We're in big trouble.
As last night's 2-hour episode unfolded I found myself more and more agitated at the plot line, the amount of holes in the story, the stupidity of government officials, the lack of back bone and preparedness our government has and the ability for a fourth rate leader from a third world country to take over the White House.
And then the epiphany. Last night's entire episode if not the entire season is a parable of our country's current situation.
We have the American people who are sitting at home making their lives work all the while believing that their government is competent to not only protect them but fix the crisis they find themselves in. Meanwhile we have a "back stage pass" to see that between political profiteering, political correctness and blatant treason our government is completely dropping the ball.
Jack Bauer is the lone voice in the wilderness telling all who will listen that things are not right and that action needs to be taken...now! The politicians have all grouped together in their fine offices and arrogance weaving their riddles inside of mysteries inside of enigmas pointing stoney fingers at Jack and hurling accusations and clamoring for the truth to be sacrificed on the alter of political correctness.
Some of the Jack-ites have begun to see the light and say, 'no more.' Now that Jack has been imprisoned they have seen the wrong-ness of their correctness and have begun to wake up to the truth. All of the politicians have told the people that everything is okay. As long as the people follow the politicians that there is nothing that can come against us. Yet even as they speak Juma is at the door. He doesn't have an army he merely walks through the door that was left open for him. Now that what could never happen actually has the darkness of the situation is even greater than we imagined it could be.
Okay, hopefully that made sense. Now on to my top ten most ridiculous moments.
10. Jumping onto a boat without holstering your weapon and nobody notices a 'buck fifteen' landing on the rear deck.
9. Juma's son couldn't hit a slow swimmer right in front of him yet he nails a Park Ranger twice while on the move.
8. "Hold up let me see your badge...okay come on in." Uhhh what?
7. Is there nobody in the West Wing after 6 PM?
6. Agent Hovis I know a secret service agent, I'm related to a secret service agent. You sir are no secret service agent. Yes I know you can talk into your sleeve, okay I'll give you that.
5. Larry...I don't know what else to say
4. Madam President: "Mr. Bauer I will get the answers we need from Mr. Burnett." Uh huh.
3. Bill Buchanan: "Its not in me Jack."
2. Is nobody watching the camera feeds in the West Wing. Oh that's right NOBODY IS IN THERE AFTER 6 PM!
1. An 18 year Sangalese private with a laptop can trace the president with the very laptop that he just swam underwater with?
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The following thoughts took place between Tony Cook's right ear and left ear.
Jack is shouting, "it has to be done NOW", or else our country will disintegrate and lives will be lost; i.e., it is best for YOUR safety and protection if you do it NOW. Well, that sounds too much like how the TARP bill and patriot act were shoved down our throats, all in the name of our safety and protection.
They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security.
Benjamin Franklin
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10. Jumping onto a boat without holstering your weapon and nobody notices a 'buck fifteen' landing on the rear deck.
The way Jack-ie hit the boat reminded me too much of one of those Japanese games shows where you have Joe sixpack running through some obstacle course.
When Cloe deletes a file, the line disappears character by character rather than disappearing in a split second. What, is she using a 1970's Radio Shack Tandy computer?
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