WW The Mommy Problem Stunt

[@conrailhbgline]

His call sign really should've been "Hurricane"

[@Afib95]

Damn, I love those jumpsuits and the way they fit😂❤ shows off your attributes

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

Not a mummy problem anymore !

[@nationbuilder5002]

Josh, Lou, and Sam would have been an amazing team

[@unematrix]

Josh was shown over and over again that he was too immature to lead anyone. He even ended up falling for his own assistant. He got a senator to switch sides He gets sidetracked by internet forums He can't even hold a press conference.

[@Blinkncali21]

@@unematrixI agree with a lot of what you said accept for Donna, it's not like he just started banging his assistant, I'm sure he was in love with her for years but he never even came close to acting, then when they finally got together she wasn't his assistant anymore plus she was the one the forced the issue and make the smart choice that they shouldn't work together. All the other points are valid but I don't Leo kept him around just because he liked him

[@judyoger]

If you want to see Jimmy Smitts in a great movie find "Vital Signs" absolutely one of my top 10.

[@kenhenderson7999]

Marine and Navy fighter pilots are always tagged with a nickname. I think the writers just conjured that name as one that would seem apt, with no special significance.

[@Vasun05]

It's usually an insulting call sign, something that they find funny.

[@raggededge82]

@@Vasun05 former Canadian chief of defense staff General Tom Lawson was a fighter pilot with the callsign "Shadow". Rumour has it that he was given the callsign after being famous for attending afternoon/evening briefs without shaving, displaying a prominent "five o'clock shadow".

[@macblastoff7700]

Here's the real skinny told in a great way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGkY6GLo8anos0

[@paulino8472]

"Badger" is also the call sign for Admiral Adama in Battlestar Galactica 👍

[@martinblevin5587]

@@paulino8472 Adama's callsign was Husker.

[@RamblerGambler]

Air Wing Marines are still Marines.

[@VTX00128]

From maggot to fly as the saying go.

[@kenhenderson7999]

It would seem that Santos was a member of the Marine "Ready Reserves", not the actual U.S. Marine Reserves. If he was in the actual Reserves, he'd be required to spend more than just one weekend a year on duty. I think Reserves are required to spend one weekend a month and two full weeks a year on duty. Being a Ready Reserve would be more in line with serving as a member of Congress.

[@BradyPostma]

That explains a discontinuity for me. Thanks!

[@bt10ant]

I was in. It's a weekend a month and two weeks in the summer for six years.

[@40950999]

Politicians never follow the rules.

[@kellylaflash1016]

"artistic license" - common in fiction - writing to fit the story, not always sticking to real-life facts.

[@willerwin3201]

There are congressmen who serve in the reserves; they usually do their drill in D.C.

[@Icanhasautomaticcheeseburger]

2:34: "I'm sorry sir. It's time for you to leave." "And so it is."

[@obi-wankenobi5330]

Cheeky...

[@robertpadillosandiego2821]

I have a feeling, that's exactly how it's going to go down. Guns pointed and everything 🤣

[@pbdye1607]

The most unrealistic thing in this clip is that he'd be flying a plane with his name and callsign on the side. Any combat pilot will tell you that it's rare that you fly the jet that has your name on it. Also, seeing that his callsign was "Badger," in my mind, I hope the Secret Service kept that and made his wife's "Mushroom," even though it'd usually have to be another "B" word. Oh, and walking on the flight line without earpro.

[@WyldstaarStudios]

I would have gone with the mountains and palm trees in the background as being the most unrealistic. Fort Worth has no mountains or palm trees.

[@macblastoff7700]

@@WyldstaarStudios correct. But Miramar where VMFA-134 was stationed when this was filmed does.

[@LabradorIndependent]

Well, he said his old CO was the Marine Commandant that authorised it. Perhaps he made the callsign happen?

[@yao052]

He is running for president. Obviously, he had it put there for optics.

[@JLA203]

@@yao052 I think this was part stunt part sincere. He didn’t want to give up that part of his life, but also a part of him liked the optics.

[@DefaultProphet]

No chance the other pilots wouldn’t have changed his call sign to president or paint a presidential seal on the plane

[@joemckim1183]

He was only a candidate/Representative at the time of this.

[@DefaultProphet]

@@joemckim1183 Yes they’d be doing it to mess with him.

[@djcfrompt]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't he be forced to give up that commission when he was sworn in? I thought POTUS couldn't be in the AF.

[@bigglessy]

As far as I can tell he would need to resign his commission while in office but it can be reinstated after he leaves office.

[@harrukuehn6661]

It's TV not real life so they are always going to license. 44 minutes a week is all they have to do a three act script.

[@michaelvidal1971]

Would he have had to resign form the reserves when he was elected?

[@lazamair]

As president? Yes, as a Member of Congress? No. For example, Lindsay Graham was a Colonel in the Air Force as a Judge Advocate General (Lawyer) while serving in the Senate.

[@graceskerp]

Eisenhower had to resign his commission. As a five star he was permanently on active duty -- one of the perks for five stars, full pay and bennies. One of Kennedy's first acts as POTUS was reinstating Ike's commission. All to do with civilian command and control of the military.

[@remy090]

I know this is an old comment. But technically he wouldn't need to resign, because he wouldn't be in the reserves anymore. You can't be a reserve if you are the commander in chief, the head of the armed forces.

[@dickyhood]

I think he (playing Mr Santos) played a senator in Star Wars too!

[@dickyhood]

As well as a congressman here.

[@JWA8402]

Bail Organa

[@MrPeterpiper1969]

He sure did. Bail Organa, Leia's adoptive father.

[@jonnnyren6245]

Hell yeah. Senator of the planet Alderaan, leader of the Rebel Alliance, and Congressman of Texas and President of the United States.

[@Tigerman1138]

Jon Paradero Seen in Rogue One.

[@jjdillon23]

Dear Tulsi Gabbard: Pay attention to how it should be done. Oh, and don't get any big swell of hope. You won't be president.

[@Coryameta]

Lol Righttttr

[@robertchandler5055]

Ironic isn't it how we watch and LOVE the videos on here about who will and won't be President,but you use the exact words they did to Trump...

[@samholder196]

pretty great stunt

[@junheceta268]

It’s called dramatic license.

[@flea10x6]

don’t recall where this was in the campaign. if post convention, where/what would the Secret Service do in such a situation?

[@remychase]

This was after the primaries in early season 7. As for the Secret Service, I presume his detail remained on the ground. He’s just as safe around his fellow Marines as he is with his detail, I would imagine.

[@scallen3841]

Plus

[@seichodan]

"Badger" - Need backstory on the call sign.

[@jamielancaster01]

The badger in the Guinness Book of World Records title of "World's Most Fearless Creature," but they’re more than just audacious: they’re downright mean!

[@chazzlucas6395]

highway to the danger zone : ) at 2:22

[@heisdeadjim2]

Speculation. Santos is a politician. Politicos talk. And talk. And talk talk. One might say they "Badger" their opposition.....

[@milan2c]

I figured it was yet another Wisconsin reference. The writers scattered a lot of those throughout the series.

[@djcfrompt]

He was a pilot way before Congress though. Maybe it was a trait that always followed him.

[@Angeluntilldark]

Does anyone know if this music is an actual song or was it just for the show?

[@dragonsword7370]

I think it was [he said 8 years later lol]

[@WarRoom92]

Why name just Republicans? Biden's son served in Iraq. Kerry served in Vietnam. General Wesley Clark served his entire adult life. I think McCain himself deserves every possible accolade for his service. Colin Powell is also worth mentioning.

[@MrJamberee]

Well... that's a list of sleazeballs. Serving in the military doesn't mean they get a free pass.

[@GhostEye31]

John McCain? A sleazeball? How the hell so?

[@TheYaegerjeusmc]

@@MrJamberee STFU you absolutely nobody. They served with distinction. You probably can't wipe your own ass without smearing it in your TWs.

[@scallen3841]

John " songbird" mccain

[@tumadoireacht]

It would be great if those whose service to their country was elsewhere than killing or assisting killing, were honored as volubly, frequently and life long as military are.

[@joshtambor]

Any info on the background track at the 2:10 mark?

[@LMays-cu2hp]

This was really nice for the show...My close family has military service. So, I understand.

[@deshawnmichaelson4161]

We need to have aaron sorking invent our next president - he's great at imaginary heroes.

[@kaicreech7336]

Aaron Sorkin left the show in season 4

[@tonybaloney7403]

We had a hero President in real life, then they stuffed a ballot box to get rid of him and replaced him with an idiot

[@TC-dw6wg]

Sorkin came back

[@kevinw712]

well here's a big ole' nitpick for ya: would Josh really not have been able to realize on his own that the plane had completely changed the direction in which it was flying? lol even on an Air Force One-esque plane (as the official DNC nominee Santos wouldn't have something equal to AF1 at his disposal, but it's also obviously a few notches above a passenger jet) where movement wouldn't be as rough/easily detectable as a normal plane, but still turning 180 in the air would surely be felt by everyone on board.

[@JohnnyDoeDoeDoe]

Turns can be done with a very gradual bank, this might have been what happened

[@Bearmauls]

I tend to agree, but I can easily picture Josh being so focused on something he was working on that he wouldn't even notice if the plane did a gradual turn.

[@julieenslow5915]

@@Bearmauls Oh let's be real. I can easily picture Josh being so focused on something he was working on that he wouldn't even notice ANYTHING. lol At least until someone or something jarred him into coming up for air.

[@Corvidae30]

Just watched this the other day...If a plane is on the east of the Rockies, and you can see the Rockies from the right of the plane, then the plane is flying south. All Josh has to know is that they are flying South instead of North to know that the plane had changed direction.

[@swrennie]

Dude, pilots of big jets sometimes don't realise their plane is rolling or banking - don't you watch Mayday?

[@graceskerp]

Re call name "Badger". The pilots usually pick their own. Sometimes it's handed to them. The principle reason for them is clear communication while in flight. Quite possible there's more than one John Smith in the flight or group or a Wjorwinowskivitch. With only a half of a nano second to make a life or death decision, can't waste time with a "who?" "what!" "say again." Clear, individual, distinctive. Plus, has bad ass flair.

[@JohnnyDoeDoeDoe]

Grace Skerp I believe the names are given by senior pilots in flight school, not chosen

[@jayberry2716]

John, you're correct, if pilots chose their own names we'd have too many" Mavericks", and too many " Icemans"

[@Sierraomega1991]

In the UK at least the names are chosen by the guys you train with

[@itsjustme8947]

I flew the F-15E for 18 of my 32 year career. In a manner of speaking, you do choose your call sign. Instructors and senior pilot candidates are always watching for something that describes you (and not always in a flattering manner)! Always! Mine was 'Miser' because I was well, a cheapskate. My wizzo was 'Picker' (hint: don't ever get caught with a finger in your nose, lol). These call signs stick with you your entire career and your first set of wings after graduating have this engraved on them!

[@graceskerp]

@@itsjustme8947 Thanks for the details. Re 'Picker'. Could have been worse - 'booger'.

[@mariegarside8830]

What U S Marine shows up with that haircut? Ot should be high and white

[@Gredddfe]

This episode with its folksy music and the montage at the beginning was really jarring for me, in contrast to every other episode. Although I did appreciate that this was the first time Santos looked like a contender against the mighty Vinick. Between Leo getting an actual job description and his diverse team finally working together.

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

It’s one of my favourites.

[@pauldockree9915]

The Mommy problem” - looked it up - Santos allegedly being too coddling and sympathetic when these fictional Americans are looking for a more forceful and authoritative leader. Oh This lot of real Americans wouldn't want a more authoritative opponent. Forceful? I first recall Smits in that Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal cop buddy movie. Running Scared. True story.

[@kylesolomonis]

@stewiechewie He was a Hufflepuff prefect back in the 80s

[@ajmalik5693]

Episode?

[@stewiechewie]

is it ever explained why his handle is "badger"?

[@MrJamberee]

Because it sounds tough and this is a thing show trying to make the Dem seem manly.

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

hehe, he's 6' 3" too big to be a fighter pilot? (could be wrong) I checked the regular cast and he's the tallest by 3".....CJ is second....6' rest are dwarves and munchins.

[@graceskerp]

00Billy 6'3" would fit into a F-18, it's a big sucker. An A-10 on the other might be a tight fit. IOW, depends upon the aircraft.

[@kifacorea]

00Billy heightist comment

[@martialme84]

@@kifacorea Munchkin dwarf detected.

[@waynecampeau4566]

:) Most American fighters have large cockpits, they are designed for "all American corn feed boys". Being too short is much more of a problem as you can't see over the dash or sides. Some planes like the P-47 required that you be at least 6' to fly comfortably. German and British fighters on the other hand did have tight cockpits. This was not true for all aircraft though, some like the DC-3 (C-47) had very tight cockpits, I was at an airshow when I was 10 and I could just barley get into and out of the seat of a DC-3. Those guys were small. Most of what you see in the movies is a joke when it comes to scale. I have seen some where the set was at least 3 time too wide and an extra 2 feet too high. :) I imagine it is to make filming easier and keep from baking the actors to death under the lights.

[@jleonas]

Current Air Force pilot height requirements are 5’4” to 6’5”

[@keyboarddancers7751]

What is it about a man in uniform? 0:03 Isn't that Elliot/Ellen Page's mother?

[@ralphhooker6019]

I had a friend who went through la

[@ranwolf76]

it took me forever to figure out what the hell you were talking about. good man

[@reginaldtyroneshort]

TWW season 8 would’ve been the best season.

[@pauldockree9915]

Trivia. Fort Worth is in Texas. Okay. Harry Worth came the cry. Famous for literally being in a shop window seemingly. The late British comedian Harry Worth and the visual trick. It appeared to be the ability to levitate. From camera's point of view. Levitation except it was a reflection of his Left side in the window making the "whole man" - whole man seemed like he could levimaned RIP Harry Worth. Trivia. Fort Worth is in Texas? Monument Valley is in which State or States? Oh. If that is true we would have the White Cliffs of Dover in Nottinghamshire Robbing Prince Of Thebes! Lol the Moor may not be a Merry Man but the Moor is all the merrier. Fort Dix Fought Dix Fought Dicks Fought for one's own imagined worth.

[@prospero4183]

Shame they didn't have the guts to have vinick win and Santos just lose with class.

[@thecleator]

That was the original plan then the actor who plays Leo died and they changed it

[@kevinwade5681]

I am a life long Dem but would have seriously considered voting for Vinick in that election.

[@j.a.kempton3350]

@@kevinwade5681 I agree, but republicans in trump's party would, at best, call Vinick a RINO. If they did not throw him from the party for his views. I am also a lifelong Dem, however the conservative side of the isle, has taken a decidedly dark turn since the days of the West Wing. Just ask the Lincoln Project.

[@AntP95]

@@j.a.kempton3350 I love the Lincoln Project! "It takes bravery to stand up to your enemies but a great deal more to stand up to your friends"

[@iamyoursaviour]

I think the campaign became do l such a mirror of the Obama campaign that it worked- and shows like a happy ending. President Vinick would have been an excellent ending in some ways (no party wins forever).

[@mattderrin4940]

Wasn't McCain's son an active duty Marine deployed to the ME? And, say what you will about Palin, her son served as well.

[@iandhr1]

I think McCain son is Navy.

[@philgiglio9656]

1st Lieutenant from the twin stripes on his dress whites.

[@lobosolitario-j4c]

@@philgiglio9656 Navy - lieutenant senior grade

[@JustBronzeThingsLoL]

wow that overlayed music is godawful.

[@willerwin3201]

Doing one weekend of drill in a year... would not happen, but ok. Flying a jet fighter during that drill... would not happen, but ok. Having your name and callsign painted on that fighter for that drill on short notice... would not happen, but ok... Having "BADGER" as your callsign?! HELL NO! Callsigns are embarrassing and ridiculous by nature. It would be something like CHUNKY, BENDER, BLOWFISH, or AHAB.

[@captsfufp]

Sen. Lindsay Graham of S.C. is in the U.S. Army Reserves. He's a JAG (atty).

[@ngahakigardiner6812]

He's also a jackass (and before some wannabe smart-ass takes a crack at it, i do not mean the animal, so no one try and say "Actually, a jackass is a donkey, blah blah blah"). What's your point?

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I think you meant to say jag off

[@steve45859]

no.

[@MarlonBitoy]

Steve Merrifield Wow, predicted a meme six years in advance!! “Yes.” is a meme, btw.