Anyone who's been in FESSChat recently has probably noticed that I've been on something of a 24 kick lately. Indeed, over the last week I've watched seasons 1-4 in their entirety. A few thoughts:

• I find I'm still capable of child-like character awe. I didn't think I was anymore, but while I was watching, I was constantly thinking "Damn, Jack Bauer is awesome."
  
• The Bush administration must have lobbied for this show, to bolster public support for the sanctioned use of torture.
  
• Yes, I know it's a TV show, but it would be a scary thought to imagine that the US teeters on the brink of total annihilation quite so frequently.
  
• Every time I hear the word "nucular", I die a little inside.