If you missed ER last night... or have long since moved on to Grey's or

[ScreamingMeemie]

something, I suggest you try and get a hold of a tape of last night's episode "Breach of Trust". It is a heart wrenching portrayal of a woman who lost everything in Katrina. I know many people don't see this as the great show it once was, but it's timely, most often has one or two anti-Iraq/Administration comments and does a fairly accurate job of portraying what we've become here in the U.S.

[Greybnk48]

1. It also featured the medical crisis in this country

the church illegally dispensing drugs to poor people who can't afford them (and the consequences).

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. You are absolutely correct Greybnk... That was a huge part of last

night's show.

I woke up with Katrina on my mind.

[merh]

3. damn it I missed it

:(

I'm so glad to see you though, you have been on my mind (and in my heart :hug: )

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. merh!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

:loveya: :hug:

I'm going to transfer it (I have it tivo'd) to disc and send it to you.


I've missed you too... and hope your holidays were at least a little bit brighter this year.

[merh]

8. holidays were very good

it is all a matter of mind over matter and if you don't mind, what's it matter. :silly:

That would be terrific if you could copy it for me. I'm sorry I missed it.

My love to you and yours. :hug: :grouphug: :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. Doing it as I type this.

:loveya:

[merh]

23. can't say it enough

:yourock:

[librechik]

4. I saw it--worthwhile!

I used to love ER so. This was not back to the quality early years, but it was a great episode, and so long, Carrie Weaver (sniff) Good luck in your new job! (although I could SO see her dropping everything and moving to the Ninth Ward to volunteer after that episode!

[Greybnk48]

9. I think you nailed it librechik!!

I'll bet that's what happens--that she does not end up in FLA but in NOLA working with the woman who lost everything.

[Sequoia]

6. Rats, I missed it!

Almost missed Earl and Office but remembered at the last momemnts. Those shows are sure funny; I laugh so hard it makes my stomach happy. Scrubs sucks.

[peekaloo]

7. nice little Condi smackdown at the beginning, too.

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[belpejic]

10. Bad vibes

I don't watch TV save for weather and sports. But anything associated with Michael Crichton is absolute evil. Wash yourselves! That man is an educated but deluded asshole who contributes nothing to rational discourse.

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Sorry, but it was a great episode, hammering home just how

screwed up this country is.

[GreenPartyVoter]

13. Actually it' been really great in terms of the commentary it makes so

maybe he's not all evil, or he doesn't have absolute power over the show, because truly it has said some damning things about our society and gov't.

[belpejic]

16. OK

I didn't see it, and I bow to your excellent judgment. But I can't stand Michael Crichton. Just my little rant.

[semillama]

17. I don't think Crichton is that involved with it anymore

It certainly doesn't show in the political slant of the show.

[belpejic]

20. MC

As long as we're copacetic about him we're cool.

[Sapphire Blue]

11. 2 minute replay...

http://www.nbc.com/ER/

[lukasahero]

14. Ack - now I can't wait to get home to see it on Tivo

I can't read this thread for fear of spoilers but I will chime in to say that over the last two years ER has been rockin' it hard again. Folks who tuned out a few years ago should definitely check back in and see for themselves.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. I'll put *spoiler* in my posts...just for you. I would hate to wreck it

for you. :hi:

[lukasahero]

19. Thanks. :)

I know the gist of what's coming, I just don't know "who" it's coming to. (Also trying to be vague so as not to spoil anyone else.) I used to be a spoiler queen but find it's so much better a show when you don't know.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who still finds the show relevant after all these years.

[Sydnie]

21. It also addressed the loss of compentence

in medicine (and can be transfered to any business) based on budget cuts and not expertise or experience. It was an issue packed show last night.

[jwirr]

22. It is also realistic regarding the political attitude of workers in

the healthcare field. They are watching their patients suffer from cuts in insurance programs.

[Vidar]

24. A very good episode.