1. thewestwingthings: I believe this is the second screen-cap I have about CJ and the cow made of butter.

    thewestwingthings:

    I believe this is the second screen-cap I have about CJ and the cow made of butter.

  2. notabadday:

    “We’re going to lose some of these battles, and we might even lose the White House but we’re not going to be threatened by issues. We’re going to put them front and center. We’re going to raise the level of public debate in this country and let that be our legacy. That sound alright?”

    (via thefinestmuffinsandbagels)

  3. onthesmallscreen: whendoiturnbackintoapumpkin: “I love her. I love her mind, I love her shoes.” Josh Lyman on Evelyn Baker Lang. — The West Wing 5x17 ‘The Supremes’ This is one of my favorite West wing episodes.

    onthesmallscreen:

    whendoiturnbackintoapumpkin:

    “I love her. I love her mind, I love her shoes.” Josh Lyman on Evelyn Baker Lang.

    — The West Wing 5x17 ‘The Supremes’

    This is one of my favorite West wing episodes.

  4. whendoiturnbackintoapumpkin: “Indoor voices, please!” - Debbie Fiderer, BAMF.  — The West Wing 5x17 ‘The Supremes’

    whendoiturnbackintoapumpkin:

    “Indoor voices, please!” - Debbie Fiderer, BAMF. 

    — The West Wing 5x17 ‘The Supremes’

    (via thedeputydeputychiefofstaff)

  5. notabadday: The West Wing characters: Toby Ziegler“At a time when the public is rightly concerned about the impact of sex and violence on TV, this administration is going to protect The Muppets!” My feelings about Toby are probably the most complicated of any of the characters, if not simply because Toby himself is the most complicated. I would argue that while Donna went on to thrive in the aftermath of Sorkin’s departure, Toby became significantly weaker. Both Sorkin and Schiff created Toby with the art of subtlety. I think on a superficial level, Toby is “sad”. But, I think that in the latter years of the series, the complexity of his personality is lessened to merely that. I would argue that, while he has a very melancholic presence, his intellect, his acerbic wit and his loyalty come to endear him to viewers as the first season progresses and the character develops. He was always incredibly well served with dialogue that made him one of the most compelling characters in a debate situation. I really rooted for Toby. Richard’s approach was so different to any of the other performances within the cast, in that every detail was there but it was precise and intricate. His humor and happier moments are just as reserved as his sadness, and they are distinguished from each other in fine ways. I just adore Toby, in the way that Richard performs him. He provided the eldest brother dynamic to Josh, CJ, Sam and Will. He was so determined in his political views, to a point past anyone else, I believe. He held strong. I guess, that’s the reason I dismiss the leak storyline, because I don’t believe it to be in his nature. He was always so loyal - to the President, to CJ, to Josh, to Sam, to Leo. I found myself incredibly upset when Toby reacted to what he viewed as acts of disloyalty (by Josh in season 6 with the Santos campaign, and Will’s departure to work for the VP). I think that was always what cut the deepest with Toby: a matter of loyalty. I guess that’s why what would usually be funny, a fight between two grown men, actually came off as really upsetting when it came to the fallout with Josh. In the early seasons, though, Toby wasn’t as dark and morose as he might appear on first glance. He joined in with the White House silliness - Shibboleth, In This White House (“Ginger, get the popcorn!”) and watching The Jackal in Six Meetings Before Lunch all come to mind. I also loved the playful dynamic he had with CJ (Somebody’s Going to Emergency, Somebody’s Going to Jail, In The Shadow of Two Gunmen Part 2) that provided a healthy contrast to his natural disposition most of the time.

    notabadday:

    The West Wing characters: Toby Ziegler
    “At a time when the public is rightly concerned about the impact of sex and violence on TV, this administration is going to protect The Muppets!”

    My feelings about Toby are probably the most complicated of any of the characters, if not simply because Toby himself is the most complicated. I would argue that while Donna went on to thrive in the aftermath of Sorkin’s departure, Toby became significantly weaker. Both Sorkin and Schiff created Toby with the art of subtlety. I think on a superficial level, Toby is “sad”. But, I think that in the latter years of the series, the complexity of his personality is lessened to merely that. I would argue that, while he has a very melancholic presence, his intellect, his acerbic wit and his loyalty come to endear him to viewers as the first season progresses and the character develops. He was always incredibly well served with dialogue that made him one of the most compelling characters in a debate situation.

    I really rooted for Toby. Richard’s approach was so different to any of the other performances within the cast, in that every detail was there but it was precise and intricate. His humor and happier moments are just as reserved as his sadness, and they are distinguished from each other in fine ways. I just adore Toby, in the way that Richard performs him. He provided the eldest brother dynamic to Josh, CJ, Sam and Will. He was so determined in his political views, to a point past anyone else, I believe. He held strong. I guess, that’s the reason I dismiss the leak storyline, because I don’t believe it to be in his nature. He was always so loyal - to the President, to CJ, to Josh, to Sam, to Leo. I found myself incredibly upset when Toby reacted to what he viewed as acts of disloyalty (by Josh in season 6 with the Santos campaign, and Will’s departure to work for the VP). I think that was always what cut the deepest with Toby: a matter of loyalty. I guess that’s why what would usually be funny, a fight between two grown men, actually came off as really upsetting when it came to the fallout with Josh.

    In the early seasons, though, Toby wasn’t as dark and morose as he might appear on first glance. He joined in with the White House silliness - Shibboleth, In This White House (“Ginger, get the popcorn!”) and watching The Jackal in Six Meetings Before Lunch all come to mind. I also loved the playful dynamic he had with CJ (Somebody’s Going to Emergency, Somebody’s Going to Jail, In The Shadow of Two Gunmen Part 2) that provided a healthy contrast to his natural disposition most of the time.

    (via thedeputydeputychiefofstaff)

  6. THE WEST WING  Dr. Bartlet | When did I stop being Dr.Bartlet? When in the campaign did I decide that women were gonna like me more if I called myself Mrs.? When did I decide that women were that stupid?President Bartlet | I put the hammer to farms in Concord, Salem, Laconia, and Pelham. You guys got rogered but good. Today, for the first time in history, one in five Americans living in poverty are children. One in five children live in the most abject, dangerous, hopeless, backbreaking, gut wrenching, poverty, one in five, and they’re children. If fidelity to freedom and democracy is the code of our civic religion then surely, the code of our humanity is faithful service to that unwritten commandment that says ‘We shall give our children better than we ourselves had.’ I voted against the bill ‘cause I didn’t want it to be hard for people to buy milk. I stopped some money from flowing into your pocket. If that angers you, if you resent me, I completely respect that. But if you expect anything different from the President of the United States, I suggest you vote for somebody else. Thanks very much. Hope you enjoyed the chicken.C.J. Cregg | This is our 5th press briefing since midnight. Obviously, there’s one story that’s going to dominate news around the world for the next few days, and it would be easy to think that President Bartlet, Joshua Lyman, and Stephanie Abbott were the only victims of a gun crime last night. They weren’t. Mark Davis and Sheila Evans of Philadelphia were killed by a gun last night. He was a Biology Teacher and she was a Nursing student. Tina Bishop and Linda Larkin were killed with a gun last night. They were 12. There were 36 homicides last night. 480 sexual assaults, 3,411 robberies, 3,685 aggravated assaults, all at gunpoint. And if anyone thinks those crimes could have been prevented if the victims themselves had been carrying guns, I’d only remind you that the President of the United States was shot last night while surrounded by the best trained armed guards in the history of the world. Back to the briefing.Leo McGarry | You want to see me orchestrate this right now? You want to see me mobilize these people? These people who would walk into fire if you told them to. These people who showed up to lead. These people who showed up to fight. That guy gets death threats because he’s black and he dates your daughter! He was warned: “Do not show up to this place. Your life will be in danger.” He said, “To hell with that, I’m going anyway.” You said, “No.” Prudent or not prudent, this 21 year old for 600 dollars a week says, “I’m going where I want to because a man stands up!”Ainsley Hayes | Say they are smug and superior. Say their approach to public policy makes you want to tear your hair out. Say they like high taxes and spending your money. Say they want to take your guns and open your borders but don’t call them worthless. At least don’t do it in front of me. The people I have met have been extraordinarily qualified. Their intent is good. Their commitment is true. They are righteous, and they are patriots. And I’m their lawyer.Josh Lyman | Doesn’t matter, we’ll build one. Right in the band gazebo, that’s where the President is going to drape his arm around the shoulder of some assistant DA we like. And you should have your camera with you. You should get a picture of that. ‘Cause that’s gonna be the moment you’re finished in Democratic politics. President Bartlet’s a good man. He’s got a good heart. He doesn’t hold a grudge. That’s what he pays me for.Sam Seaborne | Education is the silver bullet. Education is everything. We don’t need little changes. We need gigantic revolutionary changes. Schools should be palaces. Competition for the best teachers should be fierce. They should be getting six-figure salaries. Schools should be incredibly expensive for government and absolutely free of charge for its citizens, just like national defense. That is my position. I just haven’t figured out how to do it yet.Charlie Young | My supervisor? Well, I’m personal aide to the President, so right now my supervisor is kinda busy looking for a back door to throw you out of. But I’ll let him know you’d like to lodge a complaint.Toby Ziegler | I used to write like this. It was ten months ago. I don’t understand what’s going on. I really don’t. I’ve had slumps before. Everybody does, but this is different. I’m sorry, we don’t know each other, but there aren’t that many people I can talk to about it. I don’t understand what’s happening. There’s no blood going to it. I never had to locate it before. I don’t even know where to look. I’m the President’s voice and I don’t want it to sound like this. And there’s an incredible history to second Inaugurals. ‘Fear itself,’ Lincoln…I really thought I was on my way to being one of those guys. I thought I was close. Now I’m just writing for my life and you can’t serve the President that way. But if I didn’t write…I can’t serve him at all.

    THE WEST WING 

    Dr. Bartlet | When did I stop being Dr.Bartlet? When in the campaign did I decide that women were gonna like me more if I called myself Mrs.? When did I decide that women were that stupid?

    President Bartlet | I put the hammer to farms in Concord, Salem, Laconia, and Pelham. You guys got rogered but good. Today, for the first time in history, one in five Americans living in poverty are children. One in five children live in the most abject, dangerous, hopeless, backbreaking, gut wrenching, poverty, one in five, and they’re children. If fidelity to freedom and democracy is the code of our civic religion then surely, the code of our humanity is faithful service to that unwritten commandment that says ‘We shall give our children better than we ourselves had.’ I voted against the bill ‘cause I didn’t want it to be hard for people to buy milk. I stopped some money from flowing into your pocket. If that angers you, if you resent me, I completely respect that. But if you expect anything different from the President of the United States, I suggest you vote for somebody else. Thanks very much. Hope you enjoyed the chicken.

    C.J. Cregg | This is our 5th press briefing since midnight. Obviously, there’s one story that’s going to dominate news around the world for the next few days, and it would be easy to think that President Bartlet, Joshua Lyman, and Stephanie Abbott were the only victims of a gun crime last night. They weren’t. Mark Davis and Sheila Evans of Philadelphia were killed by a gun last night. He was a Biology Teacher and she was a Nursing student. Tina Bishop and Linda Larkin were killed with a gun last night. They were 12. There were 36 homicides last night. 480 sexual assaults, 3,411 robberies, 3,685 aggravated assaults, all at gunpoint. And if anyone thinks those crimes could have been prevented if the victims themselves had been carrying guns, I’d only remind you that the President of the United States was shot last night while surrounded by the best trained armed guards in the history of the world. Back to the briefing.

    Leo McGarry | You want to see me orchestrate this right now? You want to see me mobilize these people? These people who would walk into fire if you told them to. These people who showed up to lead. These people who showed up to fight. That guy gets death threats because he’s black and he dates your daughter! He was warned: “Do not show up to this place. Your life will be in danger.” He said, “To hell with that, I’m going anyway.” You said, “No.” Prudent or not prudent, this 21 year old for 600 dollars a week says, “I’m going where I want to because a man stands up!”

    Ainsley Hayes | Say they are smug and superior. Say their approach to public policy makes you want to tear your hair out. Say they like high taxes and spending your money. Say they want to take your guns and open your borders but don’t call them worthless. At least don’t do it in front of me. The people I have met have been extraordinarily qualified. Their intent is good. Their commitment is true. They are righteous, and they are patriots. And I’m their lawyer.

    Josh Lyman | Doesn’t matter, we’ll build one. Right in the band gazebo, that’s where the President is going to drape his arm around the shoulder of some assistant DA we like. And you should have your camera with you. You should get a picture of that. ‘Cause that’s gonna be the moment you’re finished in Democratic politics. President Bartlet’s a good man. He’s got a good heart. He doesn’t hold a grudge. That’s what he pays me for.

    Sam Seaborne | Education is the silver bullet. Education is everything. We don’t need little changes. We need gigantic revolutionary changes. Schools should be palaces. Competition for the best teachers should be fierce. They should be getting six-figure salaries. Schools should be incredibly expensive for government and absolutely free of charge for its citizens, just like national defense. That is my position. I just haven’t figured out how to do it yet.

    Charlie Young | My supervisor? Well, I’m personal aide to the President, so right now my supervisor is kinda busy looking for a back door to throw you out of. But I’ll let him know you’d like to lodge a complaint.

    Toby Ziegler | I used to write like this. It was ten months ago. I don’t understand what’s going on. I really don’t. I’ve had slumps before. Everybody does, but this is different. I’m sorry, we don’t know each other, but there aren’t that many people I can talk to about it. I don’t understand what’s happening. There’s no blood going to it. I never had to locate it before. I don’t even know where to look. I’m the President’s voice and I don’t want it to sound like this. And there’s an incredible history to second Inaugurals. ‘Fear itself,’ Lincoln…I really thought I was on my way to being one of those guys. I thought I was close. Now I’m just writing for my life and you can’t serve the President that way. But if I didn’t write…I can’t serve him at all.

    (Source: alookinglassgirl, via thefinestmuffinsandbagels)

  7. shelightsupwell: I have such an impulse to knock your heads together. I can’t remember the last time I heard you two talk about anything other than how a campaign was playing in Washington. Cathy needed to take a second job so her dad could be covered by insurance. She tried to tell you how bad things were for family farmers; you told her we already lost Indiana. You made fun of the fair but you didn’t see they have livestock exhibitions and give prizes for the biggest tomato and best heirloom apple. They’re proud of what they grow. Eight modes of transportation, the kindness of six strangers, random conversations with twelve more and nobody brought up Bartlet vs. Ritchie but you. I’m writing letters on your behalf to the parents of the kids who were killed today. Can I have the table please?        — The West Wing 4x02 “20 Hours in America, Part II”

    shelightsupwell:

    I have such an impulse to knock your heads together. I can’t remember the last time I heard you two talk about anything other than how a campaign was playing in Washington. Cathy needed to take a second job so her dad could be covered by insurance. She tried to tell you how bad things were for family farmers; you told her we already lost Indiana. You made fun of the fair but you didn’t see they have livestock exhibitions and give prizes for the biggest tomato and best heirloom apple. They’re proud of what they grow. Eight modes of transportation, the kindness of six strangers, random conversations with twelve more and nobody brought up Bartlet vs. Ritchie but you. I’m writing letters on your behalf to the parents of the kids who were killed today. Can I have the table please?

           — The West Wing 4x02 “20 Hours in America, Part II”

    (via thefinestmuffinsandbagels)

  8. spinlighted: YOU’RE WELCOME.

    spinlighted:

    YOU’RE WELCOME.

    • MANDY: Toby.
    • TOBY: Mandy.
    • MANDY: You got two seconds?
    • TOBY: Madeline, you are charming and you are brilliant and for you, I have all the time in the world.
    • MANDY: [to staffers] What's with him?
    • GINGER: It's the day after his Day of Jubilee.
    • BONNIE: We've never seen him sustain a good mood this long.
    • TOBY: Bonnie, you are dedicated and you are beautiful. And Ginger, you are other nice things.
    • MANDY: Can I see you inside?
    • TOBY: You bet.
    • She pushes him into TOBY'S OFFICE. Toby sets his stuff down on the desk.
    • TOBY: Mandy, I feel like I've lost a hundred and eighty pounds. I'm smiling. I’m laughing. I'm enjoying the people I work with. I gotta snap out of this. [clears off his leather chair to take a seat] What's on your mind?
    • MANDY: I want you to help me get the Chinese to give us a new panda bear to replace Lum-Lum.
    • TOBY: [long pause] Well, that did the trick.

  10. constitutionaltypo:

    One of the best videos ever. Toby Ziegler warms my heart.

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