Thursday, February 20, 2014 3:06:04 PM
What Binging on House of Cards Taught Me About Politics
http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/4453-what-binging-on-house-of-cards-taught-me-about-politics
1. Nothing stops moving in D.C. House of Cards' second season picks up right where the first one left off, so although we may need a moment to catch our breath and to remember each person’s twisted, toxic past, we don't begin on season two, episode one – this is chapter 14. Lots of things went down in Washington, while We the People were just lazing around waiting for our Netflix show to come back on.
2. Twisted shit is not just for the boys. Hearing Robin Wright say to a pregnant woman, “I am prepared to watch your baby wither and die if that’s what it takes,” is a disgusting “Come at me, bro” from one of the most chilling – and smoking hot – women on television.
3. Get in Vice President Frank Underwood’s way, you die. Pretty much, it’s that simple. I wonder if vice presidents are ever this evil. Probably not?
4. The Whip – who knew the details of that job before House of Cards? I sure didn’t.
5. Two-faced relationships are everywhere. There is always some behind the scenes plan going on while another plan happens right in front of your face. So basically, trust no one.
6. “I stand to gain as much as you” is the quote of the season. Frank Underwood's tit-for-tat mantra is repeated throughout House of Cards' Washington. And that’s just sad.
7. Politicians have perfected the game face. Cases on point: when you're pinning a medal on the man who raped your wife (Frank Underwood), or you're having to clap for the man who raped you (Claire Underwood), keep this political face on, so nobody sees your weakness.
8. This show makes me kinda sad. But also. Can. Not. Look. Away.
9. Except to play Candy Crush. Saccharine breaks are needed when watching such darkness.
10. 96% of the Internet isn’t accessible by everyday people. Weapons, narcotics – it’s a hackers' universe. “You just need torrent, which protects you through proxy servers, keeps you anonymous. And careful what you click” -House of Cards hacking expert dude. In real life, I’m wondering if my Kickstarter account is okay.
11. Which brings me to this one. To quote a writer in LA I used to make pizzas with, Jacob Harper: “Pretty sure House of Cards hired the writers from Law and Order: SVU to handle every scene where someone has to talk about the internet.” Totally agree. I feel like I’m getting smarter and dumber at the same time.
12. Entitlement reform, mentioned often in Chapter 16: it gave me hope that they were looking at the white privilege entrenched in our political system. But actually, they were talking about retirement or some shit.
13. Presence is power. Abstaining from being in meetings is a power play congress-peoples do often. On this show. In real life. Look at the ledgers.
14. There's a system protecting a rapist in the armed forces? Yeah, that smells familiar. According to a 2011 Newsweek report, women are more likely to be assaulted by a fellow soldier than killed in combat.
15. Do our government officials really sit and watch Civil War reenactments for three days?
16. Politicians constantly flip-flop. These guys are switchings teams and alliances all the time. What’s loyalty?
17. When a Native American businessman says, “I will never put trust in a white man, especially if he works for the federal government” I have to think, well, shit, how could anyone blame him
18. Ribs are the best BBQ. Every time Frank Underwood visited Freddy's place, I wanted to eat the shit out of those ribs.
http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/4453-what-binging-on-house-of-cards-taught-me-about-politics
1. Nothing stops moving in D.C. House of Cards' second season picks up right where the first one left off, so although we may need a moment to catch our breath and to remember each person’s twisted, toxic past, we don't begin on season two, episode one – this is chapter 14. Lots of things went down in Washington, while We the People were just lazing around waiting for our Netflix show to come back on.
2. Twisted shit is not just for the boys. Hearing Robin Wright say to a pregnant woman, “I am prepared to watch your baby wither and die if that’s what it takes,” is a disgusting “Come at me, bro” from one of the most chilling – and smoking hot – women on television.
3. Get in Vice President Frank Underwood’s way, you die. Pretty much, it’s that simple. I wonder if vice presidents are ever this evil. Probably not?
4. The Whip – who knew the details of that job before House of Cards? I sure didn’t.
5. Two-faced relationships are everywhere. There is always some behind the scenes plan going on while another plan happens right in front of your face. So basically, trust no one.
6. “I stand to gain as much as you” is the quote of the season. Frank Underwood's tit-for-tat mantra is repeated throughout House of Cards' Washington. And that’s just sad.
7. Politicians have perfected the game face. Cases on point: when you're pinning a medal on the man who raped your wife (Frank Underwood), or you're having to clap for the man who raped you (Claire Underwood), keep this political face on, so nobody sees your weakness.
8. This show makes me kinda sad. But also. Can. Not. Look. Away.
9. Except to play Candy Crush. Saccharine breaks are needed when watching such darkness.
10. 96% of the Internet isn’t accessible by everyday people. Weapons, narcotics – it’s a hackers' universe. “You just need torrent, which protects you through proxy servers, keeps you anonymous. And careful what you click” -House of Cards hacking expert dude. In real life, I’m wondering if my Kickstarter account is okay.
11. Which brings me to this one. To quote a writer in LA I used to make pizzas with, Jacob Harper: “Pretty sure House of Cards hired the writers from Law and Order: SVU to handle every scene where someone has to talk about the internet.” Totally agree. I feel like I’m getting smarter and dumber at the same time.
12. Entitlement reform, mentioned often in Chapter 16: it gave me hope that they were looking at the white privilege entrenched in our political system. But actually, they were talking about retirement or some shit.
13. Presence is power. Abstaining from being in meetings is a power play congress-peoples do often. On this show. In real life. Look at the ledgers.
14. There's a system protecting a rapist in the armed forces? Yeah, that smells familiar. According to a 2011 Newsweek report, women are more likely to be assaulted by a fellow soldier than killed in combat.
15. Do our government officials really sit and watch Civil War reenactments for three days?
16. Politicians constantly flip-flop. These guys are switchings teams and alliances all the time. What’s loyalty?
17. When a Native American businessman says, “I will never put trust in a white man, especially if he works for the federal government” I have to think, well, shit, how could anyone blame him
18. Ribs are the best BBQ. Every time Frank Underwood visited Freddy's place, I wanted to eat the shit out of those ribs.
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