I noticed the Ontario Airport commute too. 15 minutes? Maybe if you've got a handy dandy Atlas rocket strapped to the roof of your car. I also noticed Ford isn't a sponsor anymore. Jack drives a Toyota!

I was a little surprised they resolved the airport standoff so quickly as well. They should have dragged it out a little longer. This nerve gas deal is like a whole new season now. Anyway, the last two hours were excellent and as tense as any episode before. It will be interesting to see how Lyn plays out. At first you thought he was another Washington pencil-neck, but then you realized he's a pro. I like Sean Astin so it was cool to see him on the show.

I'm not crazy about the nerve gas storyline. Like you, I feel the whole "Jack saves the planet" is getting to be a little old. The story writers couldn't come up with anything a little more subtle or even clever? I'll still watch to see how it plays out, but I still wish they would have come up with a more compelling storyline.

BTW, how'd you like the First Lady's little card-key scene in the bathroom? That was pretty brilliant on her behalf. I have a feeling she's a lot smarter than they're letting on right now.