Al hilo de mi anterior post sobre Aaron Sorkin y El Ala Oeste, buscando la secuencia del pavo, me encontré con las que para mí son las mejores secuencias de toda la serie. Se dan al final de la segunda temporada. Nadie mejor que Sorkin, para hacer un resumen de lo pasado:
“Bartlet has a degenerative disease. He’s lied about it and has to reveal it to the country. His presedency is in jeopardy. He has a job that’s virtually impossible to do well; one in which he’s responsible for people dying all the time. 57 people are trapped inside an embassey. Mrs. Landingham was senselessly killed. As she said, he’s having a bit of a day.“
La srta. Landingham era su secretaria desde los comienzos de su carrera política. En este episodio, Bartlet se enfrenta tanto a Dios como a su padre, con un discurso memorable. Esa es la primera escena por la que recomiendo la serie:
BARTLET You're a son-of-a-bitch, you know that? She bought her first new car and you hit her with a drunk driver. What, was that supposed to be funny? "You can't conceive, nor can I, the appalling strangeness of the mercy of God," says Graham Greene. I don't know who's ass he was kissing there 'cause I think you're just vindictive. What was Josh Lyman? A warning shot? That was my son. What did I ever do to yours except praise his glory and praise his name? There's a tropical storm that gaining speed and power. They say we haven't had a storm this bad since you took out the tender ship of mine last year in the north Atlantic last year... 68 crew. Do you know what a tender ship does? Fixes the other ships. Doesn't even carry guns. Floats around and fixes the other ships and delivers that mail. That's all it can do. Gratias tibi ago, domine. [Thank you, Lord] Yes, I lied. It was a sin. I've committed many sins. Have I displeased you, you feckless thug? 3.8 million new jobs, that wasn't good? Bailed out Mexico, increased foreign trade, 30 million new acres for conservation, put Mendoza on the bench, we're not fighting a war, I've raised three children... That's not enough to buy me out of the doghouse? Haec credam a deo pio? A deo iusto? A deo scito? [Am I to believe these things from a righteous God, a just God, a wise God?] Cruciatus in crucem! [To Hell with your punishments] Tuus in terra servus nuntius fui officium perfeci. [I was your servant, your messenger on the earth, I did my duty] Cruciatus in crucem. Eas in crucem! [The Hell with your punishments! And to Hell with you!] You get Hoynes!
La segunda seda a continuación de esa escena. Bartlet vuelve al Ala Oeste, y se prepara para acudir a una rueda de prensa multitudinaria donde CJ ya está explicando lo que ocurrirá a continuación. Bartlet ha mentido, tiene una enfermedad degenerativa, su presidencia se tambalea, va a ser interrogado por el fiscal general y es muy probable que tenga que dejar la presidencia. Bartlet llega a la rueda de prensa y en lugar de ir a por la pregunta fácil, dirigido por CJ, va a la pregunta difícil. Va directo al problema. ¿Se va a presentar a un segundo mandato?
C.J. And he'll be speaking to that just as soon as he gets here. [Reporters clamoring.] Uh, Frank, then Leslie. FRANK Has there been any discussion of a Special Prosecutor? C.J. Tomorrow morning, the President will direct the Attorney General appoint a Special Prosecutor, yes. [Reporters clamor.] I can't see. Joan! [...] A list of three prosecutors is given to a three-judge panel. The prosecutors, as well as the judges, were all appointed by Republican presidents. [...] Please, I can only answer 14 or 15 questions at once. Hal! [...] C.J. I can't comment on a witness list that doesn't exist, but I imagine subpoenas will be issued to most Senior White House Staff including myself. [...] C.J. Again, I can't comment on what kind of hearings Congress has in mind. I'm sure there'll be one but you'd have to talk to Congress. Okay, here now, the President of the United States. C.J. [quietly] First row on your right. BARTLET Yes, Sandy. SANDY Mr. President, can you tell us right now if you'll be seeking a second term? BARTLET I'm sorry, Sandy, there was a bit of noise there, could you repeat the question? SANDY Can you tell us right now if you'll be seeking a second term? Charlie, C.J., Josh and Sam, Donna and Margaret, Toby and Leo all watch. Leo turns to the monitor. LEO Watch this...
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