I am so excited that 24 is coming back to television. Its like something was missing without it, and a good show has to replace the Prison Break slot because that show is wrapping up its season soon. And what a season it has been. I was starting to give up on the show, but this season has been worth watching, however, I'm starting to think that I'm not going to like how it ends. This sudden twist and the team getting screwed over, by the guy they thought was working on their side, I just don't see how this is going to end well. We shall see how the writers decide to end things, hopefully it won't anger their fans.
But the 2 hour intro for the new season of 24 was great! And their little twist to throw Tony back into the picture as a bad guy?! whoa! I did not see that coming. It makes me want to go back and rewatch the episodes where he was killed to see if I missed something. But yeah, it looks like this season will be a good one for Jack and company. And it was nice to see him fighting for something greater than himself. Redemption may be true in a few aspects for this show.
I also think that 24 is a bit prophetic in nature, because ever since David Palmer was president, I knew it was only a matter of time before that came true for us in a real world. The election proved that, when Obama was voted into office. We shall see if he is able to maintain the coolness that David Palmer had in times of crisis, but I find it interesting that media/television can seem to have an effect on us, because if you ever saw that season of 24, you would have this ideal in the back of your mind what a great president a man of color could make. So, as we begin to embark on season 7, who should be elected president on 24, a woman! So, if I'm right in my theories, it won't be long before we have a positive or negative outlook on a woman being president. It will hinge on the role 24 has given its new president. If it goes well for her, I wouldn't be surprised if the US will speed its way to being a bit more accepting of a woman in office. Just a theory, but it seems like a good one to me. :)
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..and now for something completely different...
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away, and this year I'm really excited about it. Its one of the first times I'm not just wishing it away to get to Christmas. Maybe that is partly because I heard something on the news the other night, that made me stop and think. They were talking about Thanksgiving and why it is that it gets pushed further and further away from the spot light. Thanksgiving does not make the retailers much money. Sure there is money in Turkey/Food sales, but not not in gifts, which is why retailers are so quick to forget Thanksgiving and move on to Christmas. Its sad to me that Christmas has become such an obessive holiday for retailers. I for one, will spend the same amount on Christmas as I would if they waited until after Thanksgiving to focus in on their sales. I like to have my different holidays and to be unable to find what I want for Halloween because it has to share room with Christmas items that are beginning to push them out is just too much. I want to still be able to shop for Halloween on the 31 if I want with out having to sort thru Christmas items. How far are we going to go?? Just because Thanksgiving doesn't mean anything to retailers does not mean we should just overlook it all together. So this year, I'm giving Thanksgiving its due. And yes, I'm getting excited about Christmas and will put my tree up this weekend and do the traditional black friday shopping trip, but I will take time to be thankful. Thankful for my family, our health, our being together, my job and the people I work with, and that even in this crazy world, there is a peace that comes with the holidays and the magic of the season. What a great time to reflect and remember that even in the midst of uncertainty, there is still SO much to be thankful for.
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