Memo: this isn’t the Wing Wing
Dear campaigners, You don’t live in the West Wing. I know that it’s great. I know you like to think that you are Josh, and that your slightly grumpy mate is Toby. Or that you are all sensitive, and so you’re CJ. Or that you are an intellectual leader of the human race, and basically [...]
Healthcare win shows Obama is no West Wing fan
Today’s news that the House of Representatives has passed an amended version of the healthcare Bill promised by Barack Obama shows an interesting contrast with the achievements of the Clinton administration. And of course, with the fictional administration of Jed Bartlett in the West Wing. When I wrote a blog post about how I dislike [...]
Why I hate the West Wing
I have a terrible confession to make. For someone who enjoys his politics, is intrigued by interpersonal interaction and has a, possibly undue, interest in public administration I hate the West Wing. I’m possibly the only person with this set of interests that can’t stand the programme. It’s not because I dislike the actors, the [...]