There's something lovely about that first scene. Yes, the President *is* annoyed at Leo, and he isn't particularly helpful, but rather than display that in anger he expresses a perhaps idealistic belief that Leo can "fix" it. The way the scene is designed shows the two having a disagreement, but in a way it shows exactly why these two were inseparable. Then their understanding afterwards "Before, when I was being an idiot-" is just wonderful. I miss this show.
It was nice to see Jed return to offer his sympathies to Leo after the “fix it” moment in the Oval Office. No doubt Jed told Abigail what happened and she told him how wrong he was in his reply to Leo. A good man Jed, he listened to his wife.
arbitterm He tends to copy and paste many of his memorable lines. They’re good lines, but it gets tedious if you hear it across three or four shows - showing that he needs new material.
@@calhoun24 it’s not tedious it’s signatures, his weapons are words and these repeating phrases are simply his favourite moves. He like his fans to see it’s the same guy.
Jon Paradero Sometimes, brothers argue. Best friends argue. It happens. Leo was afraid of Jed’s response, which was warranted. And Jed walked back his response to Leo when he was given more time. Both positions are rather understandable, and the end result is that both men come to better understanding of the situation. Life is never easy, and people have the capacity to change their minds. Jed had to be reminded that sometimes, you don’t always have to be a President, but you do need to be a friend when the moment asks for it.
Mea Culpa doesn't come from that height. These guys think they're jet pilots they don't apologize, they don't correct the missed opportunity, they keep ''maintaining an even strain.'' till they die.
@@kristiantyrrell But Leo is not a politician, more of a behind the scene. But he needs to work a lot. Wait, it's just a tv-show... Hate that. Wish this war reality.
I've been thinking of how Leo could have fixed it for some time now and my thoughts are this, 1. Delegate as much of his responsibilities to a small team of newly hired staff focused on those tasks aka all the housekeeping he does for the west wing thus freeing up much more of his time, 2. Hand over the less important political stuff to Josh, 3. Treat the job as 9 to 5 turn up at 9 and leave at 5 to be with his wife and never set foot in the office on the weekends and attend marriage counselling. I think he transferred his longing for booze and pills to the job and that is a dangerous thing.
Unfortunately, chief of staff is not a 9 to 5 job. Leo takes it to the extreme in the series but it will always be long hours. He made a poignant comment later in the series to his daughter. She wanted to go out on a date with Sam and Leo didn't let him have the night off. He told Malory, "I widowed your monther the day I took this job"
There's something lovely about that first scene. Yes, the President *is* annoyed at Leo, and he isn't particularly helpful, but rather than display that in anger he expresses a perhaps idealistic belief that Leo can "fix" it. The way the scene is designed shows the two having a disagreement, but in a way it shows exactly why these two were inseparable.
Then their understanding afterwards "Before, when I was being an idiot-" is just wonderful. I miss this show.
Bartlet shows himself to be one hell of a wise man but not perfect. He has his moments of being socially awkward, even with his best friend.
"Nothing happened". Exactly. *Nothing* happening between people defines the lack of relationship. It sneaks up on some. Others know.
It was nice to see Jed return to offer his sympathies to Leo after the “fix it” moment in the Oval Office. No doubt Jed told Abigail what happened and she told him how wrong he was in his reply to Leo. A good man Jed, he listened to his wife.
I like this little fan fiction you made here.
At the heart of it Leo and Bartlet had a deep and profound friendship.
I knew the "Fix it" bit from the Steve Jobs movie sounded familiar. Damn Sorkinisms
arbitterm He tends to copy and paste many of his memorable lines. They’re good lines, but it gets tedious if you hear it across three or four shows - showing that he needs new material.
@@calhoun24 It's almost hard to believe
@@calhoun24 it’s not tedious it’s signatures, his weapons are words and these repeating phrases are simply his favourite moves.
He like his fans to see it’s the same guy.
dude that secret service agent at the end is enormous
I Really Really Liked John Spencer... Great Actor
R.I.P. John Spencer
He doesn't fix it.
Well, that just proves Leo and Jed are the best brothers.
Jon Paradero Sometimes, brothers argue. Best friends argue. It happens. Leo was afraid of Jed’s response, which was warranted. And Jed walked back his response to Leo when he was given more time. Both positions are rather understandable, and the end result is that both men come to better understanding of the situation. Life is never easy, and people have the capacity to change their minds. Jed had to be reminded that sometimes, you don’t always have to be a President, but you do need to be a friend when the moment asks for it.
@@calhoun24 beautifully well put this.
Mea Culpa doesn't come from that height. These guys think they're jet pilots they don't apologize, they don't correct the missed opportunity, they keep ''maintaining an even strain.'' till they die.
Why they were,and remained the best of friends.
Love this scene.
Leo and Jen are brothers by time...
Like Spader and Shatner on Boston Legal.
Leo and Jen.... sorry
Damn it....JEB... sorry
Wrong!
Alan Shore and Denny Crane are lawfully wedded flamingos.
Let no man tear asunder.
West wing commenters are officially my fav people
How do more marriages not fail in that business?
Expectations are set.
I think a lot of them tell their loved ones about it and they understand.
I think a lot of political marriages are more about style than love, politicians need the perfect photogenic wife and the idyllic family life.
@@kristiantyrrell But Leo is not a politician, more of a behind the scene. But he needs to work a lot. Wait, it's just a tv-show... Hate that. Wish this war reality.
I've been thinking of how Leo could have fixed it for some time now and my thoughts are this, 1. Delegate as much of his responsibilities to a small team of newly hired staff focused on those tasks aka all the housekeeping he does for the west wing thus freeing up much more of his time, 2. Hand over the less important political stuff to Josh, 3. Treat the job as 9 to 5 turn up at 9 and leave at 5 to be with his wife and never set foot in the office on the weekends and attend marriage counselling. I think he transferred his longing for booze and pills to the job and that is a dangerous thing.
Unfortunately, chief of staff is not a 9 to 5 job. Leo takes it to the extreme in the series but it will always be long hours. He made a poignant comment later in the series to his daughter. She wanted to go out on a date with Sam and Leo didn't let him have the night off. He told Malory, "I widowed your monther the day I took this job"
who could give this a thumbs down??
Jenny
Someone who knew in the beginning the President was being an ass!
Leo.
Volume? Could be louder.
Yeah I don't have no power they bought them a house where this ship is going through that's why I say I need help
I'm not the man
...that I used to be.
He's right. Leo can fix it. He's a recovering alcoholic. He has learned how to deal with problems. Fix it.
Too many goons.
Idk what to do....
Domt trust the cops.....