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6. "The Newsroom"...

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 09:17 AM

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... was one of the best TV shows ever made, and it was a shame that it only ran 3 seasons.

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One of the most insightful comments on America from someone who never existed [View all] DFW Saturday OP

Aaron Sorkin wrote it and he exists. sop Saturday #1

But his character was a figment of his imagination DFW Saturday #4

Thanks for this! ShazzieB Saturday #10

You're Welcome - And Thank You For Your Response ahnakneemoose Saturday #11

Thank you for posting the transcript. niyad Saturday #20

I would 100% disagree with "worst generation ever" biocube Saturday #3

I would change the order of two of your words DFW Saturday #5

The more I'm out in public the more I realize Hope22 Saturday #9

I think that statement is true either way, though. ShazzieB Saturday #12

Understood, but lower voter turnout among the young is a constant biocube Saturday #15

"The Newsroom"... GiqueCee Saturday #6

Absolutely brilliant writing PatSeg Saturday #13

Sorkin wrote a LOT of those I wish I had said that lines DFW Saturday #23

And it could be called, "What I wish I'd said". PatSeg Saturday #24

The Argentinization of America peppertree Saturday #14

Great post DFW! Happy 4th of July to you and your family FakeNoose Saturday #16

Let's not go down the ageism rabbit hole... CapnSteve Saturday #17

Truth: Clearly Stated (by niyad) ahnakneemoose Saturday #21

a man wrote the words, what did you expect dave99 Sunday #25

Inclusion? An awarenness of history? Something besides misogyny niyad Sunday #26