West Wing - Things Fall Apart Episode #132 - Josh Stands Up To Leo McGarry
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you're an idiot
this was excellent
there was always an "us vs them" - "democrats vs republicans" in he west wing
if Leo truly believed Santos would cost the democrats the election then he would do exactly what he does here;
there is great conflict here, and that makes a great story
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I don't agree with the people who say that the writing is crap. A storyline can go any which way it will. The West Wing Producers could have coddled the public and continued giving us "happy fun time" but that's not how things work in life.
Leo's dark side showing only serves to prove his leadership skills. His job is to protect the Presidency, The White House, and The Party.
Josh's job is to advise The President, and The President's job is to take all the advice given him and make a decision.
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@cliverdum I'd heard that. Something about not wanting the season to go out on such a depressing note. Personally though...I never cared for Santos as a character. I thought he was dull. I kind of wish they would have had Josh running Vinick's campaign. Alda made that character one of the all time high notes of the post Sorkin era West Wing.
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The truth is it was always planned for Santos to loose the general election, rendering Leo right!! They changed the season and series finale when John Spencer (Leo) died in real life.
At some point, the son must stand up to the father and come out from under his shadow. This was Josh's moment.
aussiejed1 11 months ago 10
Leo was wrong and that is rare and look who won and who ended up on the ticket as VP. But it was heartbreaking, like Josh disobeyed his father or something, when Leo walks to the door you could see how that was hard on Josh.
nascarkraz 1 year ago 8