so here's what I love about the west wing (1999-2006). stuff like the above exchange. okay, maybe I love the ethos of that exchange.

Toby's cynicism is surely that of a modern white house liberal, who, in power, encounters some real challenges from Senate Republicans. At first blush, the mentioned-in-passing pledge of allegiance measure offends the sensitivities of conventional (or dominant?) 1st amendment thought. establishment clause? free exercise clause? hmmmmm......