Cat Grant's POTUS potshot - ew.com article

This episode is still not available in the UK, but I have followed this discussion with interest. (You may not believe it, but politics in the uk is even more divisive!) George Orwell’s statement that “all issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia” rings especially true now!

I have in the past been critical of some of the writing in Supergirl (actually more in Series1 than Series 2). But I do feel a little for the writers sometimes. There are some views at the absolute opposite ends of the spectrum on issues such as the various relationships (real or imagined); sexuality; immigration; feminism; how far the show should deviate from the comics tradition or traditions, and of course politics.

Writers will never please everyone. Different people will find different fault lines in every single book, movie, TV show, etc. ever created. The only path creators can follow with any assurance is their own. If this offends people too much, they of course have the option to switch off. But then, in this case, they would miss an inspirational heroine and cracking team of actors telling an incredible story.

Party politics is, of its nature, designed to be divisive in the real world. It would be a great shame to let it be so in Neverland.

Being Conservative - I do have a problem with the pot shots/insults. The claims made are insulting and the writers should not be pushing their agenda during the show. It is not good business to alienate potentially half of your viewers. For starters - to be so definite in their claim about climate change/global warming and then be so insulting if you disagree with the liberal position is disrespectful. Please note - I am not insulting anyone here - I want facts. There is more than enough statistical evidence to at least question the concept, if not totally debunk it - so the science is definitely not settled. Al Gore famously claimed that the polar ice caps would be gone by now - and they are still around and even growing. The "97% consensus among scientists" claim is just a fancy way of saying it is their opinion. Science is not about consensus - it is about FACT. Even from all the coverage about hurricanes lately, the best forecast can only be a few days out and they constantly refer to the "cone of uncertainty" because they do not know exactly what may happen or where the storm is going.. Just ask Jacksonville about what happened with IRMA. Tampa was supped to be hit but the storm turned against all predictions and went to the east instead of up the coast. EVERYBODY got that wrong. How can anyone seriously claim that they can accurately predict prolong weather changes or what may occur years from now? The one question that global warming "experts" can never answer is... if you are so sure of your facts and science- please tell me EXACTLY when and what will happen. No generalities. FACTS only. Tell me the location, the event(s) and the date of the occurrence(s). When you can do that and it can be PROVEN - I might be willing to listen. Go ....... Until these facts can be presented and proven - no one should be making the claims that the show is pushing. ... There are other issues but you can ponder this post for now.

jd can't say I blame you.

Honestly... As a conservative... I really wasn't really offended this episode. Yeah yeah... Jabs. But not TOO bad. I've still watched this epi 3 times already. So, I guess that's sayin somethin, as I didn't really do that at all 2nd season. 1st season I could almost quote every one, knew what songs went with what scenes, and knew the names of every epi. lol Hoping for that season 3. So far? Lookin good. Lookin good.

Proud Progressive Feminist Social Justice Warrior....

Love it!

And add in what superbill said....