[geeks] Socialized medicine

[Geoffrey S. Mendelson]

On Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 10:02:39AM -0400, Sandwich Maker wrote:
> correct me if i'm wrong [i watch nearly no commercial tv], but
> bartlett's a fictional character invented by some writers, right?  as
> such his real purpose is to attract viewers so the network can make
> fore money from commercials.  he is the hollywood apparition of a
> devout catholic in a hollywood soap opera about politics but i don't
> think it can be taken any farther.

Bartlett is in fact a fairly accurate representation of the actor who
plays him (art imitating life) Martin Sheen (aka Ramon Gerardo Antonio
Estivez)

The character has the same religion, a very similar level of observance and
political agenda.

You are rightin that he was painted in a particulary kind light, so that
people would believe in him. At least those that support a left wing,
Roman Catholic agenda.

Those that do not did not like him, his polices, or his show would not
agree with his attracting viewers. 

Geoff.

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