I wish Geena Davis was President.

[Vektor]

I actually got a little choked up watching a President on TV that I could be proud of.

Then the tears really started flowing when I reminded myself it was only a T.V. show, and we were still being governed by a madman.

I'd give anything to believe in our nation's leaders again.

[AspenRose]

1. I doubt you're alone in that wish

Maybe this show can work on folks so that wish can come true next election (and getting rid of Diebold, of course).

[Vektor]

3. That would be great.

Forgive me for not knowing this, but what did happen to the actual woman who was sentenced to death for having sex? I know she was on death row while her infant breastfed. I never heard anything further.

[Merlot]

5. They extracted her and her baby

simultanously with the presidents speech (which she gave without a teleprompter).

I didn't expect to like this show as much as I did. Just liked seeing a woman in charge!

[Vektor]

9. Oh, yes, I saw that. I mean the REAL woman. This was an actual case.

They based the show on an actual event. There was a woman on death row in Africa, sentenced to be executed by stoning for having sex.

[Vektor]

14. Here's a link. She was freed in 2004, thankfully.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/09/25/nigeria.stoning/

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. it was that good

I have been listening to Malloy mostly

[Carolab]

4. She's an actress playing a role.

On edit, in "real life", she's a Republican supporter.

[SeattleGirl]

6. Um, not so sure about that.

And I apologize for posting this without a link, but it's been a couple of weeks -- there was a thread about the political leanings of the Hollywoods, and I believe Geena is a Dem. If anyone knows the link that showed where the Hollywoods stand, can you post?

[11cents]

8. She's a Democrat.

Has said so in interviews concerning this show. Apparently everyone in the cast is a Democrat. And of course Donald Sutherland is an old leftie, which is to say a former New Leftie.

[AZBlue]

11. Geena Davis is a Democrat

I remember seeing something along those lines back during the elections '04. I couldn't find links to any '04 article but I knew I'd also seen a couple of interviews with her recently about the show, including this one:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-09-22-commander-premiere_x.htm
which lists her as a Dem playing an Ind in the show.

And, yes, she'd have my vote!!!

[Carolab]

12. She was standing on a stage not long ago with Bushes & Cheneys.

I can't remember the function but it was some kind of salute to the troops. There is a photo of her there.

As a Dem, I couldn't stomach standing on the same stage with them.

[lapfog_1]

30. Also doesn't hurt that she is Mensa qualified

and a damn good archer as well (was trying to make the US Olympic
Archery team at one point).

And yeah, she is a Dem.

[AspenRose]

13. newsmeat.com

She gave to Kerry.

[Vektor]

15. I'd like to "give to Kerry."

:evilgrin:

[AspenRose]

17. Bad dog! Bad dog! No biscuit!

;-)

[Vektor]

20. How 'bout a bone then?

:rofl:

SNAUSAGES.

[Vektor]

10. I know that. The statement wasn't literal.

I simply meant that it would be nice to have an effective intelligent president.

[Greyhound]

7. It was OK, but Lurie is no Sorkin. n/t

[ladylibertee]

16. I think America is ready for a female president

[Vektor]

18. I am.

I'm just ready for a new, better, different president, period.

[ladylibertee]

27. DITTO that. I just hope we really can have one soon.Until then,

looks like we have another show to watch other than West Wing to remind us how a SUCCESSFUL White House handles the stuff we're really dealing with as a nation.:P

[AspenRose]

23. www.thewhitehouseproject.org

Lots of us are ready....

[Francine Frensky]

34. CNN had an interview with Davis where she said at the current rate

we are electing women, we will reach parity in 500 years. Also, she said that in terms of world political leadership, ranking how many women are elected, the US is 67th!! We have a long way to go in a country that is supposed to be a leader in women's rights.

[saltpoint]

19. Very nicely spoken, Vektor.

And that's no surprise given the source. You make solid sense as usual and offer us a broader, essential point.

I also saw this program and enjoyed it very much, feeling it was ahead of the pace of most Americans' perceptions of power generally and gender power particularly.

'Have always loved your posts, and this one's no exception. Thank you.

I hope COMMANDER IN CHIEF has a long life on the screen.

[Vektor]

21. HI!!

Haven't seen you in a while. Thanks for he kind words. You never know - Many Americans pay more attention to television shows than they do real life. They ignore the war in Iraq but faithfully watch every episode of American Idol. Maybe this is the way to get America thinking outside the box for once. Whatever works! I hope the show is a success. I enjoyed it.

[alittlelark]

22. I wanted to Tivo it - but I forgot!!!

Can anyone tell me when/where for a repeat - or do I have to search......

[Vektor]

24. Hmm..I really don't know. Maybe see if

another DUer or someone you know taped it and can send it to you? I am not sure if/when they will run it again.

[alittlelark]

25. I hope Barbara Boxer watched it - she's my senator.

It would be cool if she could become MY PRESIDENT!

[Vektor]

26. Mine too! I am so proud of our girl.

Her as president would be a dream come true.

[alittlelark]

28. I and 15 friends would work for her until .... whatever.

President Boxer.... damn - that sounds good!

[ladylibertee]

31. Y'all are making me jealous.I only have two Wuss-consinites who

voted for Roberts.;(

[tech3149]

29. I enjoyed it as well

I hope that it wakes people to the idea that government can work for the good of every citizen.

[ladylibertee]

32. I hope so.They only have about three years to get used to it. LOL

[Francine Frensky]

33. I was impressed last night. Thanks to the writers also for

making Geena a tough character with actual leadership skills. And the plot twist at the beginning was interesting, added real life appeal (the president asking her to resign).

Now I just hope this show doesn't become a "lifetime" movie where the women are always victims. The beginning is so promising.

[whatever4]

35. I think I said almost the same thing

It was a good show, and I was like you, I sure wished it wasn't just a show.

[kwassa]

36. Geena can be my President any day

I've had a crush on her since "The Accidental Tourist".

[movie_girl99]

37. i watched the show last night

it looks like it's going to be a good one. cant wait for next week.

[realFedUp]

38. I had to quit halfway through....too many commercials

Not all of us have Tivo but it seems that the
new shows or seasons have decided that we do
and can sell even more commercial space.
I didn't do an exact count, but it was enough
to give up on what looks like a promising show.