So calling him Jed would have us parents down as Westwing fans for eternity when in reality we haven't had time for watching box-sets for a while now! As far as I know it is usually pronouncedJO- SY-AH with the SY rhyming with EYE.

What is so appealing about the show is that Bartlet and his staff are shown to be motivated by a desire to do good. A large part of what made this series such an undeniable success, among critics and fans alike, was the prominent role of President Josiah Edward "Jed" Bartlet, as portrayed by the legendary actor Martin Sheen. The Times endorses one incumbent and three newcomers for the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. Is Jed not the short for Josiah?I love Jed and Josiah, mostly because of the West Wing!x. "[27][28] James Poniewozik described the character in 2002 as "a folksy Nobel laureate with touches of F.D.R., Stephen Hawking, Will Rogers and the Buddha. After seeing Congressman Matt Santos' stirring speech at the Democratic National Convention, Bartlet has a chat with a New York Democratic leader who had previously refused to support Santos due to concerns over education policy; the leader reverses his course and Santos becomes the Democratic nominee for president. He also displays an obsession with trivia, often quizzing staffers, whether they are interested or not. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. have you seen it like that elsewhere? There are two grandchildren from his oldest daughter, Elizabeth - Annie, who is 12 in the pilot (although she is shown as and is referenced as being much younger in later episodes), and Gus, who is about 5 in the fifth season. I have a good friend called Jethro - it is shortened to Jet. Several examples here lifted from various websites. We assume our office-holders to be motivated by money, power, self-aggrandizement and mean-spiritedness.”. Read that on wikipedia or somewhere!

This discussion is archived and locked for posting. [25][26], The West Wing's portrayal of multiple sclerosis through Bartlet was applauded by Mike Dugan, president of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In Latin America, Bartlet has to deal with situations in Haiti, Colombia and Bolivia. my nephew is Jed - short for Josiah....its gorgeous and very strong sounding in my opinion....love it. In “The West Wing,” there is a conscience in politics. I really like it - really manly and handsome, yet cute for a little boy, It's also the President in The West Wing (Jed Bartlett), Could Ged be an alternative - short for Gerard/Gerald?I'd be worried I'd hear Jeb and then think Bush. We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use. [24] Zoey is recovered with only minor injuries several days later and President Bartlet reassumes his office shortly thereafter. Is this what other people are familiar with?I don't like Jo-see-ah. Jed Smock, also known as Brother Jed (born 1943), confrontational evangelist and campus preacher; Fictional characters. That's what we call my aunts step son josiah. Well, viewers, anyway. But I think it's too nicknamish and that it's one think to be called Zeph in everyday life but another to have it on your birth certificate hmmm. [10] He speaks four languages, including Latin, English, and German. Terrorism, particularly from the Bahji network based in Qumar, is a continual problem and in the season 4 finale Bartlet has to confront the kidnapping of his own daughter at the hands of the group.

On a trip to China, Bartlet is left temporarily paralyzed by an attack of multiple sclerosis. Big surprise. Bartlet's tenure as a Democratic President of the United States is a preeminent aspect of the series. "Since fiction often becomes more real to people than fact, President Bartlet's life with MS has the potential for great good," he said, suggesting that as Bartlet was able to overcome the challenges of his disease to succeed, "the public will become more accepting of individuals with MS and individuals with MS will become more accepting of themselves and their abilities to lead fulfilling lives. Both Jeb and Jed are very attractive Old Testament short forms with long and bright futures. Sy or Psy is our favorite less obvious nickname. Try our baby name generator. Bartlet scored 1590 out of 1600 on his SAT college admission test. Find advice, support, and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Maybe you’ve seen his name on bumper stickers this fall.

"[3], Mike McCurry, a former press secretary for the Clinton administration, described Bartlet as the ideal president, possessing "the compassion and integrity of Jimmy Carter... that shrewd decision-making and hard-nosed realism of a Richard Nixon... the warmth and amiability and the throw-the-arm-around-the-shoulder of a Bill Clinton; and... the liberal passion of a Teddy Kennedy. If Bush is against gun control, we believe it is because he is a puppet of the NRA. Goomum: It should be JeD not Jeb in the parallel but better universe that is the West wing Do you want your son to grow up to be president of the USA?? According to Sorkin, this was not planned; the plot came about because he wanted to write an episode in which the president was in bed watching a soap opera and the audience discovered that the first lady was a physician. If television is the place we go for wish fulfillment, Josiah Bartlet, the president in NBC’s Emmy Award-winning White House drama “The West Wing,” is our perfect fantasy. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Josiah_Bartlet&oldid=985587804, Fictional presidents of the United States, Fictional candidates for President of the United States, Fictional state governors of the United States, Fictional members of the United States House of Representatives, Fictional characters with neurological or psychological disorders, Articles using Infobox character with multiple unlabeled fields, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, This page was last edited on 26 October 2020, at 19:51. Add message | Report | See all LetThemEatCake Sat 18-Apr-09 23:50:08 [3] Sheen said elsewhere that he adored Clinton and was welcomed into the Clinton White House for visits during the period between the show's beginning in the fall of 1999 and the inauguration of George W. Bush as president in January 2001. Both Jeb and Jed are very attractive Old Testament short forms with long and bright futures. Zephyrus is too much but Zephyr is grand. "We'll constantly be just missing the president. Though he is long dead, Toby suggests that Bartlet is still trying to get the man to like him, hoping that "maybe if you get enough votes, win one more election," Bartlet will finally be able to earn his father's approval.[7]. He is a direct descendant of Josiah Bartlett, a real-world signatory of the Declaration of Independence. Who’s to say we’re wrong, but “The West Wing” provides a glimpse of an alternate universe that we apparently yearn for. Cowboyish short form that's both macho and cool. Bartlet suffers from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, which at one time puts the future of his presidency in doubt. Josiah Edward "Jed" Bartlet is a fictional character from the American television serial drama The West Wing, portrayed by Martin Sheen. "[29], At one point, the producers of The X-Files considered having Sheen portray Bartlet in the final episode of the show, in a scene where he would be informed by members of The Syndicate that Fox Mulder escaped from government custody. [3], Sorkin's main interest in writing for the character was exploring the side of the president that the public does not generally see.

Some NBC executives say he polls better than Gore and Bush. [18] While he clearly respects Toby Ziegler, the two are prone to clash, usually when Toby feels the President is not acting according to his true morality or is ducking important issues. Where else in popular culture is their profession shown in a positive light? Common nicknames include Josie, Joe, Jo, Jojo, Jed, or even Si. He was required to split his Nobel Prize with another economist, a much more conservative Japanese man whom Bartlet respects but does not particularly like. We are going to use the full name Josiah but want to keep options for shortening open. Here is an economist (a Nobel Prize-winning economist) who can quote Immanuel Kant, St. Augustine and the Bible. I know this is an old post, but we are naming our second boy Josiah and have tossed around the idea of Josh and though I don't mind it I explored another option less likely to be considered or even used. And, in one of this year’s truly crowd-pleasing segments, he elegantly eviscerates a Dr. Laura-clone, no matter what her ratings are. Josiah's a lovely name, How about Jeb? Endorsement: The Times endorses Hoffman, Anderson, Henderson and Han for LACCD.

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