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    Re: The Newsroom

    I know he a busy man...of course he the fucking president but he didn't answer that many questions even the good ones.

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    Just burned through this show in the last few days and holy shitting asses it was so great. I loved the format of covering recent memorable events and basically hosting a "what if this was really how news was done" that edifies and educates an audience while still entertaining. I wonder if that same appeal is still there for those who aren't frustrated by most of the media outlets, but I have to think that is a large segment. It was interesting that even from the outset and despite the "I'm a Republican" line I don't think this show intended to pull in the whole spectrum. I think that was there simply to convey the viewpoint that this shit is crazy even for Republicans. You don't cast Jane Fonda and expect universal appeal.

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    Why didn't that tabloid writer send the voice-mail to Mac instead of deleting it?

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    Because she knew that it would drive the sub plot for at least half of season two.

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    There really didn't seem to be a whole hell of a lot of incentive to. I don't know if I have to spoiler this shit.

    Spoiler: show
    For one it's confirmed evidence of the phone hacking. Beyond that it's just his words while incredibly trashed, if it even meant anything to her I don't think it it would be a situation of "she really needs to hear this." He said those words already, whether he remembers it or not, those are his feelings and now they both know she never heard them. If he wants her to know he's going to have to tell her.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Athas View Post
    Why didn't that tabloid writer send the voice-mail to Mac instead of deleting it?
    Maybe she's falling for Will!?!

    Also, I don't think I've ever seen a bigger trainwreck that is
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    Maggie and Jim repeatedly failing to get together. Loved the rant at the Sex and the City bus scene though.


    And that last-second cast addition should turn out to be interesting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alistaire View Post
    Maybe she's falling for Will!?!
    This is where I thought they were going.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazmaz View Post
    Was there anything Republican about Will in this show other than them saying he's a registered Republican lol?
    not really, primarily serves as cover for the show's leftist slant

    think the only two things he ever says or does that could be construed as conservative are brief, throwaway lines that he's pro-life and that illegal immigrants aren't taking the jobs of anyone in the office

    i enjoy the show but it's clear where Sorkin is coming from and no three-dimensional character ever challenges that

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    On that note, it was pretty insane to behold a "don't go for the easy Palin kill" fictional moment created in actual history

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andalusian girls View Post
    not really, primarily serves as cover for the show's leftist slant

    think the only two things he ever says or does that could be construed as conservative are brief, throwaway lines that he's pro-life and that illegal immigrants aren't taking the jobs of anyone in the office

    i enjoy the show but it's clear where Sorkin is coming from and no three-dimensional character ever challenges that
    Quote Originally Posted by Plow View Post
    It's not any kind of a cop out at all, it's specifically stating that if you actually give a shit about logic, reason, honesty, etc., the gop is firmly against you.

    But, yeah, they're really not even talking about the issues much, just about the extent of the blatant lying.
    ^

    They're not trying to cover or hide anything, they're making the statement that a reasonable republican can't exist, there's nothing left for them to agree with the party on anymore.


    I was actually pretty disappointed with the finale. Still love the show and excited for next season, though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caiyuo View Post
    There really didn't seem to be a whole hell of a lot of incentive to. I don't know if I have to spoiler this shit.

    Spoiler: show
    For one it's confirmed evidence of the phone hacking. Beyond that it's just his words while incredibly trashed, if it even meant anything to her I don't think it it would be a situation of "she really needs to hear this." He said those words already, whether he remembers it or not, those are his feelings and now they both know she never heard them. If he wants her to know he's going to have to tell her.
    I've interpreted her actions differently. Nina's deletion of the text...
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    does not confirm evidence of Reese's ordered hacks
    ... but only proves that Will was so...
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    baked on Bin Laden night that he sincerely sent his text directly and only to Nina -- asserting him as the "first source," furthermore explaining why Mac claims she had never seen/heard of his message prior: not because it was intercepted by Reese's TMI minions for Nina, but because it was only ever sent from Will to Nina. Nina's decision to delete the message is supposed to represent the kernel of human decency in her decrepit heart which grew-three-sizes-that-day since Will's just so derned great.
    But, like House, I contend that people do not intrinsically change because of the petty things said with the words and the feelings, and this aspect of her character (as well as the new intern Will hires from the pilot open) is therefore horse shit. I like the show a lot, though! I just hope the kiddie relationships don't drown out the substance of next year's season.

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    full season marathon just started at 8 on hbo zone...watching a bunch til i fall asleep

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cail View Post
    full season marathon just started at 8 on hbo zone...watching a bunch til i fall asleep
    its just starting again now (well 615 est), same channel

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    The Newsroom

    Alison pill just tweeted a topless picture of her

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    Dear godddddd yes!

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    So she is a man after all. Good to know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhyis. View Post
    So she is a man after all. Good to know.
    wat

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhyis. View Post
    So she is a man after all. Good to know.


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    So now we know who has unrealistic tastes in women

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