out Day!!!!