I love that Charlie is a man that can be held up to the Bartlet as an example, and it works. Charlie is an underappreciated character. Thanks for the great clips!
@oarfrost He spends about 20 hrs a day at the White House and rarely has a day off. Assuming he does *have* a home to go to (I'm not convinced), I doubt that he spends much on heating, lighting or filling up the fridge.
It should be remembered , by Series 6, when he finally gets himself a proper job working for CJ in the Office of the White House Chief of Staff, there is a rapid and marked improvement in the quality of his suits.
@oarfrost Something which cannot be said sadly of Cliff Calley's shiny, vulgar Armani monstrosities when he makes the same move.
You're joking though, right? He spends much of Series 5 being mocked and insulted by Zoe's snobby new French aristocrat boyfriend for being so poor that he has to work for a living and buy his own furniture.
@spike1138 "You're joking though, right? He spends much of Series 5 being mocked and insulted by Zoe's snobby new French aristocrat boyfriend for being so poor that he has to work for a living and buy his own furniture"
To be honest, I missed a lot of the later episodes. Even so, if Charley was on $600 per week as a presidential aide, how much was the messenger boy's job that he originally applied for worth?
@meintscl Why? What president from any party or at anytime would not want re-election? You bust your butt for 4 years just start to get the hang of the job, get some traction and get things going and then whatever policies you have are are undone by the next administration. Think about the compromises you have to make in your daily life, how many people are at crummy jobs for years cause they have to take care of family. Sure they would like to say "f-you" to the boss but this is reality.
I love that Charlie is a man that can be held up to the Bartlet as an example, and it works. Charlie is an underappreciated character. Thanks for the great clips!
paxpaul 1 month ago
Shook Prez Bartlett when Leo mentioned Charlie and Zoey.
Got to shake PRESIDENT OBAMA......Take the White House Staff Off THE LEASH!
VegasRolo30 1 month ago
This resonants with Obama now...
emmyjo720 4 months ago in playlist today 4
This is one of the most authentic scenes of West Wing...it warms my heart every time I watch it.
marcuslhoward 5 months ago 3
Charley is on $600 a week? That is less than £400. A postman does better. How can he afford to take Zoey out?
oarfrost 5 months ago
@oarfrost He spends about 20 hrs a day at the White House and rarely has a day off. Assuming he does *have* a home to go to (I'm not convinced), I doubt that he spends much on heating, lighting or filling up the fridge.
It should be remembered , by Series 6, when he finally gets himself a proper job working for CJ in the Office of the White House Chief of Staff, there is a rapid and marked improvement in the quality of his suits.
spike1138 5 months ago
@oarfrost Something which cannot be said sadly of Cliff Calley's shiny, vulgar Armani monstrosities when he makes the same move.
You're joking though, right? He spends much of Series 5 being mocked and insulted by Zoe's snobby new French aristocrat boyfriend for being so poor that he has to work for a living and buy his own furniture.
spike1138 5 months ago
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@spike1138 "You're joking though, right? He spends much of Series 5 being mocked and insulted by Zoe's snobby new French aristocrat boyfriend for being so poor that he has to work for a living and buy his own furniture"
To be honest, I missed a lot of the later episodes. Even so, if Charley was on $600 per week as a presidential aide, how much was the messenger boy's job that he originally applied for worth?
oarfrost 5 months ago
@oarfrost If you're converting to pounds it also means you're thinking a British cost of living which is higher.
crazedmongoose03 4 months ago
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@crazedmongoose03 "If you're converting to pounds it also means you're thinking a British cost of living which is higher."
True. And the general rule of thumb is that in terms of purchasing power, $1 = £1.
Even so, £600 or $1000 isn't a lot. Zoey may be a student but she must get tired of all those cheap dates.
oarfrost 4 months ago
WOW. This is President Obama right now. Leo is RAHM EMANUEL. I HOPE OBAMA WANT'S TO SPEAK !!!
edsweb7 5 months ago
"This is more important than re-election. I want to speak." Gee, I wish Obama would say that.
meintscl 6 months ago 19
@meintscl Why? What president from any party or at anytime would not want re-election? You bust your butt for 4 years just start to get the hang of the job, get some traction and get things going and then whatever policies you have are are undone by the next administration. Think about the compromises you have to make in your daily life, how many people are at crummy jobs for years cause they have to take care of family. Sure they would like to say "f-you" to the boss but this is reality.
maven21 2 months ago
"I'm going where I want to, because a man stands up." Oh lord, I get chills every time I hear that.
TokyoSpike 6 months ago 2
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johnskudris 7 months ago