emmasfriend · 46-50, F
The guide on a tour of the House of Commons told us that the space between the two sides of the House was two sword lengths by tradition.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
You guys have a very interesting way of doing politics. In some ways, I like it, but yeah, it gets tiresome, I'm sure. Our Congress engages in this behavior too, even though it can lead to censorship, but only if you are a democrat, at least in this administration. Though Congressman King was censured forever, which I have to wonder why he was still elected since he can't participate in anything that an elected official is supposed to.
KatyO83 · 41-45, F
It's never a decent debate of varying ideas just soapbox shouting slogans etc. Recently all parties allowed a free vote on assisted dying and for once it was a respectful actual debate
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KatyO83 · 41-45, F
@ThePatientAnarchist there is an agreement to not block it
ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
@KatyO83 Cool.
We have had medical assistance in dying for several years now in Canada. I am uneasy about it. It has rapidly gone from a rare option for those in terrible suffering, to something that just about anyone can choose, and many people are choosing it. I foresee it becoming the regular, expected way to die, and I find that very unsettling.
We have had medical assistance in dying for several years now in Canada. I am uneasy about it. It has rapidly gone from a rare option for those in terrible suffering, to something that just about anyone can choose, and many people are choosing it. I foresee it becoming the regular, expected way to die, and I find that very unsettling.
KatyO83 · 41-45, F
@ThePatientAnarchist I know Canada is one of examples they talk about. It's initially going to be very restrictive here
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
I'm not proud to say that the Mother of Parliaments in Westminster probably exported this unlovely spectacle to the 'colonies'. The ,mainly English Public (i.e. private) schools have a lot to answer for.
Look at the European Parliament for a totally different format. It was always good for inducing a snooze.
Look at the European Parliament for a totally different format. It was always good for inducing a snooze.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
🇬🇧 🏴 They do during PM's questions on a Wednesday afternoon, which is the only part of the parliamentary week that regularly makes it to the new bulletins. So it gives the impression that MPs are always bickering like teenagers, but that might be a misleading impression.
JollyRoger · 70-79, M
Yes, it's juvenile and, as a tax-payer, I'd rather watch 'reality TV'. It's simply theatre for the sake of their egos. The real work does get done in committees and the people there don't do that.
Adstar · 56-60, M
It's the culture of the place that makes such behavior normalized..
One thing if people are throwing insults and not throwing grenades that's a good thing.. That's a culture you do not want.. A culture of political violence..
One thing if people are throwing insults and not throwing grenades that's a good thing.. That's a culture you do not want.. A culture of political violence..
nudistsueaz · 61-69, F
They are all good friends when they meet later. 🙄
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@nudistsueaz I'm guessing you know what a bar is - it serves alcoholic drinks normally. In our Houses Parliament they are subsidised by the taxpayer so the drinks are cheap. The same goes for the dining rooms.
nudistsueaz · 61-69, F
@FreddieUK I know exactly what a bar is. Just have no idea why tax dollars would subsidize them. Socialized government I'm guessing.
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@nudistsueaz I think it was definitely introduced by the 'entitled elite' orginally and I suppose you could argue that good employers support their workers with some subsidised food in private firms, but many of us are not happy with what appears to be a gravy train not available to those who pay the taxes.
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
Yes but they say my friend on the other side first…..lol
ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M
In my country's parliament we have a member in charge of the day " THE SPEAKER "
If the member of parliament heckles or insult the [b]SPEAKER or another Party member they are expelled from the room[/b]
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If the member of parliament heckles or insult the [b]SPEAKER or another Party member they are expelled from the room[/b]
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ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
@ShenaniganFoodie We have a Speaker too, but they have a very hard time sometimes keeping things under control.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
Like little kids in the school yard.
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RosaMarie · 46-50, F
I'll trade you all of our politicians for all of yours.
JollyRoger · 70-79, M
@RosaMarie I'll give you 5 of mine for 1 of yours if you're not from Canada!
RosaMarie · 46-50, F
@JollyRoger Trump for any 10 of yours
JollyRoger · 70-79, M
@RosaMarie NO WAY! He's yours to keep!
TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 46-50, MVIP
They try and give that illusion..
but all 5 major parties have the exact same policies. Mass migration and what ever klauss Schwab says…
but all 5 major parties have the exact same policies. Mass migration and what ever klauss Schwab says…
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
Yes. 🇦🇺 😒 Wish they would cut the shit and get some work done.