The West Wing
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 3:44PM The West Wing
My favorite show on TV is The West Wing. Some people that I know won't watch it because it stars a democratic administration. They don't know what they are talking about. I've learned more about my country, politics, the government and patriotism then I have since Ross Perot's ill concieved run for president in 1992. This is a short exchange between Leo, the Chief of Staff and Toby, the Communications Director during an argument. -
LEO
Alexander Hamilton didn't think we should have political parties, neither did John Adams. They thought political parties lead to divisiveness.
TOBY
They do, they should. We have honest disagreements, arguments are good.
LEO
Only if they lead to Statesmanship, or it's just theater. and Statesmanship is compromised.
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